Auburn University and Accesscomputing*

Auburn University and AccessComputing*

Universal Design in Academia Capacity Building Institute

Auburn University Student Center, suite 2227

April 11, 2012

The goal of the Universal Design in Academia Capacity Building Institute is to help Auburn University faculty and staff reduce barriers and optimize levels of challenge and support to meet the needs of all learners.

8:00 – 8:30 amRegistration and refreshments

8:30 - 9:00 amWelcome

Institute objectives and schedule

Introductions

Daniela Marghitu Nels Madsen (Associate Dean, Samuel Ginn COE)

9:00 – 9:50 amAccessible Technology in Education: Problems and Solutions

Guest Speaker Terrill Thompson (Technology Accessibility Specialist,University of Washington)

Terrill Thompson is technology accessibility specialist with the University of Washington (UW). He supports AccessComputing, a collaborative project between the Department of Computer Science and DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology). Terrill's primary role in this position is to promote information technology (IT) accessibility by developing resources, delivering lectures and workshops, providing consultation to a wide variety of constituents, and conducting research. Terrill has over 15 years experience in the IT accessibility field, and has presented internationally at numerous conferences and consulted widely with local and state government, private industry, and K-12 and postsecondary education entities on IT accessibility issues.

9:50 – 10:15 amDefining and Designing the Human Interface: Disabilities in STEM Education

Vincent Martin (PhD Student,Georgia Tech)

10:15 – 10:30 amBreak

10:30 am – 10:55 amReframing our Approach to Accommodations Tracy Donald (Director Office of Accessibility)

10:55 – 11:15 amAuburn University Student Veteran Services Dr. Johnny Green (Director Veterans and Transfer Students Resource Center)

11:15 – 11:30 Break

11:30 – 12:15 pmA Survey of Assistive Technology Alabama Institute of Deaf and Blind, EH Gentry Technology Center

12:15 – 1:15 pmLunch and Working Group Discussion Question: How can we work together to effectively support students with disabilities and veterans returning to school?

1:15 pm – 2:15 pmPanel of disabled and veteran students

Moderator: Daniela Marghitu

2:15 - 3:00 pmCall to Action

Complete post-test and place in the evaluation box or complete the evaluation online

3:00 - 3:15 pm Closing Remarks

While the workshop and luncheon are free of charge, reservations are required by Friday, April 6th. To RSVP, contact Cassandra Stephens ()in the Lab of Education and Assistive Technology (LEAT) in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department.

For further information about the event, contact Dr. Daniela Marghitu () or at (334)844-6386.

* Event co-sponsors

AU Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

AU Veterans and Transfer Students Resource Center

AU Office of Accessibility

AU AASD-STEM Alliance