Time: April 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Jillian Kuhn Redesigning a one-off website for every unit is costly, time-intensive, and inconsistent. Instead, shifting to a “build once, serve many” approach delivers sites that are sustainable and affordable – making your leadership, web team, site owners, and end users happy! We’ll share the story […]
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Building a Culture of Accessibility Leadership
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Kathryn Jordan and Michael Harshbarger Most organizations treat accessibility as a checklist—meeting WCAG requirements for color contrast, alt text, and navigation. But this approach often overlooks a large, underserved group: people with invisible disabilities such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Neurodivergent individuals make up 15–20% of […]
AI in Accessibility: Where Tools End and Humans Lead
Time: April 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Michael Harshbarger Artificial intelligence is reshaping accessibility work, from automated testing to faster content checks. But AI alone can’t guarantee inclusion. This session explores the balance between automation and human leadership. Attendees will see how AI can accelerate testing and reporting, where it introduces risk, and […]
Modular Architecture for Web Applications
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Mikael Arvola Our new standards and guidelines for developing web applications at the Graduate College. We’ll talk about system-level architecture as well as design choices for individual parts, and the reasoning behind each. The whole stack from server to user interface will be covered. While most […]
How to Create Your Own SEO Plan for Web Content
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Angelica Mennella This presentation will cover how to begin implementation of SEO (search engine optimization) for web marketing. I’ll explain key concepts for on-page SEO such as page structure, header tags, meta descriptions, and keyword research. I will also explain the technical concepts of off-page SEO, […]
Washing Machines & Workflows: What My Great-Grandma Taught Me about Generative AI
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Christy Moss When I asked my great-grandmother about the most influential invention of her lifetime, she didn’t say the car—she said the washing machine. It didn’t just change how she did laundry; it changed who was expected to do it, and even how well laundry had […]
Finding Our Footing: Pivoting Communications in Unprecedented Times
Time: April 9, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Claire Benjamin, Lauren Quinn, and Steve Wald The game has changed. In the past 18 months, shifting federal directives and volatile public debates left our communications team on uncertain footing—we suddenly weren’t sure how to do our jobs. In response, we’ve fundamentally reimagined our approach to […]
Not AI-made. Soul-made: Reimagining Learning in a Human-First Era
Time: April 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Devika Toprani AI now produces information faster than most learners can absorb it. This makes clarity one of the biggest challenges in digital education. Somagraphic Learning™ introduces a visual grammar that uses simple shapes and motion cues to explain ideas. These visuals give learners a quick […]
Beyond Chatbots: Unlocking the Future of AI & Business with Personalized, Autonomous Agents
Time: April 4, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Marcus Finley In today’s competitive landscape, businesses need every advantage. This hands-on workshop introduces proven strategies for implementing AI and smart automations to boost efficiency and drive revenue growth, tailored for businesses’ unique needs and constraints. We’ll demystify AI and automation, demonstrating their accessibility and benefits […]
CANCELED – An Introduction to Inclusive and Accessible UX Writing
The live session is canceled, but the speaker is providing a recording of the talk after the conference. Time: April 4, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Cheryl Cline To reach the widest audience, user-experience writers must strive to write inclusive, accessible copy. I will critique real-world examples of UX copy, list resources that UX […]