[Athen] Register now for the ATHEN Virtual Conference!

[ATHEN President]

Hi Gregory,

At this time, the Virtual Conference event will be conducted "live". We
will look into recording options for future events, but this year's
conference will be available for now in real-time.

Thanks.



On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 10:25 AM, Sullivan, Gregory <sullivag at msudenver.edu>
wrote:


> Will this conference be recorded for accessing in the future if you cannot

> attend on Friday?

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> Sláinte,

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> Greg Sullivan

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> Director, Access Center

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> Plaza Building, Suite 122

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> *Academic and Student Affairs* Division

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> Metropolitan State University of Denver

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> “The Access Center provides leadership to the university community to

> ensure that qualified students with disabilities have equal access to

> University programs, services, and activities through academic

> accommodations and collaboration in order to advance MSU Denver's

> commitment to inclusive excellence.”

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> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu] *On

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> *Sent:* Monday, June 04, 2018 11:22 AM

> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <

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> *Subject:* [Athen] Register now for the ATHEN Virtual Conference!

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> Registration is now open for ATHEN’s virtual conference, “Share, Learn,

> Engage!”

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> Full details are available on the ATHEN website:

> https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference

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> Register at:

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> https://goo.gl/forms/LJ5b3XfI7TaDdaaF3

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> ATHEN members MUST complete the form to participate at no cost. All

> sessions will be conducted using the Zoom platform.

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> Not an ATHEN member? Join ATHEN to participate at: https://athenpro.org/

> content/membership-athen

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>

> *Description*

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> Please consider joining us on Friday, June 8 to hear from those in higher

> education share their experiences regarding OCR complaints, the

> implementation of UDL practices in the classroom, mobile apps for students

> with disabilities, and how to address accessibility as part of procurement.

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> Details are below or visit the ATHEN Virtual Conference website for

> details:

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> https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference

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>

> *Agenda - Friday, June 8*

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> Welcome: 8:30 AM PDT/11:30 AM EDT

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> *Session 1: 8:40 AM PDT/11:40 AM EDT*

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> Topic: How Three Campuses Are Addressing Office of Civil Rights Actions

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> This session brings attendees the experiences of three campuses who are

> responding to the actions of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). From

> initial responses to long-term planning, panelists will share their

> approaches, challenges, and successes in addressing legal, ethical, and

> logistical factors related to OCR actions.

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> *Session 2: 9:50 AM PDT/12:50 PM EDT*

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> Topic: UDL, Accessibility, and Quality Assurance – Collaborations at the

> University of Arizona for Accessible Online Classes

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> The University of Arizona’s Office of Digital Learning and Disability

> Resources collaborate to ensure quality, accessible, universally designed

> courses for UA Online. Key partnership elements include sharing resources

> and knowledge around innovative technologies for teaching and best

> practices for accessibility and inclusive learning components.

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>

> *Session 3: 11:00 AM PDT/2:00 PM EDT*

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> Topic: Technology Strategies for Supporting Students with Disabilities

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> This session explores assistive technology, mobile apps, and other

> technology strategies to directly support students with disabilities.

> Speakers will share insights into researching, selecting, supporting, and

> training for assistive technology for students.

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> *Session 4: 12:10 PM PDT/3:10 PM EDT*

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> Topic: Procuring accessible ICT and what to do when “everything is an

> exception”

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> Campuses around the country have worked to establish procedures for the

> procurement and implementation of accessible ICT. However, once

> accessibility review processes are in place, it quickly becomes evident

> that most products on the market are not fully accessible. This

> presentation will discuss this reality and how it can be addressed.

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