Navigating Title II:
How universities are preparing for ADA enforcement
Aired on October 29th Oct. 29th |
Available on-demand
Watch this insightful discussion about how Verbit’s academic partners are leading the charge on accessibility in higher education across the country. This conversation features accessibility experts from California State University, University of Colorado Boulder and Penn State University to explore some of the challenges associated with supporting state-level accessibility requirements, while preparing for upcoming federal Title II enforcement efforts.
Our panelists shared how practical solutions like captioning and audio description can support evolving accessibility requirements, while also helping to foster more effective, inclusive student experiences on campus and beyond. The panel also answered live attendee questions on campus accessibility, Title II compliance and more.
This webinar will cover:
- Practical, proactive strategies for ensuring compliance with Title II of the ADA
- What academic institutions can expect from upcoming Title II enforcement efforts
- Strategies for effective implementation of captioning, audio description, and other accessibility measures
- Success stories and advice from some of the nation’s leading experts in higher ed. accessibility
Meet our speakers
Leon McNaught serves as the Director of Digital Accessibility and Equity for the California State University (CSU) system, where he leads the oversight and advancement of the Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI). Leon’s other work includes accessibility consulting, and he is the Chair of the board of Blindness Support Services in Riverside, CA.
Highly effective professional with 26 years of success bridging the access gap by developing and/or implementing accessibility policy and plans for digital access, instructional access, employee access, communications access and accommodation processes in higher education. Assistive Technology, Accessibility, Alternative Media consultant, evangelist, tester, trainer and presenter at Penn State and national/international conferences.
Caitlin O’Donnell has been working in the legal field and doing compliance work for over ten years. She is currently the Director of ADA Compliance at University of Colorado Boulder, and her team administers Title I and Title II accommodations. Caitlin enjoys the dynamic and constantly-shifting landscape of ensuring access for all members of the community.
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