Aug 12 2024

ADA Title II Update with Keith Hays

UIC Accessibility Liaison Training

August 12, 2024

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM America/Chicago

Location

Online Session

Cost

Free

The Office Of Digital Accessibility Services is pleased to invite you to attend Keith Hays's presentation,"ADA Title II Update".

Join us for an insightful session on the latest updates to ADA Title II, where we'll explore the purpose and requirements of the new rule. This event will provide a clear definition of digital accessibility and its significance in today’s digital world. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how these modifications impact public entities, ensuring compliance and accessibility for all individuals. Explore key topics such as enhanced digital accessibility requirements, inclusivity standards, and practical implementation strategies.

We'll also discuss how these changes specifically impact the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), ensuring our community stays compliant and inclusive. This session is essential for anyone looking to stay informed about the latest accessibility guidelines. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance digital inclusivity across our platforms.

We would also like to share that our office has created a 2-minute survey to gather any important topics or questions you may have for the ADA Title II Update presentation.

We would like to make this meeting as relevant and useful as possible. Please complete the survey with any specific topics or questions you would like us to cover.

Pre-Meeting Survey Link: https://go.uic.edu/Pre-MeetingSurvey

ADA Title II Update: https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/

Registration Details: 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have any questions, please reach out to either myself (mmitch42@uic.edu) or Helen Zhou (xhzhou@uic.edu).

Please Register

Contact

JaEun Jemma Ku

Date posted

May 31, 2024

Date updated

Aug 9, 2024

Speakers

Keith Hays | ADA IT Coordinator | Office for Access and Equity with UIUC

Keith is the ADA IT Coordinator in the ADA Division of the Office of Access and Equity at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He collaborates with the ADA Coordinator to provide guidance and training on IT accessibility, ensuring compliance with Section 508, the Illinois IT Accessibility Act, WCAG, and campus policies. Keith also leads the Illinois Technology Liaisons Program (ITAL) and assists in assessing the IT accessibility needs and risks across the UIUC campus, including document, program procurement, and website accessibility.