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.
Conference Handouts
All times are Pacific
8:30 - 8:45: Opening remarks and sponsor recognition
8:45 - 9:30: Keynote, Amos Miller, Luke Buckberrough
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: APH Tada Curriculum, CATT NW and Student Coders, Dr. Yue-Ting Su, and guests
11:45- 12:45 Lunch and Learn Chat, Greg Stilson, Mike May
12:45- 1:00: Break
1:00- 1:45: Transit Panel- Map Symbology Michael Corrente, Trimet; Kathy Malone, Sound Transit
1:45- 2:45: APH Hive and Rosen Course, Dr. Sandra Rosen, Amy Campbell
2:45 - 3:00: Final reflections, closing codes, evaluation, thoughts for the future
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to describe approaches to designing inclusive sports programming.
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.