From Mandate to Mindset: Advancing Digital Accessibility in Higher Ed

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 1:00PM–1:45PM ET
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Newly clarified federal regulations are raising the stakes for digital accessibility in higher education. But compliance is just the starting point. This session explores what true readiness looks like: having the right policies, standards, staffing, technologies, and governance in place. This panel brings together leaders in IT accessibility, academic affairs, and student services to explore creating inclusive digital environments in higher education. We'll share strategies to assess institutional preparedness and move toward a more mature and inclusive digital accessibility ecosystem.            
 

Presenters

  • Gwen Bostic

    Accessibility Compliance Specialist, Western Michigan University

  • Cynthia Golden

    Executive Strategic Consultant, Vantage Technology Consulting Group

  • Spencer SCRUGGS

    Director of the Center for Accessible Education, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • Rebecca Sitton

    IT Accessibility Coordinator, North Carolina State University