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From: Joe Humbert
Date: Jun 6, 2018 10:37AM

Registration is now open for ATHEN's virtual conference, "Share, Learn,
Engage!"



Full details are available on the ATHEN website:
<https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference>
https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference



Register at:

<https://goo.gl/forms/LJ5b3XfI7TaDdaaF3>
https://goo.gl/forms/LJ5b3XfI7TaDdaaF3



Cost: Free for ATHEN members (MUST still register)



Not an ATHEN member? Join ATHEN to participate at:
<https://athenpro.org/content/membership-athen>
https://athenpro.org/content/membership-athen



All sessions will be conducted using the Zoom platform.



Description

Please consider joining us on Friday, June 8 to hear from those in higher
education share their experiences regarding OCR complaints, the
implementation of UDL practices in the classroom, mobile apps for students
with disabilities, and how to address accessibility as part of procurement.



Details are below or visit the ATHEN Virtual Conference website for details:

<https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference>
https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference





Agenda - Friday, June 8

Welcome: 8:30 AM PDT/11:30 AM EDT





Session 1: 8:40 AM PDT/11:40 AM EDT

Topic: How Three Campuses Are Addressing Office of Civil Rights Actions



This session brings attendees the experiences of three campuses who are
responding to the actions of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). From initial
responses to long-term planning, panelists will share their approaches,
challenges, and successes in addressing legal, ethical, and logistical
factors related to OCR actions.





Session 2: 9:50 AM PDT/12:50 PM EDT

Topic: UDL, Accessibility, and Quality Assurance - Collaborations at the
University of Arizona for Accessible Online Classes



The University of Arizona's Office of Digital Learning and Disability
Resources collaborate to ensure quality, accessible, universally designed
courses for UA Online. Key partnership elements include sharing resources
and knowledge around innovative technologies for teaching and best practices
for accessibility and inclusive learning components.





Session 3: 11:00 AM PDT/2:00 PM EDT

Topic: Technology Strategies for Supporting Students with Disabilities



This session explores assistive technology, mobile apps, and other
technology strategies to directly support students with disabilities.
Speakers will share insights into researching, selecting, supporting, and
training for assistive technology for students.





Session 4: 12:10 PM PDT/3:10 PM EDT

Topic: Procuring accessible ICT and what to do when "everything is an
exception"



Campuses around the country have worked to establish procedures for the
procurement and implementation of accessible ICT. However, once
accessibility review processes are in place, it quickly becomes evident that
most products on the market are not fully accessible. This presentation will
discuss this reality and how it can be addressed.