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Full Schedule

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The AccessU 2023 schedule includes one day of pre-conference workshops followed by three days of live training and Q&A sessions. All times are US Central times.

Types of Sessions

AccessU 2023 is a hybrid event. All General Conference sessions and most Pre-Conference Deep Dive Workshops will be available on-site and to virtual attendees. Most instructors will be in-person in Austin, TX, and we will indicate which instructors will present virtually.

  • Deep Dives are full-day workshops. Only attendees who purchase Premiere or Pre-Conference tickets will have access to these workshops.
  • General Sessions are 90 min-180 min sessions.
    • Some sessions will include pre-recorded materials played at the beginning of the session, followed by the instructor leading participants in a practice activity and/or Q&A session.
  • Demonstrations: Presenters will demonstrate a product, service or technology.
  • Roundtable: A moderator will introduce a topic/idea and facilitate discussion with panelists and the audience.
Download Schedule at a Glance (Microsoft Excel)

Past Sessions:

Tuesday, May 9, 2023: AccessU 2023

8:30 AM
to 4:30 PMTue, May 9

6:30 PM
to 7:30 PMTue, May 9

  • Track: Keynote
    Keynote: The Future History of Accessibility Austin Marriot South

    taught by: Peter Slatin

    More Information about Keynote: The Future History of Accessibility

    How did exclusionary reality become the status quo, default front door to just about everything everywhere? To understand that we need to consider that the true obstacle to access and participation is neither digital nor physical. We have to dig deeper to face how to pull that framework inside out so that accessibility becomes the foundation of the way we all live. No invitation needed. Session Detail For Keynote: The Future History of Accessibility

Wednesday, May 10, 2023: AccessU 2023

8:00 AM
to 9:00 AMWed, May 10

  • Track: Keynote
    Keynote: Intentional Inclusion Jones Auditorium (Ragsdale Hall)

    taught by: Giselle Mota

    More Information about Keynote: Intentional Inclusion

    Web3, metaverse, and extended realities present exciting and unique opportunities for disabled users. Representation, access, and inclusion in these emerging technology spaces are crucial. Join Giselle Mota as she explores how we can and should inspire technology for good, elevate voices of those with lived experience, and create pathways to inclusion. Session Detail for Keynote: Intentional Inclusion

9:15 AM
to 10:45 AMWed, May 10

11:00 AM
to 12:30 PMWed, May 10

1:00 PM
to 2:00 PMWed, May 10

  • Track: Development
    WAI and You: Working Together to Advance Digital Accessibility Mabee Ballroom (Ragsdale Hall)

    taught by: Shawn Lawton Henry

    More Information about WAI and You: Working Together to Advance Digital Accessibility

    Find WAI and You: Working Together to Advance Digital Accessibility on the Knowbility Learning Center Find out about new and surprising free resources from the organization that develops Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). WAI resources help you create an environment where accessibility flourishes — whether you need to better understand how people use the web, train developers new to accessibility, help content creators understand … Session Detail For WAI and You: Working Together to Advance Digital Accessibility

2:15 PM
to 3:45 PMWed, May 10

2:15 PM
to 5:30 PMWed, May 10

4:00 PM
to 5:30 PMWed, May 10

Thursday, May 11, 2023: AccessU 2023

8:30 AM
to 11:45 AMThu, May 11

8:30 AM
to 10:00 AMThu, May 11

10:15 AM
to 11:45 AMThu, May 11

1:00 PM
to 1:45 PMThu, May 11

2:00 PM
to 3:30 PMThu, May 11

2:00 PM
to 5:15 PMThu, May 11

3:45 PM
to 5:15 PMThu, May 11

Friday, May 12, 2023: AccessU 2023

8:00 AM
to 9:00 AMFri, May 12

9:15 AM
to 10:45 AMFri, May 12

11:00 AM
to 12:00 PMFri, May 12

  • Track: Social & Networking
    Neurodivergent Sensory Recovery Session Jones Auditorium (Ragsdale Hall)
    More Information about Neurodivergent Sensory Recovery Session

    After a long week of bright lights, crowds, masking, presenting, and learning, some of us neuroSpicy folks with sensory sensitivities will be overdue for rest and recovery. Join us in our specially prepared quiet room to end the conference with a meditation and breathing exercise for nervous system recovery followed by some time spent together in restful silence. No small talk, no eye contact (unless u want to), just peace. Feel free to bring a yoga mat, cushion or other items for your … Session Detail for Neurodivergent Sensory Recovery Session

  • Track: Development
    Roundtable Discussions Mabee Ballroom (Ragsdale Hall)
    More Information about Roundtable Discussions

    Please join us for informal but lively discussions on a range of topics. If you are onsite and wish to join one of the virtual roundtables, please find a quiet place on campus and join the Zoom meeting. Session Detail for Roundtable Discussions

1:15 PM
to 2:45 PMFri, May 12