Accessibility Teams: Partnering for Leadership and Excellence
Accessibility Teams: Partnering for Leadership and Excellence
Wednesday, October 28 | 1:00PM–1:20PM ET
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Simulive
How can higher ed institutions position resources to ensure their IT is accessible? Experienced leaders across institution types will share org structures, partnerships, & strategies for campus-wide leadership. Panelists will identify challenges and provide multiple approaches on ways to address & overcome them. Questions & participation welcome!
Outcomes: Attendees will learn from panelist & participant experiences about:-Using the People/Processes/Tools framework to create effective campus accessibility strategies-Importance of campus-wide partnerships & ownership of accessibility efforts-Specific strategies within a framework that align with their own campus culture, resources & organization
Presenters
Heidi Pettyjohn
Executive Director for Accessibility, University of Cincinnati
Kyle Shachmut
Senior Director of Digital Accessibility, Harvard University
Terrill Thompson
Manager, IT Accessibility Team, University of Washington