Agenda
Below is the projected schedule for the conference in PDT
ACVREP Credit and WA Clock Hours available
Mobility Matters 2024 is a virtual conference exploring the connection between libraries, inclusive literacy, use of AI, accessible transportation, learning communities, and non-visual forms of graphic novels. This event brings together thought leaders and experts from a variety of fields with a central focus on inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.
8:30-9 - Welcome and introduce sponsors
9-9:30 - KeyNote, Dr. Judy Dixon: A Journey in Navigating Knowledge and Creating Access
9:30-10:15 - Dr. Yue-Ting Siu: CATT Center Building Technology Communities of Practice
10:15-10:30 - Break
10:30-11:30 - Panel- Navigating AI: Join Panelists Describing AI as a Tool for Exploration and Inclusion
11:30- 12:30 - Panel - Navigating with Public Transportation: Partnerships for Access
12:30-1:00 - Lunch
1:00-1:30 - Michael Cantino & Becky Emmert: Transforming Visual Art with 3-D Printing
1:30-2:30- Dr. Melissa Pebly: Inclusive Storytime in Public Libraries
2:30-3:00 - Final reflections, questions, evaluation, and thoughts for the future- Dr. Judy Dixon
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to describe approaches to designing inclusive literacy programming
Participants will be able to describe opportunities and challenges to inclusive practices using AI
Participants will be able to articulate resources for accessible technology integration for promoting literacy
Participants will explore the value of transportation partnerships to promote community inclusion
Participants will be able to articulate adapted graphic novels that promote access and self-determination
Participants will explore a case study of a large metro transit center partnering with members of the Disability community to set goals and implement actions for accessibility
Participants will discuss the impact of collaboration on team member engagement and problem solving
Participants will understand the ways that small, positive, community-informed changes are leading to long-term plans for station design.
