Below is the projected schedule for the conference in PDT
ACVREP Credit, WA Clock Hours, and Professional Development Hours available
Mobility Matters 2026 is a virtual conference exploring the connection between navigation and community. This event brings together thought leaders and experts from a variety of fields with a focus on inclusion and accessibility for people with vision impairments and other disabilities.
All times are Pacific
8:30 - 8:45: Opening remarks and sponsor recognition
8:45 - 9:30: Keynote, Amos Miller, Ellie Carlson
9:30 - 9:45: Break
9:45 - 10:45: Panel - National Braille Innovations, Dr. Tina Herzberg, Dr. Callie Brusegaard,Dr. Penny Rosenblum, Dr. Cheryl Kamei-Hannan
10:45 - 11:45: From Inspiration to Impact: Meet the artists and educators of TADA!, Panelists: Ann Cunningham, Chancey Fleet, and Jessica McDowell, Marco Salsiccia and Moderator: Dr. Yue-Ting Siu
11:45- 12:45 Lunch and Learn Chat: Building the Future with Technology; Community Partnerships, AI, and What we are Learning Along the Way
12:45- 12:50: Break
12:50- 1:50: Transportation Innovations- Partnerships Leading to Improvements in Wayfinding Michael Corrente, Trimet; Kathy Maloney, Sound Transit; Walter Marchbanks, PDX Airport
1:50- 2:50: APH Hive and Rosen Course, Dr. Sandra Rosen, Amy Campbell
2:50- 3:00: Final reflections, closing codes, evaluation, thoughts for the future
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to articulate resources for accessible technology integration for promoting civic engagement and community access.
Participants will explore the value of transportation partnerships to promote community inclusion.
Participants explore the interlinkages of public transit through a traveler's journey map.
Participants will learn principles for supporting people who use adapted mobility devices.
Participants will observe and discuss technologies that support navigation for people who are blind and those who are DeafBlind.