Access Illinois Event Schedule

Full Schedule

Thursday, April 6,2023

Time Event Activity Location
9:00 – 9:20 AM Keynote
Nizam Arain, Associate Vice Chancellor for Access and Equity, University of Illinois

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-Keynote

Auditorium:
Rm 1025
9:20 – 9:50 AM State of Campus Accessibility
Keith Hays, University of Illinois ADA IT Coordinator; Nizam Arain, Associate Vice Chancellor for Access and Equity, University of Illinois
Auditorium:
Rm 1025
10:00 – 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions 1:
Panel Discussion: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for people with Disabilities

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-1A

Rm 2269:
2nd Floor Tower
Presentation: Infusing Disability Awareness and Inclusive Teaching Training with Student Voice
Emily Tarconish, College of Education, Special Education

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-1B

Room 3269:
3rd Floor Tower
Presentation: Campus Accessibility Services
Kim Collins, Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES); Nizam Arain, Associate Vice Chancellor for Access and Equity, University of Illinois

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-1C

Room 4269:
4th Floor Tower
11:00 – 11:45 AM Concurrent Sessions 2:
Presentation: Creating Inclusive Work Environments for People with Disabilities
Erin Metz, Office for Access & Equity

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-2A

Room 2269:
2nd Floor Tower
Presentation: Beckman (dis)Ability Design Studio
Deana McDonagh; Adam Bleakney

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-2B

Rm 3269:
3rd Floor Tower
Panel Discussion: Disability Etiquette

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-3C

Room 4269:
4th Floor Tower
Noon – 1:00 PM In-Person Lunch/Poster Session and Exhibits Atrium Center
1:00 – 2:00 PM Q & A Session: Ask the ADA Coordinators
Nizam Arain, Associate Vice Chancellor for Access and Equity, University of Illinois, and Keith Hays, University of Illinois ADA IT Coordinator

Zoom Link: go.illinois.edu/AccessIllinois-AskCoordinators

Rm 2269:
2nd Floor Tower
1:00 – 3:00 PM

1st Rotation: 1pm – 1:50pm

2nd Rotation: 2pm – 2:50pm

Tours

  • Access Lab at Illinois (3rd fl. Daniel Street & 6th Street)
  • Beckman Institute (dis)Ability Design Studio
  • Beckwith Residential Dorm
  • DRES Disability Design Lab
  • DRES Facility
  • McKechnie Family Life Home
DRES bus will provide transportation from Beckman to on-site locations

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