Accessing Higher Ground 2024
About the Event
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
- Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public setting;
- Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance;
- The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
For institutions of Higher Education:
- there is a strong focus on campus accommodation and policies, alternate format production, Universal Design and curriculum accessibility.
For businesses and other audiences:
- there are numerous sessions on best practices for web design, reaching untapped audiences through accessible design, and compliance with existing and anticipated Section 508 and ADA stipulations.
Schedule:
Monday, November 11th
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday Workshops
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch Break (on your own)
Tuesday, November 12th
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Workshops
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break (on your own)
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Keynote Dinner
Main Conference: Nov. 12*-15, 2024
List all accepted main conference sessions
*(The main conference starts on Tuesday evening with the keynote dinner)
Tuesday evening, November 12th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Keynote Dinner
Wednesday, November 13th
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Breakout Sessions
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Break
10:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. Lunch Break (on your own)
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception
Thursday, November 14th
8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Thursday Breakout Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Break
12:30 – 2:15 p.m. Lunch Break (on your own)
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Break
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Onsite Round-Tables
Friday, November 15th
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Virtual Round-Tables
9:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Friday Breakout Sessions
