Teaching and Learning Symposium | Centering Accessibility in Teaching and Learning: August 2025

August 4, and 6, 2025 | 12:00 noon–3:30 p.m. ET
Online

Event Description

As higher education evolves, creating truly accessible learning environments is more important than ever. The virtual Teaching and Learning Symposium | Centering Accessibility in Teaching and Learning will explore how institutions can support all students by increasing focus on embedding accessibility into the digital learning ecosystem, leveraging emerging technologies, and moving beyond a compliance mindset. Community-led sessions and collaborative discussions will inspire practical strategies to remove barriers, enhance student engagement, and promote long-term accessibility practices. This event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, discover innovative solutions, and drive meaningful change in higher education.

The Symposium offers participants the opportunity to:

  • Prepare for implementation of Title II of the ADA by understanding approaches and identifying action steps to ensure compliance.
  • Evaluate the potential of AI-powered tools as assistive technologies, considering their benefits, limitations, and ethical implications for learners.
  • Explore strategies for moving beyond a compliance mindset to build and sustain a broad culture of digital accessibility.
  • Examine the role of technology to promote accessible learning experiences, and identify opportunities to integrate accessibility into the planning, design, and delivery of educational content.

Symposium Highlights

  • icon: lightbulb with a brain in it

    Gain Valuable Insights from Engaging Sessions Designed for Practical Application

  • icon: world with three silhouettes connected around it

    Connect with Your Higher Ed Teaching and Learning Community

  • icon: clipboard with game plan

    Be Inspired to Act with Strategies You Can Apply on Your Campus

Teaching and Learning Symposium Program Committee

The Teaching and Learning Symposium is informed, planned, and organized by an engaged, passionate, and experienced team of higher education teaching and learning professionals. Thank you to the program committee!

Thank You to Our Teaching and Learning Symposium Sponsor

Pope Tech Accessibility