Accessible Tech for Everyone/Everywhere: College & Workplace

Date & Time

Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 3:20 PM PST  

Location

Platinum 6 (LIVESTREAM)  

Description

This session features representatives from Vanderbilt University (VU) and the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). The organizations will share their unique perspectives on how accessible technology impacts all facets of the user experience within college and the workplace.

Discussion topics will include:

• Ways that VU and NASA currently addresses accessibility
• Challenges faced by organizations with implementing accessible technology
• Best practices for how schools and workplaces can improve accessibility
• How to raise awareness around accessibility
• Strategies to prepare college students to enter the workforce

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Audience

• Higher Education
• Information & Communications Technology
• K-12 Education
• Government
• Employment & Human Resources

Audience Level

Intermediate  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Accessible technology maximizes inclusion. Presenters from Vanderbilt University and NASA will share their unique perspectives on implementing accessible technology within college and the workplace.  

Primary Topic

Information & Communications Technology (ICT)  

Secondary Topics

• Digital Accessibility
• Education
• Employment & Workplace

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenters

• Rio Jia
  Vanderbilt University
• Betsy Sirk
  NASA
• Antonio Haileselassie
  NIH

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