Committee on Institutional Cooperation IT Accessibility and Usability Workshop 2008

Committee on Institutional Cooperation
IT Accessibility and Usability Workshop 2008

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Date

June 18th-19th, 2008

Location

  1. Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
  2. Michigan State University
  3. 55 South Harrison Road
  4. East Lansing, MI 48824
  5. Phone: (517) 432-4000
  6. Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090

Goal

This year's conference will be a combination of presentations and working sessions. Our goal is to develop plans for the 2008/2009 academic year for the Accessibility & Usability (A/U) subgroups.

Workshop Objectives

To accomplish our goal, we have the following objectives:

  • Increase understanding, awareness and interest in the A/U group and its subgroups at Michigan State University (this is an ongoing goal for each conference host institution).
  • Inform each other of issues, initiatives and activities related to IT accessibility at our campuses.
  • Formulate subgroup charters, identify areas of interest and/or need, and define subgroup objectives for 2008/2009.
  • Capture the information shared at the conference and put together subgroup action plans for distribution to the A/U group and CIC Chief Information Officers.

Registration

Wednesday Morning Session: (includes lunch) -- $25
The Wednesday Morning Session starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM on June 18th. (*See Tentative Agenda)

Register for the Morning Session Only-- http://outreach.msu.edu/events/default2.asp

Full Two Day Workshop: (The Full Morning Session plus; Continental breakfast and lunch on Thursday, Wednesday night reception, all workshop sessions for both days.) -- $100

Register for the Full Workshop-- http://outreach.msu.edu/events/default7.asp

Tentative Agenda

Tuesday, June 17 (Optional)

  • 5:45 - 6:00 PM Meet for Dinner -- Kellogg Center Lobby
  • 6:00 - 8:00 PM Dinner @ Restaurant TBD

Wednesday, June 18

Morning Session
  • 7:00 - 7:45 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
  • 7:45 - 8:00 AM Welcoming Remarks and Workshop Objectives
  • 8:00 - 8:30 AM Keynote Address
  • 8:30 - 10:00 AM "Accessibility around the Big Ten: Updates from each campus"
    • Results of CIC IT Accessibility Survey will also be presented if available
  • 10:00 - 10:15 AM Break
  • 10:15 - 11:45 AM Subcommittee Objectives and Topics
  • 12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch and Speaker Topic: MSU's New Accessibility Policy
  • 1:00 - 2:30 PM Tours of MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • 2:30 - 3:30 PM Breakout Session #1
    Review objectives, establish goals, and define deliverables for 2008/2009
    • Education, Promotion and Training
    • Alternative Content/Multimedia Policies and Techniques
    • Course Management Systems
  • 3:30 - 3:45 PM Break
  • 3:45 - 4:45 PM Breakout Session #2
    Review objectives, establish goals, and define deliverables for 2008/2009
    • Purchasing Policies
    • Assistive Technology Implementation
    • Library Systems
  • 4:45 - 5:00 PM Day 1 Wrap-up
  • 5:00 - 5:45 PM Cocktail Reception (Optional)
  • 5:45 - 6:00 PM Meet for Dinner -- Kellogg Center Lobby (Optional)
  • 6:00 - 8:00 PM Dinner @ Restaurant TBD (Optional)

Thursday, June 19

  • 7:30 - 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
  • 8:00 - 8:30 PM Tour of UAC
  • 8:30 - 9:30 AM Breakout Session #3
    Continue discussion, develop quarterly plans
    • Education, Promotion and Training
    • Alternative Content/Multimedia Policies and Techniques
    • Course Management Systems
  • 9:30 - 9:45 AM Break
  • 9:45 - 10:45 AM Breakout Session #4
    Continue discussion, develop quarterly plans
    • Purchasing Policies
    • Assistive Technology Implementation
    • Library Systems
  • 10:45 - 12:15 PM Plans and schedules for 2008/2009
  • 12:30 - 1:15 PM Lunch
  • 1:15 - 1:30 PM Day 2 Wrap-up and Next steps

Accommodations

  • Marriott (1.1 miles)
    • http://www.marriott.com
    • 300 M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
    • 1-800-646-4MSU
  • University Quality Inn (1.3 miles)
    • http://www.universityqualityinn.com
    • 3121 E. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
    • 1-800-228-5151
  • Residence Inn (2.1 miles)
    • http://www.marriott.com
    • 1600 E. Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823
    • 1-517-332-7711
  • Candlewood Suites (2.36 miles)
    • http://www.cwsuites.com
    • 3545 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
    • 1-517-351-8181
  • Hampton Inn Hotel (2.5 miles)
    • http://www.hamptoninn.com
    • 2500 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
    • 1-517-324-2072
  • Waterford Estates Lodge (formerly Clarion Hotel) (3.6 miles)
    • http://www.waterfordestateslodge.com
    • 3600 Dunckel Road, Lansing, MI 48910
    • 1-517-351-7600
  • Red Roof Inn (3.6 miles)
    • http://www.redroof.com
    • 3615 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
    • 1-800-RED ROOF
  • Comfort Inn (8.0 miles)
    • http://www.comfortinn.com
    • 2187 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864
    • 1-517-347-6690
  • Fairfield Inn (8.0 miles)
    • http://www.marriott.com
    • 2335 Woodlake Dr, Okemos, MI 48864
    • 1-800-228-2800

About the Group

The IT Accessibility & Usability Group discusses issues and shares best practices related to the integration of accessibility and usability standards and techniques into general IT services and practices.

The IT Accessibility & Usability Group is an advisory group to the CIC Chief Information Officers for the purpose of sharing information and best practices about increasing usability and as a result accessibility to IT services. This group also provides opportunities for sharing among those colleagues with similar challenges and interests.

Remote Attendance

If you cannot attend in person, Learn more about setting up a remote connection for the workshop.