# General Sessions for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

# 9:00 AM

## Keynote Address Program

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (9:00 AM)
- Audience:
- Audience Level:
- Room: Platinum 6
- Title: Keynote Address Program

Join us on Tuesday, March 10th, at 9:00 AM in the Platinum 6 Ballroom to kick off the 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference with a perceptive and impactful keynote address and awards presentation. Join us immediately after the Keynote Program for our Kaffeeklatsch with the Keynote at 11:00 AM in the Platinum 5 Ballroom, where you can engage directly with our Keynote Speaker and fellow Conference Participants. We look forward to gathering together and setting the stage for an engaging week!

Presenter:

# 11:00 AM

## Kaffeeklatsch with the Keynote

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Audience:
- Audience Level:
- Room: Platinum 5
- Title: Kaffeeklatsch with the Keynote

Join us for a relaxed, hour-long Kaffeeklatsch with the Keynote. This informal social hour offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with Keynote Speaker Haley Moss and connect with fellow conference participants in a welcoming, conversational setting. Continue the dialogue sparked by the keynote, share ideas, ask questions, and build community, all while enjoying freshly served coffee. All are welcome to drop in, connect, and be part of the conversation.

Presenter:

# 1:20 PM

## A Braille STEM Game for Blind and Visually Impaired Children

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Emerging Technologies, Blind/Low Vision, and Education
- Audience: Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Elite 1-2
- Title: A Braille STEM Game for Blind and Visually Impaired Children

Discover how refreshable Braille displays, haptic feedback, and gamification can transform STEM learning for blind and visually impaired children. Attendees will gain insights into inclusive design strategies and explore practical approaches for fostering engagement and equity in education.

Presenter: Daniel Tsivkovski, Chapman University

## A Multimodal AI-Powered Travel Assistant Geo-App for BLV Users

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Mobile Technology, Blind/Low Vision, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Audience: Disability Specific, and Research & Development
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Elite 3 - Journal Track
- Title: A Multimodal AI-Powered Travel Assistant Geo-App for BLV Users

This session details the development of Buddy Walk, an AI travel assistant mobile application designed to support independent travel for people with blindness and low vision (BLV). The process of designing, developing, and testing the application will be covered.

Presenters: Tyler Ortiz, The City College of New York
Hao Tang, BMCC/CUNY
Zhigang Zhu, The City College of The City University of New York

## Accessibility Evolution: Past, Present, and Future Lessons

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, Education, and Leadership and Strategy
- Audience: Higher Education, Government, Transportation, Legal, Employment & Human Resources, Finance & Banking, Retail & Wholesale, Research & Development, Marketing, Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Sales, Insurance, Media & Publishing, Entertainment & Recreation, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology, and Military
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 1 - Level Access
- Title: Accessibility Evolution: Past, Present, and Future Lessons

Through storytelling, reflection, and actionable takeaways, this session offers a roadmap for building a more inclusive future - one where accessibility is not just a regulation to comply with but a lived value that transforms opportunities.

Presenters: Corbb O'Connor, Level Access
Andrew Chung, Level Access

## AI for You: Everyday Strategies to Lighten Your Cognitive Load

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Employment and Workplace, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
- Audience: Higher Education, Government, Transportation, Legal, Employment & Human Resources, Finance & Banking, Retail & Wholesale, Research & Development, Marketing, Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Sales, Insurance, Media & Publishing, Entertainment & Recreation, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology, and Military
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand GH
- Title: AI for You: Everyday Strategies to Lighten Your Cognitive Load

Discover how AI can act as your thought partner to reduce overload and decision fatigue. Explore practical routines across planning, processing, decision support, communication, and reflection. Leave with prompts and a framework to protect focus, clarity, and well-being.

Presenter: Daiana Wheeler, McGraw Hill Education

## Amazon Entertainment Takes It to 11

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, Gaming and Interactive Entertainment, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Audience: Entertainment & Recreation
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 4 - Amazon
- Title: Amazon Entertainment Takes It to 11

Explore Amazon's latest innovations in entertainment accessibility, including Dialogue Boost and advanced hearing aid connectivity on Fire TV. Learn how these features work together to create a more inclusive streaming experience.

Presenter: Peter Korn, Amazon

## Building Accessible iOS Apps with SwiftUI

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Development
- Audience: Higher Education, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 3
- Title: Building Accessible iOS Apps with SwiftUI

Are you seeking practical skills to develop accessible SwiftUI apps? Come learn how to support VoiceOver, Switch Control, Large Text, Reduce Motion, and more. Discover the tools that make apps accessible to millions of users worldwide.

Presenter: Madhuvanthi Ramesh Kumar, Apple, Inc

## Digital Accessibility Trends and Insights for 2026

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Development, Leadership and Strategy, and Law/Compliance and Policy
- Audience: Administration & Business Support, Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 3 - Deque
- Title: Digital Accessibility Trends and Insights for 2026

What has happened in the last year in accessibility and where is the industry likely to go in 2026. How can you position yourself to benefit to the maximum extent?

Presenters: Preety Kumar, Deque
Dylan Barrell, Deque Systems Inc.

## Digital Accessibility: Legal Update and Hot Topics

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Leadership and Strategy, and Law/Compliance and Policy
- Audience: Legal
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 2 - Vispero
- Title: Digital Accessibility: Legal Update and Hot Topics

This session will explore the recent digital accessibility legal landscape and use recent observations and trends to propose best practices for organizational accessibility strategy, addressing user experience for people with disabilities, compliance requirements and risk mitigation.

Presenters: David Sloan, Vispero
Ashley Jenkins, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kristina Launey, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

## Embedding Accessibility into AI Based Software Development

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Emerging Technologies, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Audience: Government, Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 6
- Title: Embedding Accessibility into AI Based Software Development

As AI transforms the way software is built - accelerating development cycles and enabling rapid prototyping - how do we ensure accessibility keeps pace? Join this session to explore how accessibility can be embedded into the new AI-powered workflows that define modern software development.

Presenters: Mallika Meiyappan, Microsoft
Michael Fairchild, Microsoft

## Fine Tuning Slack's Screen Reader UX

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision
- Audience: Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand AB
- Title: Fine Tuning Slack's Screen Reader UX

Slack is collaboration software used for work and community projects. Come discover how Slack partners with blind people and experience a demo of the benefits yielded as a result. Questions, suggestions and feedback are welcome and encouraged.

Presenter: Todd Kloots, Salesforce

## Hard Truths, Brave Conversations: Race, Disability & Accessibility

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Employment and Workplace, and Leadership and Strategy
- Audience: Employment & Human Resources, and Research & Development
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 4
- Title: Hard Truths, Brave Conversations: Race, Disability & Accessibility

Explore how race and disability intersect in accessibility work. Gain insights into systemic barriers, inclusive leadership, and strategies to elevate BIPOC voices across digital, workplace, and community spaces.

Presenters: Mi Ong Vang, Mibility Consulting Services, LLC
Eduardo Meza Etienne, Disability:IN DC Metro

## Improving Sign Language Recognition Accuracy with Multi-Cameras

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Audience: Higher Education, Disability Specific, Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand JK
- Title: Improving Sign Language Recognition Accuracy with Multi-Cameras

This session presents a multi-camera approach to improve ASL recognition by capturing signs from multiple angles, reducing occlusion, and enhancing accuracy of handshapes and non-manual markers. It highlights technical methods, ethical considerations, and applications for advancing accessible commun

Presenters: Raja Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University
Joe Merino, Gallaudet University

## Lessons Learned Implementing Digital Accessibility in the Colorado Governor's Office

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Audience: Administration & Business Support, Higher Education, Government, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 1
- Title: Lessons Learned Implementing Digital Accessibility in the Colorado Governor's Office

Operationalizing digital accessibility in a large, multi-branch office posed many challenges. Join us for key takeaways, pitfalls, and victories from our three-year journey tackling digital accessibility in the Colorado Governor's Office.

Presenters: Ellie Maji, Colorado Governor's Office
Tina Morrow, Colorado Governor's Office

## Native Mobile App Accessibility: Lessons Learned from myColorado

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Mobile Technology, Digital Accessibility, and Evaluation and Remediation
- Audience: Higher Education, K-12 Education, Government, Finance & Banking, and Retail & Wholesale
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 2
- Title: Native Mobile App Accessibility: Lessons Learned from myColorado

Native mobile apps pose accessibility challenges. Come learn from the Nelnet accessibility team's experience evaluating a state-wide mobile app. Gain practical ideas you can use today!

Presenters: Joanne Hawley, Nelnet
Marc Lind, Nelnet
Robin Eckelberry, Nelnet

## Remote Support Services: A Gateway to Independent Living

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Emerging Technologies, Independent Living, and Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
- Audience: Disability Specific, and Government
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 9
- Title: Remote Support Services: A Gateway to Independent Living

Discover how Ohio's Technology First Initiative and remote support model are transforming disability services. Learn practical strategies for scaling assistive technology, building partnerships, while improving independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with IDD.

Presenters: Blake Mason, TruCare Provider Services
Matt Dunn, TruCare Provider Services
Eric Lemuel, TruCare Provider Services
Ashley Neal, TruCare Provider Services

## Social-Haptic Communication for DeafBlind AT Instruction

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, Education, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Audience: Disability Specific
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Grand CD
- Title: Social-Haptic Communication for DeafBlind AT Instruction

This session will explore how social-haptic communication and other tactile strategies can enhance assistive technology instruction for DeafBlind learners. Drawing from HKNC research, presenters will share evidence-informed practices, resources, and implementation guidelines.

Presenters: Bryan Ward, Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults
Tara Brown-Ogilvie, Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults

## The Evolution of Accessibility: Compliance to Optimized Usability

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (1:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Web
- Audience: Administration & Business Support, Sales, Government, Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology, and Marketing
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 8
- Title: The Evolution of Accessibility: Compliance to Optimized Usability

Moving past checklists! Learn how Salesforce is shifting from compliance to creating optimized, inclusive user patterns. Discover how to balance legal requirements with cutting-edge usability for products that truly work for everyone.

Presenters: Seth Kane, Salesforce
Bonnie Parisi, Salesforce

# 2:20 PM

## A New Era of Braille Access: Windows without Barriers

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Employment and Workplace, Blind/Low Vision, and Education
- Audience: Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Higher Education, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Employment & Human Resources, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Elite 1-2
- Title: A New Era of Braille Access: Windows without Barriers

Redefining the Braille note taker for today. Powered by KeySoft on Microsoft Windows, this device delivers a braille-first, intuitive experience, making Windows navigation, learning, and productivity easier than ever.

Presenters: Rachel Ramos, HumanWare
Andrew Flatres, Humanware

## Accessibility Fairness in AI: Case Study on ChatGPT and Gemini

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Evaluation and Remediation
- Audience: Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, Higher Education, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Government, Legal, Employment & Human Resources, Entertainment & Recreation, Information & Communications Technology, and Marketing
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Elite 3 - Journal Track
- Title: Accessibility Fairness in AI: Case Study on ChatGPT and Gemini

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping work, life and communication but people with disabilities (PWD) often face barriers. This session examines accessibility fairness - the extent to which PWD can access and benefit from generative AI tools to the same level as non-disabled users.

Presenters: Megan Gross, San Jose State University
Bernardo Flores, San Jose State University

## Accessibility in Action: Practical Insights and Proven Approaches

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Development, and Leadership and Strategy
- Audience: Higher Education, Government, Transportation, Legal, Employment & Human Resources, Finance & Banking, Retail & Wholesale, Research & Development, Marketing, Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Sales, Insurance, Media & Publishing, Entertainment & Recreation, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Information & Communications Technology, and Military
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 1 - Level Access
- Title: Accessibility in Action: Practical Insights and Proven Approaches

A fireside chat with Corbb O'Connor on the day-to-day realities of advancing digital accessibility. Learn to prioritize initiatives, avoid pitfalls & align teams. Gain strategies from real-world lessons in customer engagement, product development, & organizational strategy you can apply immediately.

Presenters: Nick Beese, ID.me
Ka'o Carlos, ID.me
Corbb O'Connor, Level Access

## Advancing Inclusive Procurement with the EdTech Accessibility Dir

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Education, and Leadership and Strategy
- Audience: K-12 Education, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 1
- Title: Advancing Inclusive Procurement with the EdTech Accessibility Dir

Learn how the EdTech Accessibility Directory provides easy-to-use resources that support informed procurement decisions and effective vendor communication to ensure accessible digital learning experiences for students with disabilities.

Presenters: Christopher Phillips, National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction
Jena Fahlbush, National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction

## AI PDF Conversion: Escaping Static Files into Semantic Freedom

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and Development
- Audience: Higher Education, Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand GH
- Title: AI PDF Conversion: Escaping Static Files into Semantic Freedom

Learn how AI and MDX transform inaccessible PDFs into dynamic, open-source accessibility assets. Explore semantic markup, AI decision-making, and client-side transformations. Discover why open protocols, usable by people and language models, are essential for accessibility as a public good.

Presenters: Dylan Isaac, University of Chicago Illinois
Blake Bertuccelli-Booth, University of Illinois Chicago

## Comparing Accessibility of Tooltips, Modals, Popups, Accordions

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Development
- Audience: Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, Higher Education, Government, Media & Publishing, Employment & Human Resources, Information & Communications Technology, and Marketing
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 4
- Title: Comparing Accessibility of Tooltips, Modals, Popups, Accordions

Compare the accessibility of tooltips, modals, popups, and accordions. Learn pitfalls, best practices, and strategies to design, test, and specify these components so all users can interact effectively.

Presenter: Rahul Kumar, Oracle

## Federal Agencies Promote Digital Accessibility: Industry Outreach

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Law/Compliance and Policy
- Audience: Administration & Business Support, Government, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 6
- Title: Federal Agencies Promote Digital Accessibility: Industry Outreach

The US Federal Government buys vastly more IT from Industry than it builds in-house. It relies on Industry to assess and report on the accessibility of its products. This session highlights the government-wide collaboration to engage Industry with clear, consistent messaging on what it needs.

Presenters: Betsy Sirk, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Owen Chong, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

## From Boring to Playful: A Toy Solution for Braille Practice

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Product Demonstration, Blind/Low Vision, and Education
- Audience: Disability Specific, K-12 Education, and Research & Development
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand AB
- Title: From Boring to Playful: A Toy Solution for Braille Practice

Braille learning can feel repetitive and discouraging for children. This session showcases Slidot, a toy-like solution that makes practice playful and affordable. Discover how it boosted children's motivation and braille skills, and explore how it can be adopted worldwide.

Presenter: Yesol Kwak, SK Happiness Foundation

## Inclusio: A One-Stop Shop for Interoperable, Accessible Graphics

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Blind/Low Vision, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Audience: Higher Education, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, and Research & Development
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand JK
- Title: Inclusio: A One-Stop Shop for Interoperable, Accessible Graphics

Creating accessible graphics is difficult. Inclusio, a multi-team project, is exploring and developing ways to make it easy to generate and distribute interoperable, inclusive graphics with our end-to-end, AI-driven marketplace, open metadata format, and multimodal output systems.

Presenters: Dan Gardner, ViewPlus Technologies
Nicholas Giudice, UNAR Labs
Derrick Smith, Auburn University at Montgomery

## Interactive Leadership Lab: Unlocking Accessibility Strategies

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Audience: Retail & Wholesale, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 3
- Title: Interactive Leadership Lab: Unlocking Accessibility Strategies

Engage in an interactive workshop tackling real accessibility challenges. Apply the drives of motivation to craft solutions, collaborate across product and design roles, and explore proven strategies from leading organizations. Leave with tools to embed accessibility practices in your organization.

Presenter: Nandita Gupta, Cisco

## Negotiating Accessibility: How to Turn Pushback into Progress

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Leadership and Strategy
- Audience: Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 2
- Title: Negotiating Accessibility: How to Turn Pushback into Progress

Learn the negotiation strategies to navigate pushbacks with confidence and turn resistance into progress. Because accessibility shouldn't be a battle. We can negotiate for progress, not compromise. When we're told &quot;no,&quot; it's not the end of the conversation, it's where the negotiation begins.

Presenters: Radostina Tsvetkova, Norwegian Directorate of Labour and Welfare (NAV)
Jaunita Flessas, Empower Accessibility

## New Kindle Features Advancing Inclusive Reading

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Mobile Technology, Digital Accessibility, and Product Demonstration
- Audience: Media & Publishing, Entertainment & Recreation, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 4 - Amazon
- Title: New Kindle Features Advancing Inclusive Reading

Explore groundbreaking accessibility features transforming Kindle, from enhanced UI font sizing to improved navigation for screen readers. Discover how updates in text-to-speech, reading comprehension tools, and our shopping and publishing experiences create a more inclusive reading experience.

Presenter: Terra Masiel, Amazon

## Practical Approaches to Prevent Litigation and Regulatory Review

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, and Law/Compliance and Policy
- Audience: Legal
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 3 - Deque
- Title: Practical Approaches to Prevent Litigation and Regulatory Review

It is possible (and practical) to take a proactive approach to litigation and regulatory review. Learn of several approaches, how to enact internal conversations, and how to speak the language of your colleagues.

Presenter: Matthew Luken, Deque

## Stump the Screen Reader

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Blind/Low Vision
- Audience: Disability Specific, Entertainment & Recreation, and Marketing
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Grand CD
- Title: Stump the Screen Reader

Step into our accessibility game show where the real challenge is bad UX! Audience members bring their most baffling components and apps, and our screen reader sleuth unpacks them live - revealing accessibility wins and fails.

Presenter: Claudio Vera, A11yInnovation

## Tech4Me: Plug in and Power up Competitive Integrated Employment

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Employment and Workplace, Independent Living, and Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
- Audience: Disability Specific, and Employment & Human Resources
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 9
- Title: Tech4Me: Plug in and Power up Competitive Integrated Employment

People with developmental disabilities face unique challenges to employment success. In today's rapidly evolving workplace, technology can be a powerful equalizer. To help bridge the gap between tech & workplace outcomes, Tech4Me features a toolkit with strategies to evaluate needs & leverage tech.

Presenters: Jordan Wagner, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
Jessie Green, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
Andrew Buck, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center

## Usability and Accessibility Regression: A Live-User Data Study

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Development
- Audience: Higher Education, Government, Transportation, Legal, Employment & Human Resources, Finance & Banking, Retail & Wholesale, Research & Development, Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, K-12 Education, Insurance, Media & Publishing, Entertainment & Recreation, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 8
- Title: Usability and Accessibility Regression: A Live-User Data Study

Discover data-driven insights from hundreds of live-user audits showing why accessibility gaps are increasing despite automation and awareness. Learn which usability barriers are most often missed and gain practical strategies to create more inclusive digital experiences.

Presenters: Aaron Page, Allyant
Ryan Wieland, Allyant

## Vispero & Everway: Enterprise Solutions for Inclusive Workplaces

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (2:20 PM)
- Audience: Higher Education, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Employment & Human Resources, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 2 - Vispero
- Title: Vispero & Everway: Enterprise Solutions for Inclusive Workplaces

Vispero and Everway share enterprise best practices for managing assistive technology in the workplace. Learn strategies for deployment, support, and inclusion to ensure employees have the tools they need to succeed.

Presenter: Matt Ater, Vispero

# 3:20 PM

## A Sound Education: Demystifying Audio Description in Higher Ed

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, Education, and Video and Live Streaming
- Audience: Higher Education, and Media & Publishing
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Elite 1-2
- Title: A Sound Education: Demystifying Audio Description in Higher Ed

Have videos that need to be made accessible? Heard of captions, but aren't sure if your video needs audio description? This session has you covered! We'll focus on what audio description is, how you can include it in your content, and how to share that newly accessible content far & wide.

Presenter: Brian McNeilly, University of California, Office of the President

## Accessibility at Scale: Maximizing Coverage and Quality

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility
- Audience: Administration & Business Support, Sales, Media & Publishing, Finance & Banking, Retail & Wholesale, and Manufacturing
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 7 - AudioEye
- Title: Accessibility at Scale: Maximizing Coverage and Quality

Digital accessibility remains a significant challenge as digital ecosystems grow, and traditional methods cannot keep up with today's scale. This session explores how combining automation, expert review, and continuous monitoring improves coverage and helps teams scale accessibility effectively.

Presenters: Monterey Thompson, AudioEye
Mike Barton, AudioEye

## Accessible Science Experiments for Visually Impaired Students

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, and Education
- Audience: Higher Education, Disability Specific, K-12 Education, and Research & Development
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Elite 3 - Journal Track
- Title: Accessible Science Experiments for Visually Impaired Students

Learn how tactile kits, auditory cues, and inclusive lab models make science experiments accessible for students with visual impairments, enabling independent learning and advancing inclusive education practices.

Presenter: Piyush Chanana, National Centre for Assistive Health Technologies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

## ADA Title II and You: Document Accessibility in Your Office

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Leadership and Strategy, and Law/Compliance and Policy
- Audience: Government, Legal, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 1
- Title: ADA Title II and You: Document Accessibility in Your Office

With ADA deadlines nearing, many organizations face challenges of document accessibility. Presenters will share WCAG regulations with tips for various document formats, highlight benefits for users with disabilities, and provide resources to foster accessibility and advocacy.

Presenters: Dana Marlowe, Accessibility Partners
Sharon Rosenblatt, Accessibility Partners

## AI for Accessibility: Real-World Innovations Empowering All

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Emerging Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Audience: Disability Specific, Research & Development, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 6
- Title: AI for Accessibility: Real-World Innovations Empowering All

Discover real-world examples of AI driving accessibility, from sign language translation to voice banking, navigation, and assistive robotics. Learn how these innovations empower independence, improve communication, and shape inclusive futures across education, healthcare, and daily life.

Presenters: Cassandra Zuria, Intuit
Ken Bigler, Intuit
Marco Salsiccia, BlindSVG

## AI, Wearable and Community Driven Innovation

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Product Demonstration, Blind/Low Vision, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Audience: Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Administration & Business Support, Government, Media & Publishing, Employment & Human Resources, Retail & Wholesale, Research & Development, Information & Communications Technology, and Military
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Grand GH
- Title: AI, Wearable and Community Driven Innovation

Discover how AI & wearables are revolutionizing independence for the blind/low-vision community! Join us to explore AI progress, demo EchoVision smart glasses, and hear user stories proving tech's power when co-created with users.

Presenter: Xiaoran Wang, AGIGA, Inc.

## Evo-Web: An A11Y-First Approach to Building UI Components at eBay

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Engineering, and Web
- Audience: Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 3
- Title: Evo-Web: An A11Y-First Approach to Building UI Components at eBay

Evo-Web brings eBay's Evo Design Playbook to life as reusable UI components for the web. Learn how engineers shape accessibility early by reviewing patterns, anticipating interaction issues, and ensuring WCAG-aligned, inclusive components from the start.

Presenters: Randy Bascue, Ebay
Goutham Ponnada, Ebay
Andrew Gliga, Ebay
Ian McBurnie, eBay

## From Pre-Braille to Data Fluency: Developing Tactile Skills

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Emerging Technologies, and Blind/Low Vision
- Audience: Higher Education, Disability Specific, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Grand AB
- Title: From Pre-Braille to Data Fluency: Developing Tactile Skills

Explore how dynamic multiline braille displays like the Dot Pad X are redefining tactile literacy. Learn from current research and pilots how students develop from early tactile skills to fluently interpreting and creating complex data - and what this means for the future of inclusion.

Presenters: Timothy Hornik, Dot Inc
Dave Williams, Dot Inc

## Is AI Good for the DeafBlind Community?

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Audience: Disability Specific, K-12 Education, Employment & Human Resources, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Grand JK
- Title: Is AI Good for the DeafBlind Community?

Artificial intelligence is becoming deeply integrated into daily life, but is it accessible and beneficial for people who are DeafBlind? This interactive session will address that question through a direct conversation with professionals who support the DeafBlind community every day.

Presenter: Bryan Ward, Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults

## Smartphone Training to Enhance Life Skills of Thai Blind

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Independent Living
- Audience: Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Entertainment & Recreation, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 2
- Title: Smartphone Training to Enhance Life Skills of Thai Blind

Learn how a TAB smartphone training program equips Thai blind individuals with essential life skills and digital confidence. The session presents curriculum design, teaching strategies, and outcome evidence to inspire inclusive technology initiatives across cultures.

Presenters: Subin Baekhunthod, TAB
Parakorn Kamdech, TAB
Kanit Pamanee, Thailand Association of the Blind
Daranpop Nantaru, TAB

## Strengthening AT Consideration with the AT Decision-Making Tool

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Education, Development, and Leadership and Strategy
- Audience: K-12 Education
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Orange County 4
- Title: Strengthening AT Consideration with the AT Decision-Making Tool

Learn how the Assistive Technology Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT) supports IEP teams in considering the need for AT and accessible educational materials (AEM). The ATDMT is freely available for use by teams across the country and beyond. Implementation strategies will be shared.

Presenter: Heather Bridgman, AT&AEM Center at OCALI

## Supporting Students with Blindness in Denmark

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Blind/Low Vision, and Education
- Audience: Higher Education, Disability Specific, Government, and Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Grand CD
- Title: Supporting Students with Blindness in Denmark

The presentation outlines Denmark's vision support system and the roles ensuring tailored help for students with blindness. It also shows how audio support strengthens braille learning, independence, and motivation through innovative teaching methods.

Presenters: Jens Victor Petersen, Region Syddanmark
Dorte Larsen, CKV

## The Role of Typing Instruction in School Education and Dyslexia

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Digital Accessibility, Education, and Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
- Audience: Disability Specific, and K-12 Education
- Audience Level: Beginning: Minimal knowledge of topic; how-to instruction of a new subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 9
- Title: The Role of Typing Instruction in School Education and Dyslexia

We will discuss the typing skills required for computers in this new era, how typing skills are handled in school education, and the approach to teaching typing to students with learning disabilities.

Presenters: Rumi Hirabayashi, University of Tokyo
Miwa Murata, Takasaki University of Health and Walfare

## Write It Right: Crafting Acceptance Criteria for Success

- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (3:20 PM)
- Topics: Design, Digital Accessibility, and Development
- Audience: Information & Communications Technology
- Audience Level: Intermediate: Basic to mid-level knowledge of topic; sharing of smart practices and real-world application of the subject matter.
- Room: Platinum 8
- Title: Write It Right: Crafting Acceptance Criteria for Success

Use accessibility acceptance criteria to set your teams on a path for success! This session provides a framework for writing concrete, well-crafted acceptance criteria that build accessibility into every step from the start. Avoid the pitfalls and leave with skills that foster shared understanding.

Presenters: May-Fei Lee, Intopia
Sarah Pulis, Intopia