Accessibility Conference

Call for Presentations

Ensuring that Ontario reaches its goal of full accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities will require a dedicated, informed and resourceful community of supporters and advocates.

The Accessibility Conference Organizing Committee invites accessibility experts and novices to take part in a range of learning opportunities designed to share knowledge, solve problems and create best practices.    

The Conference Organizing Committee is interested in both traditional presentations and participant-driven 'unconference' session proposals focused on document and multimedia accessibility, the AODA and other relevant legislation, and associated diversity and inclusion issues.

Priority will be given to proposals that address upcoming accessibility standards implementation dates, identify key drivers for creating cultural change, and provide attendees with practical steps to move from ideas to action.   

View our Accessibility Conference Attendee's Presentation Wish List and be sure to submit your proposal by Sunday, January 27, 2019. Successful presenters will be contacted in March 2019 to confirm their proposal.

Call for Workshops

We are searching for workshops that will provide attendees with intensive, detailed and hands-on training to hone their accessibility skills. Workshops are scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2019.

Interested in providing a half- or full-day workshop? Email Pat Shaver with your proposal submission. Please include the following details in your submission:

• Your name, bio and contact information
• Workshop title, description and learning outcomes
• Half- or full-day, technology required (e.g., computer lab) and expected honorarium

About the Accessibility Conference

The Annual University of Guelph Accessibility Conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts, and encourages attendees to build communities and exchange ideas.

Presenters share practical and theoretical knowledge of:

• Web, document and multimedia accessibility and other AODA-related topics
• Disability research and accommodation
• Inclusive design
• Adaptive technology
• Accessible teaching and learning
• Leadership in the field of accessibility
• National and international accessibility issues

While the majority of our attendees come from the post-secondary education sector, we seek to ensure that our programming is relevant and valuable to other attendees from the public and private sectors.

We are committed to hosting an inclusive, high-quality and affordable event.