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

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 Rm 2269:
2nd 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

Room 4269:
4th Floor Tower
Accessibility Research at Illinois: Infusing Disability Awareness and Inclusive Teaching Training with Student Voice (Emily Tarconish from College of Education) Room 3269:
3rd Floor Tower
11:00 – 11:45 AM Concurrent Sessions 2:
Presentation: Creating Inclusive Work Environments for People with Disabilities (OAE) Room 4269:
4th Floor Tower
Panel Discussion: Disability Etiquette Rm 2269:
2nd Floor Tower
Accessibility Research at Illinois: Beckman Disability Design Studio Room 3269:
3rd 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

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

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