Workshop: Kelly Hermann – Building an Accessibility Strategy

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DAY 1: February 26, 2025
Time: 2:45PM – 5:45PM

Building an Accessibility Strategy . . . One Candy at a Time

Wait, did you read that right? Does it actually say “building an accessibility strategy one candy at a time?” It sure does! There is a lot that we can learn from candies that are commercially available about what it means to have accessible, inclusive learning environments in higher education. This is particularly important the closer we get to April 2026 when most publicly funded institutions will have to follow the web accessibility rules announced by the Department of Justice for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

During this workshop, you’ll address your sweet tooth as we explore common components of accessible learning environments that not only benefit students with disabilities in higher education but all students. From procurement to assessment and evaluation to content development and deployment to planning for individual needs through accommodations, let’s explore the sweet ways to bake accessibility into all phases of learning to create welcoming environments where students can learn and demonstrate that learning in meaningful ways.