Agenda

Tuesday, May 25

9:00–9:15 am
Welcome and introductions

9:15–10:00Ìý²¹³¾
Presentation: Accommodations and Universal Design
Sheryl Burgstahler, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

10:00–10:20Ìý²¹³¾
Small Group Discussion: What barriers do women with disabilities face in academic STEM careers?

10:20–10:35Ìý²¹³¾
Small group report out

10:35–10:50Ìý²¹³¾
Break

10:50–10:55Ìý²¹³¾

10:55–11:25Ìý²¹³¾
Panel discussion of the experiences of women faculty with disabilities
Panelists: Cecilia Aragon (ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´), Cinzia Cervato (Iowa State University)

11:25–11:45Ìý²¹³¾
Small Group Discussion: What are some strategies for addressing the barriers discussed earlier?

11:45–12:00Ìý±è³¾
Small group report out

12:00–12:30Ìý±è³¾
Informal discussion

Thursday, May 27

9:00–9:15 am
Welcome

9:15–9:45Ìý²¹³¾
Presentation: Accessible Meetings and Events
Brianna Blaser, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

9:45–10:05Ìý²¹³¾
Discussion: How do we institutionalize flexibility gained during the pandemic and prepare for a post-pandemic world?

10:05–10:15Ìý²¹³¾
Discussion report out

10:15–10:30Ìý²¹³¾
Break

10:30–11:05Ìý²¹³¾
Flash talks

  • The Mind Hears Blog Provides a Mutual-Mentoring Forum for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Academic - Michele Cook and Ana Caicedo, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • ADVANCE FORWARD Women with Disabilities Task Force - Canan Bilen-Green and Cali Anicha, North Dakota State University
  • Enabling Inclusive Access for All Students with Virtual Reality Chemistry Labs - Maria Gallardo-Williams, North Carolina State University

11:05–11:30Ìý²¹³¾
Presentation: Accessible Learning Management Systems: Making Your Online Course Accessible for Everyone
Gaby de Jongh, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

11:30–11:45Ìý²¹³¾
Discussion: How can AccessADVANCE support you? What resources would be helpful?

11:45–12:00Ìý±è³¾
Evaluation and final thoughts

12:00–12:30Ìý±è³¾
Informal discussion