2026 1418

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

accessibility & UDL

Format:

networking session / discussion

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
deaf / hard of hearing
educator
family member / caregiver
K-12 administration
special educator
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Date and Time (Central Daylight Time):

  • October 22, 2026
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Location:

Atrium 2

Description:

Participants will learn how to shift accountability for the accessibility of educational technology products back to vendors, where it belongs. We will explore key laws like the new ADA Title II Rule, discover what digital accessibility means for users of assistive technology, and learn how to interpret vendor documentation such as Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs). The session will also introduce a practical framework for building collaborative vendor relationships, including methods for gathering data that will track a vendor’s progress over time. Attendees will
leave empowered with the knowledge and tools to effectively advocate for accessible, inclusive digital learning tools.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to define a minimum of 2 types of common vendor accessibility documentation and identify a minimum of 2 techniques for verifying the accuracy of the vendor claims.

• Participants will describe a minimum of 4 techniques for engaging vendors in a partnership to continuously improve the accessibility of their products and to provide data that tracks their progress over time.

• Participants will be able to Identify a minimum of 5 key organizational leadership roles that can support the creation and implementation of a vendor management program that will increase vendor accountability for the accessibility of their products.

Disclosures:

Jan McSorley works as a consultant and Director of Strategy for Knowbility, Inc., a nonprofit accessibility organization.

Jennifer currently works as an Accessibility Specialist for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland.

Debra Fitzgibbons is an independent contractor who receives compensation for consultation to school districts and organizations related to accessibility, student self-advocacy and team capacity building.