Equity & Excellence, Access in Higher Education

Equity & Excellence, Access in Higher Education Program Information July 9-13, 2019 Boston, Massachusetts The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Overall Schedule Tuesday, July am-5:30 pm am-5:30 pm 10:30-10:45 am 12:30-2 pm 3:30-3:45 pm Registration Open Preconference Sessions Beverage Break Lunch (on your own) Beverage Break Wednesday, July 10 am-5:30 pm am-5:30 pm 10:30-10:45 am 12:30-2 pm 2-5:30 pm 3:30-3:45 pm Registration Open Preconference Sessions Beverage Break Lunch (on your own) Half-Day Afternoon Institutes Beverage Break Thursday, July 11 am-5 pm 7:30-8:45 am 9-10:30 am 10:30-11 am 11 am-12:30 pm 12:30-2 pm 12:45-1:45 pm 2-3 pm 3-3:30 pm 3:30-5 pm 5-7:30 pm Registration Open First-Time Attendee Breakfast (Sponsored by Sonocent) Opening Plenary Beverage Break Concurrent Block Lunch (on your own) SIG Meetings; Lunch & Learn Sessions Concurrent Block Beverage Break Featured Presentations A Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & President’s Reception Friday, July 12 7:30 am-6 pm 8-8:45 am am-4 pm 9-11 am 11:30 am-12:30 pm 12:30-2 pm 12:45-1:45 2-3 pm 3-4 pm 4-6 pm 6-7:30 pm Registration Open AHEAD Talks Exhibit Hall Open Poster Session in Exhibit Hall with Continental Breakfast Concurrent Block Lunch on your own SIG Meetings; Lunch & Learn Sessions Concurrent Block Extended Break; Exhibit Hall Open Featured Presentations B REDD SIG Reception Saturday, July 13 am-5 pm 8-8:45 am 9-11:30 am 9-10 am 10-11:30 am 11:30 am-12:30 pm 12:30-2 pm 12:45-1:45 pm 2-3 pm 3-3:30 pm 3:30-5 pm 6:30-9 pm Registration Open AHEAD Talks Exhibit Hall Open Concurrent Block Poster Session and Extended Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Block Lunch on your own Member Development Presentations Concurrent Block Beverage Break Concurrent Block Awards Dinner and Dance Table of Contents Welcome from AHEAD President Welcome from Local Chair SIG & Other Meetings General Announcements Program Notes Conference Committees CEU & Certificate of Attendance Info Featured Presentations Anti-Ableism Caucusing Member Development Events Special Events Moving AHEAD Exhibits Preconference Sessions Conference Strands Concurrent Sessions Thursday Friday Saturday B.O.D., Standing Committees, Staff Conference Proposal Reviewers Exhibit Hall Map Exhibitor Directory Meeting Room Maps 10-11 12 13-14 15 16 17 18 19 20-21 22 23-30 31-32 33-77 33-43 44-57 58-77 78 79-80 81 82-91 92-96 Advertiser Index DO-IT University of Washington media Baylor College of Medicine Beacon College Verbit Texthelp Hamilton CapTel Sonocent BlueDAG College Success@Perkins Sensus Access CommonLook CSUN Clockwork Enterprise Symplicity ansrsource Scanning Pens Blackboard The inclusion of third party advertisements, samples, displays, sponsorships and/or exhibits does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation by AHEAD and we make no representations or warranties about any product or service contained therein Download the 2019 AHEAD Conference App! Download in the iPhone App Store for iPhone and iPad and in Google Play for Android devices Search for AHEAD 2019 Quick access to the 2019 Conference schedule, updates, maps, and more! Welcome from the AHEAD President Dear Conference Attendees, Welcome to Boston and the 2019 Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education Conference! On behalf of the board of directors and staff of AHEAD, I am excited to welcome you to the AHEAD annual conference I hope that you are able to find sessions that spark your interest, research that makes you think, and people who make you laugh! If this is your first conference, welcome! I hope that you take the opportunity to meet new people and ask questions I think that you will find that AHEAD members are very approachable If you are an experienced AHEAD conference attendee, I hope that you find new ways of thinking or doing things and reach out to others in order to make new connections Whether you are brand new to the field or close to retirement, I truly believe that we all can learn from each other and work together to provide access and equity for students with disabilities on our campuses Thank you for all you to promote access! Kristie Orr Texas A&M University AHEAD President Welcome from the Local Chair Welcome to the 2019 Annual AHEAD Conference and the City of Boston! Boston is a wonderful home for our conference The city and region features rich history and traditions while also fostering a culture of progress When you need a break from the conference programming, consider exploring the local offerings You will find the nearby Seaport area and South End is full of great views and restaurants within walking distance A quick trip on the local transit system, called the T, will open opportunities to visit the heart of Boston and nearby communities You can expect to find a wealth of options to enjoy such as visiting historical sites and museums, taking tours (on land or sea), and a wide variety of attractions, entertainment options, and sporting events There is certainly more to than there is time in the day We hope you enjoy your visit and take time to absorb these options with your colleagues from across the country You can find more information about the City of Boston on the Boston Visitor’s website www.bostonusa.com, and by checking the Local Information desk at AHEAD registration Paul Harwell Local Chair Harvard University Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings AHEAD’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring members with common interests together for networking, professional development, and resource development Join SIG meetings to learn what’s happening and get involved Thursday, July 11 12:45-1:45 pm Autism/Asperger’s SIG, Harbor I Blind / Low Vision SIG, Alcott Career Planning SIG, Commonwealth A Deaf & Hard of Hearing SIG, Grand Ballroom Disability Studies SIG, Otis Graduate and Professional Students SIG, Commonwealth B Mental Health Disability SIG, Commonwealth C Racial & Ethnic Diversity & Disability (REDD) SIG, Harbor II Technology SIG, Stone Friday, July 12 12:45-1:45 pm ADA Coordinator SIG, Grand Ballroom Community Colleges SIG, Harbor I Learning Disabilities & ADHD SIG, Otis LGBTQA SIG, Alcott Nutrition & Dietary Accommodations SIG, Commonwealth B Online & Distance Learning SIG, Harbor II Private Colleges SIG, Commonwealth C Student Athletes with Disabilities SIG, Commonwealth A Veterans SIG, Stone Other Meetings Friday, July 12 7:45-8:45 am SIG Chairs Breakfast, Douglas Affiliate Representative Breakfast, Faneuil JPED Editorial Breakfast (by invitation only), Adams Welcome from David Power Dear Colleagues, As the President and CEO of Perkins School for the Blind, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Boston, and the 42nd Annual AHEAD Conference, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education Perkins is a progressive, multi-faceted organization committed to improving the lives of people with blindness and deafblindness around the world Our legacy is rooted in history: we are the first school for the blind in the US, founded in 1829, and we educated both Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan Our mission is to prepare children and young adults who are blind with the education, confidence and skills they need to realize their full potential And yet, while the core of our founding mission remains the same, Perkins today is a very different organization In addition to the students we serve on our Watertown, Mass., campus and in public schools across the state, our innovative programming reaches students, families and educators across the country—addressing real-world, real-time challenges blind and visually impaired students face We’ve been working in developing countries for three decades, training teachers and ensuring that children with blindness and multiple disabilities get a quality education We it because, like you, we believe in an inclusive world We believe that every person deserves access to college, to employment and to community We believe that diverse workplaces that include people with disabilities are stronger workplaces I look forward to sharing more details of Perkins’ work with you on July 11 and hearing your stories and ideas Our collective efforts with and on behalf of the communities we serve will make the world better, and I thank you for all you to advance the goals of access and inclusion W David Power President and CEO Perkins School for the Blind General Announcements Conference App! Download the conference app for iPhone and iPad in the Apple App Store and use Google Play for Android Search for “AHEAD 2019.” Tweet about the Conference! Twitter name: @AHEAD_USA Hashtag: #AHEAD2019 Wi-Fi All hotel rooms within the AHEAD block include high-speed Internet at no charge as a part of the standard room rate Wi-Fi is also available throughout The Westin Boston Waterfront Updates and Announcements Consult the Additions and Corrections Sheet for notification of any changes to the program made since printing this book Changes made on site will be “pushed” through the app and posted at the registration desk Comfort for Everyone All indoor events associated with Equity & Excellence are non-smoking In consideration of your colleagues who have severe allergies or environmental sensitivity, please refrain from the use of scented personal care products You may also want to bring a cover up for meeting rooms; it’s difficult to adjust temperature so it is comfortable for everyone Silent Auction If you brought a Silent Auction donation with you, please drop it off at the Local Information Table in the Registration Area All-Gender Restroom Safe and accessible to all conference participants, including all gender identities and expressions and those who use attendants of a different gender, the all-gender restroom is located one floor above City Bar/Laugh Boston, near the Harbor ballrooms Quiet Room If you need a place to relax a bit from the conference and de-stress, visit the quiet room in Quincy Available during all Conference event hours, this room includes low lighting, reduced noise, comfortable seating, and a place to stretch out a bit Conversations in this room are absolutely not permitted 10 Exhibitor Directory Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors! 247 Accessible Documents Pte Ltd (Bronze Sponsor) Booth #103 247 Accessible Documents is a leading firm in the area of accessibility and section 508 compliance We offer accessible document remediation services to ensure that your documents, training manuals, user manuals, brochures, learning material, textbooks are compliant as per ADA & Section 508 We partner with translation companies to ensure that the translated documents meet accessibility compliance requirements Let’s be proactive and make all documents compliant with ADA & Section 508 https://247accessibledocuments.com/Index.aspx Aira (Bronze Sponsor) Booth #512 Aira connects people who are blind or low vision to professional agents who are dedicated to enhancing their everyday experiences Our experts serve as visual interpreters and navigators, helping our “Explorers” accomplish daily tasks and activities Aira partners with educational institutions to create “Access Zones” where their communities can utilize Aira while the institution gathers valuable data related to accessibility www.aira.io Alternative Communication Services (ACS) Booth #306 & #502 ACS is a family of companies represented by Alternative Communication Services (ACS), EduCAPTION, Home Team Caption, Closed Captions on Productions, and PostCAP We provide communication on text solutions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing We not only provide CART, remote CART, captioning and Text Interpreting (C-Print &TypeWell) for schools, we provide technical support, training and education to everyone involved in the process www.familycaption.com ansrsource Content US LLC (Gold Sponsor) Booth #112 ansrsource designs, develops, and delivers customized learning experiences and content with speed, scale, and sophistication Our partner Continual Engine uses automation and artificial intelligence techniques to increase the efficiency of learning www.ansrsource.com Ai Media (Lanyard Sponsor) Booth #207 Since Ai-Media was founded 16 years ago, we’ve witnessed technology shape vastly improved access and inclusion for people with disabilities including hearing impairment, ASD, and mental illness Fast, accurate live captioning, notetaking and transcription makes the world a more accessible place 82 www.ai-media.tv Blackboard Inc (Gold Sponsor) Booth #305 Blackboard Ally helps you understand and tackle accessibility in a way that benefits all students We are focused on helping institutions build a more inclusive learning environment and improve the student experience by helping them take clear control of content with usability, accessibility and quality in mind For more information about Blackboard Ally, visit our website and connect with us to join the discussion www.blackboard.com BlueDAG (Bag Sponsor) Booth #406 Access matters and we’re here to help your institution get into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act BlueDAG’s suite includes an integrated set of tools for site and program evaluations, grievance management, and transition plan development With BlueDAG, all aspects of compliance are under your control with a cloud-based dashboard that makes managing workflows easy and efficient https://www.bluedag.com/ CommonLook (Gold Sponsor) Booth #310 CommonLook® is a world-leading provider of software products and professional services enabling government agencies, educational institutions and corporations to meet their obligations for electronic document accessibility www.commonlook.com CUNY School of Professional Studies (Bronze Sponsor) Booth #104 The MS in Disability Services in Higher Education online degree program and equips students with the knowledge needed to provide accommodations to students with disabilities The coursework includes theoretical, conceptual, and practical information that provides students with philosophical grounding and concrete skills www.sps.cuny.edu/disabilityservices Equidox by Onix Networking Corp (Bronze Sponsor) Booth #506 Equidox empowers your organization to meet the digital accessibility needs of your clients, students, and employees with our PDF Conversion Software and Services Our professional Digital Accessibility Services include web accessibility testing, web accessibility training and accessibility consulting, as well as VPAT completion https://equidox.co/ Hamilton CapTel (Charging Table Sponsor) Booth #501 Hamilton® CapTel® is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make telephone calls reliable and accurate for people with hearing loss It’s now possible to listen and read captions of what’s said to you on a captioned telephone, smartphone, tablet and Cisco® business phone 83 Phonak (ALD Sponsor) Booth #508 Morethanahearingaid.com The mission of the Phonak Work Life team is to provide innovate hearing solutions, accommodations on guidance, and education on for students transitioning to post-secondary education and the workplace We believe that a holistic approach is necessary which considers solutions beyond a hearing aid http://us.morethanahearingaid.com/ Scanning Pens (Gold Sponsor) Booth #108 Scanning Pens is the world’s largest supplier of pen scanners These portable text to speech pens are supporting young people and adults with LD, reading challenges or ELL allowing access to printed text in a discreet manner with less reliance on human readers and more independence to read on their own sComm (Bronze Sponsor) Booth #415 sComm is the manufacturer of the UbiDuo communication device The UbiDuo enables the college hearing staff and deaf, hard of hearing students/employees to communicate with each other face-to-face anywhere on campus with zero barriers in addition to when the interpreter is available The UbiDuo allows deaf or hard of hearing people to interact freely with hearing people anywhere, anytime, in the work and social settings on campus Learn more at www.sComm.com Sensus ApS (Charging Table Sponsor) Booth #414 SensusAccess® is a conversion service for accessible documents and alternate media SensusAccess® automates the conversion of documents into a wide range of alternative formats including Braille, MP3, DAISY, DAISY math and e-books in 30+ languages SensusAccess® also converts inaccessible documents into more accessible formats and can be integrated with popular LMSs www.sensus.dk Sonocent (First-Time Attendee Breakfast Sponsor) Booth #411 Sonocent develops software that enables students with learning disabilities to create comprehensive notes Our tool combines audio, color highlighting, text, images and presentation slides all into one workspace www.sonocent.com Symplicity (Gold Sponsor) Booth #401 Symplicity creates solutions that help more than 1,300 institutions worldwide effectively connect students to the resources they need to succeed during and after college Symplicity 84 provides tools that help ensure students’ ability to thrive and that help provide the best possible student experience https://www.symplicity.com/ Clockwork Enterprise USA (Gold Sponsor) Booth #507 Clockwork Enterprise software management for University and College student services such as Disability, Counseling, etc Assisting staff with their daily workload emphasizing ease of use, confidentiality, reporting, a customizable environment http://www.clockworks.ca/#/ Verbit (Bag Sponsor) Booth #510 Verbit harnesses the power of artificial and human intelligence to provide a smart transcription and captioning solution Built on adaptive algorithms, it is the only technology that generates the most detailed speech-to-text files to provide over 99% accuracy, delivered at recordbreaking speed Smart AI technology supports on-demand CART services for real-time results Verbit’s customized solution helps organizations maximize the potential of their audio and video files by making information searchable, accessible and actionable Learn more at https://verbit.ai/ Winston Preparatory School (Bronze Sponsor) Booth # 110 Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students with learning differences Our unique model of education for the individual provides intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy Visit www.winstonprep.edu/apply-now to sign up for an open house 3Play Media Booth #403 3Play Media provides closed captioning, transcription, and audio description to more than 2,500 customers in higher education, enterprise, entertainment, and government 3Play Media simplifies the process of making videos accessible through flexible APIs, integrations with video players and platforms, simple plugins, and a user-friendly online account system https://www.3playmedia.com Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation Booth #407 Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation (CIDI) provides high quality, accessible, and inclusive products, services, and resources for individuals with disabilities in education, government, nonprofit, and corporate environments www.cidi.gatech.edu 85 Amazing Stim (J & M Distribution) Booth #409 Non-Invasive drug free pain reliever Used by physicians and facilities across the country for rehabilitation and pain relief for over 17 years www.truestim.com American Printing House for the Blind Booth #304 The American Printing House for the Blind is the worldwide leader in designing innovative lifelong learning solutions for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired We level the learning playing field by providing specialized technology, materials, products, and services that are essential for education and life http://www.aph.org/ Automatic Sync Technologies Booth #302 AST leverages smart automation and professional transcribers and describers to power its CaptionSync service, an accurate, affordable solution for captions, interactive transcripts, and audio description automaticsync.com/captionsync/ Beacon College Booth #504 Beacon College, a private nonprofit college in Leesburg, Florida, is the first accredited institution of higher learning to award bachelor’s degrees exclusively to students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other specific learning disabilities Beacon College’s distinctive mission focuses on the academic and career success of our students www.beaconcollege.edu BioGAP Booth #106 Professional organization of more than 40 institutions with biomedical-related doctoral programs We are working to identify students with disabilities who have demonstrated high motivation, persistence and achievement in STEM fields, and are eager to work in biomedical science and engineering research and development https://sites.google.com/site/nagapbiogap/home College Diabetes Network Booth #205 The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is a national nonprofit organization, whose mission is to provide innovative peer-based programs which connect and empower students and young professionals to thrive with diabetes From high school to entering the working world, CDN provides the tools and connections relevant to young adult’s lives https://www.collegediabetesnetwork.org/ 86 College Success@Perkins Booth #100 College can be a challenging place if you’re blind or visually impaired College Success@Perkins is an individualized, nine-month program designed to help you get the most out of college It’s an opportunity to develop skills that will empower you to take charge of your future Visit perkins.org/college Deaf Services Unlimited Booth #212 Deaf Services Unlimited is a communication accessibility provider, offering sign language interpreting and captioning services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals Services are conveniently available on-site or remotely, 24/7/365 DSU is a nationwide service provider specializing in providing services to post-secondary educational institutions in urban, suburban, and rural areas https://deafservicesunlimited.com/ Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society (DAPi) Booth #511 Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society (DAPi) is the premier collegiate academic honorary recognizing high-achieving students with disabilities DAPi has over 150 chapters at colleges/universities in 35 states and DC DAPi provides opportunities for leadership, advocacy and education regarding disability issues and one annual scholarship for an active undergraduate member www.deltaalphapihonorsociety.org Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) Booth #105 Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) provides online professional development courses, program/site reviews, and more to institutions of higher education and professionals in the field of disability services DAIS President Jane Jarrow provides these services, and welcomes the opportunity to provide technical assistance to the DSS community Visit www.daisclasses.com Docsoft Inc Booth #109 Docsoft AV: is a software and hardware package or “appliance” that can automatically create close Captioning for digital media files Docsoft provides its customers with a way to bring close captioning in house that will save both time and money Make your video compliant with the laws http://www.docsoft.com/ DO-IT, University of Washington Booth #404 DO-IT serves to increase the success of individuals with disabilities in college and careers This year, the exhibit features materials from the AccessComputing and AccessEngineering projects 87 These projects engage faculty and students nationwide in efforts to make computing and engineering content accessible to all students http://www.washington.edu/doit JST Coaching & Training Booth #405 JST Coaching & Training is the leading authority on academic and EF coaching We deliver customized training that equips DSS professionals and institutions with the skills they need to create transformational change with students Through our proprietary, research-based process, students build motivation and achievement, leading to increased self-determination in college and beyond https://www.jstcoaching.com/ Kurzweil Education Booth #308 Kurzweil Education enables learners to access curricula, build literacy skills, and make real academic progress with k1000 for students with blindness or low vision and k3000 for learning differences www.kurzweiledu.com Matchware Booth #206 MatchWare is a leader in educational mind mapping and assistive technology solutions MatchWare develops MindView, the Assistive Software for Reading, Writing and Comprehension MindView is based on the mind mapping theory and assists students with Dyslexia, ADHD, Executive function disorder, Autism, etc to combat the struggles associated with writing assignments https://www.matchware.com/assistive-technology-software Monsido Booth #211 Monsido is a powerful tool that works by scanning your website and finding errors and optimization opportunities which would have been otherwise overlooked In addition to ADA accessibility issues, Monsido also finds broken links, misspellings, SEO issues, missing scripts, content policies, and more Monsido is a leading Accessibility tool that identifies Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 issues on your website and reports them all in a user-friendly dashboard Monsido isn’t just about finding problems, though It’s about making accessibility understandable With a clear breakdown of issues and explanations of how to fix them, your entire team (regardless of technical ability and know-how) will feel confident building a better, accessible website www.monsido.com National Braille Press Booth #400 National Braille Press is a non-profit braille publisher that promotes literacy for blind children through outreach programs and providing access to information by producing information in braille for blind children and adults We produce braille and tactile graphics for standardized tests and textbooks “Braille is our middle name!” www.nbp.org 88 National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) Booth #417 Visit our booth to find out why and how educational attainment narrows the employment gap between deaf and hearing people Meet our staff and obtain postsecondary outcome data, guidance for designing accessible environments, and integrating systems Explore resources, elearning opportunities and our new interactive online game for deaf students National Industries for the blind Booth #500 NIB’s employment support services programs provide people who are blind with a wide range of career options that suit their interests, goals, and capabilities NIB and its nationwide network of associated agencies have career opportunities for people of all experience levels and professional backgrounds These rewarding and challenging positions are helping thousands of people who are blind achieve greater independence through meaningful employment http://www.nib.org/ National Library Service for the blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress Booth #204 The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, provides free accessible reading materials to people who cannot see or handle print because of physical disabilities www.loc.gov/nls Note Taking Express Booth #202 NTEhub from Note Taking Express is an innovative note taking and web-based software platform Our remote human notetakers deliver summary notes to students with learning disabilities at a lower cost than peer group or paid notetakers Students can then view their customised notes on our accessible web-based software platform, add lecture slides and start to create their own notes or revision materials Institutions can manage all their student requirements on the Admin panel www.notetakingexpress.com OrCam Technologies Booth #402 The OrCam MyEye assistive technology device instantly and discreetly reads any printed and digital text, from any surface – including newspapers, books, computer and smartphone screens, restaurant menus, labels on supermarket products and street signs – as well as recognizes individual people and products www.orcam.com Otter.ai Booth # 107 Otter.ai creates products that make information from voice conversations instantly accessible and actionable Otter Voice Notes is used by thousands of students, and has been adopted by 89 disability services organizations at a number of leading universities Otter combines proprietary technologies for speech recognition, speaker separation and ID, and keyword extraction https://otter.ai/edu QuickCaption, Inc Booth #416 QuickCaption is one of the nation’s leading providers of Captioning and CART services QuickCaption ensures ADA compliance in its offering of prescheduled and on-demand, on-site and remote Captioning/CART services in English and Spanish QuickCaption also offers YouTube and live web-streaming captioning If it can be captioned, we can caption it! Please visit us: www.QuickCaption.com Speech Cloud Booth #101 Speech Cloud is a SaaS platform to help the deaf and hard of hearing community no longer depend on others to participate in events and classrooms The software streams the audio from the presenter’s microphone to users’ hearing aids and provides a live transcription to their tablet, laptop or phone Spellex Corporation Booth #503 Since 1988, Spellex has been a global leader in Assistive Technology solutions by providing corporations, government, and academia with high-quality and cost-effective AT solutions Spellex’s flagship product, Spellex Write-Assist provides students and professionals with dyslexia and other communication disorders the tools necessary to improve their spelling and literacy www.spellex.com T-Base Communications USA, Inc Booth #303 T-Base produces accessible instructional materials in braille, reflowed large print, e-Text, audio, EPUB and accessible PDF; uses an automated software solution for 2x faster turnaround; and provides world-class tactile graphics https://www.tbase.com Texthelp Booth #208 Hello we’re Texthelp We believe that literacy is every student’s passport to success It’s our genuine desire to help students understand, learn and express themselves We create smart, user-friendly literacy and learning solutions, that provide the support each student needs; through reading, writing, STEM and research www.texthelp.com 90 Think College Booth #102 Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based and student-centered research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing public policy, and engaging with students, professionals and families.www.thinkcollege.net User1st Booth #509 User1st provides the most advanced web and mobile accessibility solutions for achieving the highest level of compliance, the international specifications of WCAG 2.0 AA, without impacting a website’s design or coding User1st offers the only web accessibility solutions for testing, remediation, monitoring and compliance that provide both customized quick fixes and tailored long-term solutions http://www.user1st.com Vispero (Freedom Scientific, Enhanced Vision, Optelec) Booth # 113 Vispero - the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired, brands include: Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and Enhanced Vision We have a long history of developing and providing innovative solutions www.vispero.com 91 Meeting Space Maps 92 93 94 95 96 ... 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