Registration now open – ATHEN’s State of Accessibility Virtual Event on May 14
Join us during the week of Global Accessibility Awareness Day for a State of Accessibility Seminar from an ATHEN perspective.
The Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN) brings together people from private industry, education and enthusiasts to give you updates centered around AI, STEM, document and platform accessibility, and more.
The seminar will be held from 11:00AM to 3:00 PM Eastern on May 14, 2024. Register for ATHEN’s State of Accessibility Virtual Event
Event Details:
AI and Accessibility 11AM – 12PM EST
- Keynote Speaker: Manish Agrawal, Founder and CEO of IAccessible, a social enterprise that connects product makers to people with disabilities. Manish is blind and brings his years of industry experience and AI expertise to talk with us about the importance of AI for people with disabilities, the ethical use of this technology and how the industry can ensure that AI continues to bridge the Digital divide.
STEM and 3D Printing 12PM – 1PM EST
- Joshua Hori, Christopher Correll and Jim Allan will present this introduction to your 3D printing journey with an emphasis on giving you tips, techniques and strategies. We will talk with you about how 3D printing can elevate the work you do with students, how students can best take advantage of this technology and how best to accomplish the use of this technology in your curriculum.
Microsoft vs Google: A Comparison of Accessibility Features in Documents and Slides 1PM – 2PM EST
- Speakers: Terrill Thompson and Gaby de Jongh, University of Washington
- The speakers will share their findings from a research project in which they’ve compared how Microsoft Word and PowerPoint differ from Google Docs and Slides in their support for key accessibility authoring techniques. What are the things you need to consider when using these products and how can you help elevate the conversation across these platforms? ATHEN will have a specific ask from the community and will extend to you options to truly make a difference in the landscape of education for students. Come learn more during this special hour of the event.
Closing Q & A Panel 2PM – 3PM EST
- We end the day by opening up an hour of Q & A from our panelists. Other topics are also on the table so feel free to bring your tough questions for our assistive technology experts from across the industry.
Come be a part of a special four-hour free event with ATHEN and leaders from across the country who are truly excelling and making a difference for people with disabilities.
Be sure to register for the May 14 event today and contact the ATHEN executive board with any questions. We are excited to see you all soon!