Pave the Way for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

North Idaho College (NIC) will be hosting the second annual Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) on Monday, 4/27/20 to Tuesday, 4/28/20.

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.

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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 February 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 before 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.