Name: Debrief on New DOJ Accessibility Regulations
Start: 2024-10-18T10:40:00-0700
End: 2024-10-18T11:20:00-0700

Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 11:20am PDT

On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Justice Department (DOJ)’s latest rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This new mandate requires state and local governments to adopt technical standards to make their services and programs accessible online and through mobile apps. This applies to public K-12 and higher education institutions. In this discussion, we'll dig into this new directive and key implications.

Speakers

Ana Thompson

Academic & Access Technologist, University of Washington Bothell

Ana Thompson has worked in higher education for the last 22 years in IT, digital learning and instructional design. As a Academic & Access Technologist, Ana enjoys working with faculty members, staff and students to streamline the use of technology tools as well as promote digital... Read More →

Amy Spielmaker

Instructional Designer, Web Developer, Instructor, akspiel.com

I am a freelance instructional designer, frontend developer, and instructor. I work with universities, community colleges, small businesses, and non-profit groups throughout Oregon to develop and maintain websites, create marketing materials, and assist with developing curriculum... Read More →