Pave the Way for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) POSTPONED
Following a college-wide announcement that went out on March 12 at 5:22PM, we regret to inform you all that the Pave the Way to GAAD event will need to be postponed. As much of a disappointment as this is for all of us, we know it is the right thing to do, given all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 in the last several weeks and months. Check back for update or email jeremy.seda@nic.edu.
North Idaho College (NIC) will be hosting the second annual Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) at a future date in 2020.
Come learn about the exciting technology available at NIC that help make our campus more accessible, working toward the goal of universal design. This event will take place in the Lake Coeur d’Alene room on the 2nd floor of the Edminster Student Union Building.
This year, we are excited to have two levels of involvement with our event attendees:
- Accessible Technology Exhibit - April 28 from 10AM-3PM.
FREE event and no registration required.
Save to your calendar: Outlook (.ics) | Google - Accessibility & Universal Design 2-Day Symposium - April 27 (8AM-5PM) & 28 (8AM-3:20PM)
Register by April 1 for FREE admittance to presentations and workshops on accessibility and universal design ($100 registration after April 1).
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Download the PWGAAD 2020 Poster (accessible PDF)
Quick Links to Event Resources:
Speakers | Exhibitors | Supporting Partners | Attendees | Parking | Local Hotels/Lodging | Contact Us | Accommodations
Speakers
The biggest difference in PWGAAD 2020 is we are bringing in speakers to provide informative talks and workshops on many topics of accessibility, across both days of the event. If you are interested in becoming a speaking at Pave the Way to GAAD, please complete the speaker registration form by March 1, 2020. Please complete the form for each topic you would like to present.
Confirmed Speakers
Exhibitors
The second day of PWGAAD will include an exhibition of Accessible Technology and Solutions. If you are interested in exhibiting at Pave the Way to GAAD, please complete the exhibitor registration form by March 1, 2020.
Supporting Partner
Gain highlighted exposure as an event sponsor for PWGAAD! Please email jeremy.seda@nic.edu if you are interested in becoming a supporting partner of PWGAAD. More details coming soon!
Attendees
Attendee registration is open! Register by April 1, 2020 for free admittance ($100 after April 1).
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at Pave the Way to GAAD, please complete the volunteer registration form by April 10, 2020. As a volunteer, you will will be eligible for up to four extra entries into the the Prize Drawing on April 28. Prizes from last year included the XBox One with Adaptive Controller, Apple iPods, Tobii Eye Tracker and NIC Scholarships.
Parking
There will be no parking enforcement on the days of this event. Attendees, speakers, exhibitors and volunteers can park wherever there is an open space (handicap spaces still require a handicap parking permit).
Local Hotels / Lodging
The following local hotels have been contacted by NIC to provide a block of rooms for PWGAAD stakeholders:
- Hampton Inn Riverstone - 208-769-7900 - Comp hot breakfast, pool, fitness center
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites – 208-667-3100 - Comp breakfast, pool, fitness center
- Staybridge Suites - Group Code: PWG - 208-676-0222- Comp breakfast, pool, fitness center, in-room kitchen
Contact Us
If you have more questions regarding this event, please contact Jeremy Seda, IT Accessibility Coordinator, at (208) 929-4030 or Jeremy.Seda@NIC.EDU.
Accommodations
North Idaho College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call Jeremy Seda at (208) 929-4030 in advance of your participation or visit.