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Re: RFP: AHG 2024 is now accepting proposals for this year’s November conference

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From: Howard Kramer
Date: Apr 5, 2024 12:59PM

*Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference –
November 11 – 15, 2024*

(Submission Deadline: April 30)

Dear WebAIM Colleagues:

Accessing Higher Ground 2024, the official conference of ATHEN, and
presented by AHEAD, is now accepting first round proposals for its 27th Annual
Conference in Denver, Colorado.

*Accessing Higher Ground seeks proposals on topics such as:*


- Accessible media
- Universal Design
- Best practices for web & media development
- Accessible curricula
- Alternate format
- Artificial Intelligence
- Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance
- Evidence-based research
- Other topics related to accessibility in higher education and other
environments, including campus-wide or business-wide accessibility
initiatives.

View last year’s sessions
<https://accessinghigherground.org/schedule-2023/#cs_2023-11-08> to get a
full sense of the typical agenda and range of topics.

Besides 1 and 2-hr main conference sessions, we are also looking for 3-hr
or 6-hr pre-conference proposals.



*Proposal Submission*

Use the online speaker proposal form
<https://accessinghigherground.org/speaker-proposal-form/> to submit your
proposal. Additional speaker information can be found on the AHG website
<https://accessinghigherground.org/speaker-info/>.

*Speaker Discounts:*


- Out of state speakers receive a 10% discount on registration
- ATHEN and AHEAD members receive an additional 10% discount
- Pre-con speakers receive 50% discount for 3-hr sessions and 100%
waiver for full-day workshops

*Additional Information*

If you have any questions about proposal submission or the conference,
contact Howard Kramer at 720-351-8668 or at the email below.

e-mail: <EMAIL REMOVED>

Conference URL: http://accessinghigherground.org/

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Regards,
Howard

Howard Kramer
AHG Conference Director
Accessing Higher Ground
cell: 720-351-8668

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