Shifting Left: Strategizing Accessibility in Higher Education
Thursday, March 13th at 2 PM ET
With the April 2026 implementation of web accessibility rules for Title II of the ADA right around the corner, institutions of higher education are taking a closer look at how they address digital and other accessibility on their campuses. Considerations from who your stakeholders are to how you build and design content to how you evaluate the efficacy of these efforts need to take center stage as your institution grapples with understanding your student population and ensures that any student can access your courses and activities and then demonstrate what they have learned. During this webinar, we will discuss the important steps to developing, implementing, and sustaining an institution-wide accessibility strategy that meets the needs of all learners.
Accessibility Info:
3Play Media is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible virtual event for all participants. We will provide live captioning and ASL interpretation for this webinar. For questions about other accommodations or needs, please contact webinars@3playmedia.com.
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Registration Info:
You will receive a confirmation email with details for logging into the webinar. This webinar will be hosted on Thursday, March 13th from 2 pm - 3 pm ET. Convert your time zone. This webinar will be recorded and available for replay.
About the Speaker:
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Kelly Hermann
Vice President of Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion — University of Phoenix
Kelly Hermann is a transformative leader committed to advancing accessibility, equity, and inclusion in education. As the Vice President of Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Phoenix, she leads initiatives to ensure that all individuals, regardless of ability, have equal opportunities in higher education. With over two decades of experience, Kelly's expertise in academic support and disability services has been pivotal in revolutionizing accessibility within academia, including her previous role as director of disability services for SUNY Empire State College.
Kelly is an active participant in professional organizations such as the Online Learning Consortium, WCET, and the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), where she chairs special interest groups and committees dedicated to advancing accessibility. Her exceptional contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the IMS Global Award for Higher Ed Leadership, 1Ed Tech Leadership Award, and the Catalyst Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging from
Anthology. With a Master's Degree in Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kelly's leadership and expertise continue to drive innovation and shape the future of higher education towards a more accessible and inclusive landscape.