Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 12:00PM–1:00PM ET | Online

EDUCAUSE Transforming Leadership Webinar Series | Navigating Risk, Accessibility, and Strategic Insights: Part 2

A series designed to equip leaders with tools for communicating effectively with boards, enhancing accessibility, leveraging data, and enhancing information technology strategies. The content for this webinar series was developed by Vantage Technology Consulting Group, an EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner.

The EDUCAUSE Transforming Leadership webinar is one of a four-part series.

Note: Each webinar requires individual registration. Don’t miss out—secure your spot for each webinar.

A collaboration between EDUCAUSE and Vantage Technology Consulting Group 2025 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner.

What’s on the Accessibility Horizon and How to Prepare for It

Colleges and universities must comply with a swath of digital accessibility regulations in the coming years, and many are unprepared for the changes they’ll need to make. Current regulations require compliance by April 2026 for some institutions and April 2027 for others. Although these regulations and deadlines may shift based on the priorities of the new presidential administration, bringing digital materials into compliance is important for our institutions to ensure that ALL students can access the same information, use the same services, and engage in the same interactions.

Join this conversation to learn more about what IT departments might expect in the coming years, how to plan for compliance in an uncertain environment, and steps you can start taking to support your students, faculty, and staff.

Learning outcomes:

  • Become familiar with regulations related to digital accessibility.
  • Begin defining tangible steps for complying with accessibility requirements.
  • Understand the importance of accessibility practices and their impact on student learning.
  • Identify strategies to educate your community to improve foundational accessibility knowledge and practices.

Additional Resources

Presenters

  • Gwen Bostic

    Accessibility Compliance Specialist, Western Michigan University

  • Shannon Dunn

    Director of Strategic Team Operations, Vantage Technology Consulting Group

  • Cynthia Golden

    Executive Strategic Consultant, Vantage Technology Consulting Group

  • Kyle Shachmut

    Senior Director of Digital Accessibility, Harvard University

Resources & Downloads

  • Recording

    Updated on 5/13/2025

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EDUCAUSE Strategic Partners work closely with EDUCAUSE staff and community members on key areas of higher education and technology to help strengthen collaboration and evolve the higher ed technology market. Learn more about Vantage Technology Consulting Group, 2025 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner, and how they're partnering with EDUCAUSE to support your evolving technology needs.

Accessibility

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