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TV-Aid July 2025 Summit Overview

About the Conference

Date & Location

  • July 31, 2025
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Registration

  • $15.00 per attendee
  • Includes lunch and all sessions

Who Should Attend

  • Instructional Designers
  • Faculty Development Specialists

Keynote Speaker

Amie Nephew

Director of Accessibility, Office of Student Success, College System of Tennessee

With extensive experience in higher education accessibility initiatives, Amie will share valuable insights on implementing institutional accessibility strategies that create inclusive digital environments.

Panelists

Michelle Greene
Sean Creech
Barbara Kilgore

 

Dr. Michelle Greene
Director of The Enhanced Teaching and Learning CenterThe University of Alabama in Huntsville

Dr. Sean Creech
Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Support ResourcesJacksonville State University

Ms. Barbara Kilgore
Associate Dean of Instruction | Educational Technology CoordinatorNortheast Community College

Event Schedule

Tentative Agenda

9:00 AM Registration Opens
10:00 AM Welcome
10:15 AM YuJa Presentation
10:45 AM Canvas Presentation
11:15 AM Panel Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TableTalk #1
1:30 PM TableTalk #2
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM Keynote Address
3:00 PM Closing

Keynote Address

Ms. Nephew will deliver her keynote at 2:15 PM, focusing on practical approaches to meeting new federal accessibility requirements while enhancing the learning experience for all students.

Networking Opportunities

The summit provides multiple opportunities to connect with Ms. Nephew and other accessibility experts throughout the day, including dedicated Q&A sessions following presentations.

Federal Accessibility Requirements

Section 508 Compliance

The Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Educational institutions receiving federal funding must comply with these standards.

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
  • Procurement considerations
  • Implementation timelines

ADA Title II Requirements

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including higher education institutions.

  • Digital content accessibility
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Recent legal precedents

New 2025 Guidelines

Updated accessibility requirements will come into effect in 2025, impacting how institutions design and deliver digital content.

  • Mobile accessibility standards
  • Expanded user testing requirements
  • Documentation protocols

Registration and Benefits information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgEUiz26XyEN3JAqQvh-qQ9IAjeG7a2WH2bNLihQ0Gg/edit?usp=sharing

Event Opportunities

  • Professional Development: Earn a Credly participation badge!
  • Network with Peers: Connect with accessibility experts across institutions
  • Practical Solutions: Take home strategies and resources
  • Institutional Complaince: Ensure your institution meets federal standards

Thank you to our sponsors!

YuJa is an enterprise video platform that enables users to create, manage, edit, and distribute audio and video content, widely used in education for lecture capture, instructional media, and seamless integration with learning management systems. It also provides features like automatic captioning, accessibility tools, and compliance solutions.

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Canvas by Instructure is a powerful web-based learning management system that helps educators organize courses, share materials, and facilitate student learning online across K–12 and higher education.

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The Tennessee Valley Access in Design Summit is brought to you by The University of Alabama in Huntsville Enhanced Teaching & Learning Center.

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