Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School and a renowned advocate for disability justice, will kick off the event.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI / ACCESSWIRE / November 26, 2024 / Teach Access, a national nonprofit that supports educators to teach and students to learn about digital accessibility, invites students and lifelong learners to participate in a free, 2-day virtual workshop dedicated to fostering empathy, awareness, and skills in accessibility. Whether new to accessibility or seeking to expand knowledge, the Teach Access Student Academy will empower students to create a more inclusive world.
Dates: Thursday, February 20, 2025, and Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT)
Location: Zoom
"Accessibility isn't just a technical skill-it's a mindset that empowers you to create solutions everyone can access and experience, " said Leslie Johnson, Operations & Program Manager for Teach Access. "This free training offers students and lifelong learners a unique opportunity to increase their knowledge of accessibility and its importance, learn practical accessibility skills, and connect with industry leaders passionate about inclusion. Students will not only learn about accessibility but will also gain confidence knowing how to advocate for a more accessible world."
Key Highlights:
Opening Keynote Speaker: Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School and a renowned advocate for disability justice.
Interactive Sessions: Gain practical skills and actionable strategies from academic and industry subject matter experts to incorporate accessibility into your projects.
Careers in Accessibility Panel: Learn how to kickstart a career in accessibility and connect with industry leaders.
Employer Networking Opportunity: Optionally, connect with companies looking for passionate individuals for internships and job opportunities.
What Participants Will Learn:
Over two days, students will build empathy and awareness of disability and accessibility through engaging sessions and inspiring talks. They will also explore career opportunities, learn practical skills, and gain confidence in advocating for inclusion. Teachers are encouraged to share this free academy with their students to inspire them to learn accessibility skills and become advocates for inclusion.
Both days include featured sessions and hands-on activities. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants. Teach Access recently partnered with Making Space, the accessible talent acquisition and learning experience platform, to connect job seekers with employers looking for individuals with accessibility knowledge.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference. Register today and become a champion for accessibility! Communication access Real-time captioning (CART) & American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided. For assistance with registration, email Teach Access at info@teachaccess.org.
About Teach Access
Teach Access is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization collaborating with education, industry, government, and disability advocacy organizations to address the critical need to enhance students' understanding of digital accessibility as they learn to design, develop, and build new technologies with the needs of people with disabilities in mind. Teach Access envisions a fully accessible future in which students enter the workforce with knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities and skills in the principles of accessible design and development, such that technology products and services are born accessible.
Contact Information
Kate Sonka
Executive Director
kate@teachaccess.org
7736338294
Source: Teach Access
