Below is the projected schedule for the conference in PDT
ACVREP Credit, WA Clock Hours, and Professional Development Hours available
Mobility Matters 2025 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: Dr. Maneka Brooks - Opening remarks and sponsor recognition
8:45 - 9:45: Keynote, Cameron Black - Getting into the Game: A Sports Fan's Dream Realized
9:45 - 10:00: Break
10:00 - 11:30: Panel - A Journey Map Through Transportation: Portland Case Study
11:30 - 12:30: Dr. Yue-Ting Siu and partners - Tech and Partnerships for Community Access
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch and Learn Chat with Dr. Yue-Ting Siu
1:00 - 1:45: Mussie Gebre - O&M Technologies that include people who are DeafBlind
1:45 - 2:45: Scott Crawford - Walkers, Crutches, and Support Canes… Oh My! Orientation and Mobility for People with Orthopedic Impairments
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.