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From: Howard Kramer
Date: Apr 14, 2024 3:19PM

(please excuse the cross-posts)


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

(Submission Deadline: April 30)

Online speaker proposal form
<https://accessinghigherground.org/speaker-proposal-form/>

Dear Colleagues:

Accessing Higher Ground 2024 <https://accessinghigherground.org/>, 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 addresses topics such as:

· Accessible media

· Universal Design

· Best practices for web & media development

· Accessible curriculum

· 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
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. (Pre-con speakers receive additional
discounts on conference fees. Contact the conference organizer
< <EMAIL REMOVED> > for more details).

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/>.

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

If you have any questions about proposal submission, 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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