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AccessU 2025
Call for Proposals

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Our instructors are the heart of AccessU providing in-depth, hands-on, deep learning opportunities for attendees.

Submission Deadline: February 14, 2025

Share your passion and knowledge of accessibility and submit your session proposal for this year's conference!

Session Tracks

AccessU will feature seven learning tracks this year.

  • Development
  • Testing
  • Design & User Experience
  • Documents & Templates
  • Interactive & Emerging Technologies
  • Organizational Strategy
  • Policy & Advocacy

Session Formats

AccessU stands out from other conferences because our sessions teach and train participants. Sessions are in-depth, hands-on learning experiences for virtual and onsite attendees.

  • Deep Dive Workshops - pre-conference workshops for intensive training and practice
    • 4-6 hours
    • Presented live from St. Edward's to onsite and virtual attendees
  • General Sessions - designed for participants to learn skills and practice with peers
    • Presented live from St. Edward's to onsite and virtual attendees
    • Options
      • 180-minute live presentation that includes a minimum of 45 minutes for Q&A and practice
      • 90-minute live presentation that includes a minimum of 30 minutes for Q&A and practice
      • 90-minute pre-recorded presentation (45-60-minute video played during the scheduled session with a minimum of 30 minutes for live Q&A and practice)

Additional Information

  • We are accepting presentations from presenters that are not able to attend AccessU in Austin, TX and wish to present virtually through Zoom Events. Please indicate your attendance plans in your proposal submission form.
  • We will notify presenters by February 20, 2025 if they have been accepted
  • Presenters will be asked to provide materials by April 3, 2025, so they can be prepared and added to the Learning Center for attendees to access prior to sessions as needed.
  • Accepted presenters and one co-presenter will receive a free General Ticket to AccessU.

Contact us at accessu@knowbility.org or teenya@knowbility.org if you have questions or issues with the submission form.