Take Part In

The ABLE Summit 2023

Join experts in building capacity!
Share know-how or showcase your innovative solution in digital accessibility!

Give A Workshop

15-minutes Showcase

Give A Talk

Suggested Areas of Interest:

General

From Zero to Hero, building an inclusive environment
Myths about inclusion and why accessibility is better for all
Building capacity for inclusive practices in organizations
Open resources and tools for self-learners

Innovations

Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Devices accessibility
Inclusive Design
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Assistive technology and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Student Success

Accessible Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Digital Textbooks and e-learning materials
Assistive technology for students with special needs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in education
Online accessibility and remote learning
Assistive technology and STEM education
Accessibility in online assessments
Learning spaces accessibility
Peer support when and how

Sustainability

Governmental, professional and institutional frameworks to implement and sustain inclusion
Budgeting for accessibility in: projects, online services and facilities
Procurement for accessibility
Accessibility evaluation, testing , auditing, remedy and monitoring

E-Accessibility

Digital accessibility 101
Accessible authoring
Social media accessibility
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
Role based accessibility training: for designers, instructors, content authors, web developers
DIY solutions for creating accessible environments. This might be coupled with pre-conference online workshops: Offer online workshops in the weeks leading up to the summit that focus on specific skills or knowledge that participants will need to “do it themselves” during the conference.

Independent Living

Empowering individuals with disabilities to take control of their own assistive technology needs
Employability
Accessible/inclusive work environments

Create-ability

Storytelling
Talent and connecting through art

Propose a Workshop!

Offer a workshop during the ABLE Summit 2023.

Propose a unique and clearly defined session relating to digital accessibility under one of the tracks:

1. 1. E-Accessibility
  2. Student Success
    3. Independent Living and employability
    4. Sustainability including governance and funding
    5. Create-ability

Offer a Workshop !

Give a Talk or a Breakout Discussion

Share accessibility updates, practical tips, best practices, and real-world examples

that can help your audience understand how to design, develop and implement

accessible digital content at the ABLE Summit 2023 on September 14 and 15.

Propose a Talk!

15-minutes Showcase

Are you involved in the field of inclusion?
Does your work serve people with special needs?
Showcase your idea in a 15-minutes Demo at the ABLE Summit 2023 on September 14 and 15.