Sam Chandrashekar
Global Accessibility Lead,
D2L
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 12:00PM–1:00PM ET | Online
Webinar | Going Beyond Title II Compliance: Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Education
This webinar is a part of the EDUCAUSE Industry Insights series.
Compliance is the floor—not the ceiling. In today’s higher education landscape, true digital accessibility requires a shift from reactive fixes to proactive strategies.
Join us for an expert-led panel discussion on how institutions can lead with intention—moving beyond minimum legal requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to create sustainable, student-centered digital learning environments. You’ll hear from accessibility advocates and academic leaders who are advancing equity at their institutions—not just to check a box, but to unlock the full potential of every learner.
Learning Outcomes:
- The evolving expectations around accessibility and institutional accountability under ADA Title II.
- How to integrate accessibility into academic innovation and digital transformation efforts.
- The role of faculty, leadership, and technology teams in driving a cultural shift toward inclusive design.
- How D2L Brightspace and Accessibility+ provide tools for both compliance and continuous improvement.
Additional Resources
- Accessibility with D2L
- D2L Accessibility+
- D2L Accessibility+ Interactive Demo
- US ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Regulation - D2L article
- ADA Title II new rule - Fact Sheet
- Finally! There are Technical Standards – blog post by Lainey Feingold
- D2L webinar on Title II updates Nov 7, 2024 – Recording - 60 minutes
- Dr. Nicole’s course enrollment page
- Dr. Nicole’s blog
- Dr. Nicole’s Accessibility Slack Group for Learning and Development (900+ members)
- Dr. Sara’s CHAMPIONS framework presentation recording
Presenters
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Nicole L'Etoile
CEO / Founder, LEtoile Education, LLC -
Kyle Shachmut
Senior Director of Digital Accessibility, Harvard University -
Sara Stephens
Director of Instructional Design & Technology, Delaware Technical Community College
Resources & Downloads
Accessibility
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