Join us for Accessibility Awareness Day at the University of South Dakota—an inspiring event on World Site Day dedicated to raising awareness about digital accessibility, learner variability, and the power of assistive technology. Our keynote speaker is Laura Bostick, the former President of National Organization of Parents for Blind Children. Discover how simple design choices can open up new opportunities for people with disabilities in classrooms and on campus. Experience engaging presenters, micro-trainings, AT tools, and experts—all designed to help you see the world through a new lens. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, tech user, or content creator, this event will equip you with practical skills and powerful insights to make your digital work more accessible for everyone. “Let’s build a future where every learner can thrive,” Dr. Angela K. Jackson, Director for the  Office of Accessibility. RSVP at accessibility@usd.edu for the free lunch.

Contact: Office of Accessibility  |  605-658-3745  |  accessibility@usd.edu

AGENDA

10 am - opening remarks by the Director of the Office of Accessibility

10:15 am - keynote speaker - Laura Bostick 

11:00 am  - USD Digital Accessibility Plan presentation by Angela Jackson

11:30 am - Student Access: Disability Panel

12:00 pm - Lunch

12:20 pm  - Assistive Technology Talk (highlighting AI tools)

12:45 pm - The Office of Accessibility Presentation and Q/A

1:10 pm - PDF Remediation 

1:35 pm - Excel and Accessibility in STEM

Sponsors: Office of Accessibility; Center for Teaching and Learning

TBD