Accessibility Camp Coeur d'Alene (A11y Camp CdA) will be scheduled for August 2-3, 2023 and will take place at the North Idaho College Edminster Student Union Building. This Symposium event will feature speakers providing informative talks and workshops on many topics of digital accessibility.

A pre-conference session will be conducted by Chax Training & Consulting on Document Accessibility and Testing with NVDA on August 1. If you are interested in becoming a speaker at A11y Camp CDA, then please contact Jeremy.Seda@nic.edu.

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Confirmed Speakers

Our list of confirmed speakers includes:

• Sal Cano, Idaho State University Disability Services
• Dax Castro, CHAX Training & Consulting
• Chad Chelius, CHAX Training & Consulting
• Joe Devon
• Chris Gaulin, #a11yTO
• Leslie Gwartney, University of Idaho
• Hayden Kristal
• Erin Kirchner-Lucas, Microsoft Accessibility
• Mark Leeper, Disability Action Center NW
• Karina Mason-Rorris, Idaho State University Disability Services
• Cody Mitchell, Irie-AT
• Christa Peters, #a11yTO
• Myles Pilling
• Dan Prado
• Josh Quiroz, Idaho State University Disability Services
• Ryan Scott
• Jeremy Seda, North Idaho College IT Accessibility
• Jackie Stallings, Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
• Amy Taylor, North Idaho College Disability Support Services

Session Schedule DRAFT

The tentative schedule for A11y Camp CdA is as follows:
(Note: This is a draft and subject to change)

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Time	Lake Coeur d'Alene Room
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Document Accessibility Testing with NVDA (Part 1) – Dax Castro & Chad Chelius
12:00 to 1:00 PM	Lunch Provided by NIC
1:00 to 3:00 PM	Document Accessibility Testing with NVDA (Part 2) – Dax Castro & Chad Chelius

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

7:30AM - Check-in Table Open.

8 to 9AM – Breakfast pastries and coffee/tea in the Silver Beach Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Edminster Student Union Building.

Time	Lake Coeur d’Alene Room	Blue Creek Room
9:00 to 9:45 AM	A11y Camp CdA Intro & The Best Ability – Jeremy Seda	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)
9:45 to 10AM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
10:00 to 10:45 AM	KEYNOTE: Unleashing Your Inner (Accessibility) Superhero! - Erin Lucas	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
11:00 to 11:45 AM	Change Them and Us into We – Jackie Stallings	Creating Swell Form Maps – Jeremy Seda
11:45-1:00 PM	Lunch Provided by NIC	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)
1:00-1:45 PM	Document Accessibility Fundamentals  – Dax Castro & Chad Chelius	(see Lake Coeur d'Alene Room)
1:45-2:00 PM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
2:00-2:45 PM	Empowering People to See Themselves as Better Than They Are – Dan Prado	Academic Coaching – Sal Cano & Josh Quiroz
2:45-3:00 PM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
3:00-3:45 PM	The Power of Assistive Technology – Myles Pilling	Where to Start – Amy Taylor
3:45-4:00 PM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
4:00-5:00 PM	Standup Comedian – Hayden Kristal	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)
5:00-5:10 PM	Day 1 Closing Remarks – Jeremy Seda	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)

5:30 PM ISU After Hours Networking Event—TBD & “No Host” bar

Thursday, August 3, 2023

8 to 9AM – Breakfast pastries and coffee/tea in the Silver Beach Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Edminster Student Union Building.

Time	Lake Coeur d’Alene Room	Blue Creek Room
9:00 to 9:45 AM	Making Live and On-demand Video Accessible – Chris Gaulin	Using Adaptive Technology in Education – Myles Pilling
9:45 to 10:00 AM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
10:00 to 10:45 AM	The Future of Technology Runs Through Technology  – Joe Devon	On The Path to Community Accessibility – Mark Leeper
10:45 to 11:00 AM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
11:00 to 11:45 AM	Learning Your Unique Strengths – Karina Mason-Rorris	(see Lake Coeur d'Alene Room)
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM	Lunch Provided by NIC	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)
1:00 to 1:45 PM	Latest Trends in Assistive Technology (AT) – Cody Mitchell	Usability for Low-Vision Users - Beyond WCAG Compliance – Christa Peters
1:45 to 2:00 PM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
2:00 to 2:45 PM	Universal Design and Dyslexia Equals Opportunity – Ryan Scott	Bridging the gap from Word to Accessible PDF – Dax Castro & Chad Chelius
2:45 to 3:00 PM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
3:00 to 3:45 PM	Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum in Higher Education  – Leslie Gwartney	Develop Leadership Skills Through Strengths – Karina Mason-Rorris
3:45 to 4:00 PM	[15 minute break]	[15 minute break]
4:00 to 4:45 PM	Building Neurodivergent Community – Amy Taylor	(see Lake Coeur d'Alene Room)
4:45 to 5:00 PM	Day 2 Closing Remarks – Jeremy Seda	(see Lake Coeur d’Alene Room)

5:30 PM Irie-AT After Hours Networking Event

A11y Camp CdA 2023 Program

Special Thanks to Our Supporting Partners!

Gain highlighted exposure as an event sponsor for A11y Camp CDA!  Please email jeremy.seda@nic.edu if you are interested in becoming a supporting partner of A11y Camp CDA.

Contact Us

If you have more questions regarding this event and/or accessibility, please contact Jeremy Seda, IT Accessibility Coordinator, at (208) 929-4030 or Jeremy.Seda@nic.edu.

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