Virtual Symposium Sessions by Topic
Accessible Facilities
May 4th
- 2010 Standards for Accessible Design Part 1
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Part 2.
-Debra Martins & Josh Schorr, US. Access Board
May 5th
- Beyond the Minimums: Universal Design as a Strategy for Building Inclusive Communities. -Jennifer Skulski, Skulski Consulting
- Public Rights-of-Way– Melissa Anderson, Federal Highway Administration
ADA Coordinator
May 4th
- Unlocking the Mysteries of Access: Self-Evaluation & Transition Plans Part 1
- Unlocking the Mysteries of Access: Self-Evaluation & Transition Plans Part 2 -Kristi Avalos, Accessology & Brain Shamburger, Kimley Horn
- Turning Access Intentions Into Actions: Tools to Transform Arts, Culture & Civic Spaces –Dani Rose, Open Door Arts & Portia Brown, Open Door Arts
May 5th
- City of Phoenix 5-Year Assessment & Transition Plan-Lessons Learned –Nanette Odell, Life Quest Training & Consulting & Kristen Verbus, City of Phoenix
- ADA Coordinator Practical Strategies & Tips for Success – Ali Everett, City of Los Angeles Dept on Disability, CA & Lisa Almilli, City of Chino, CA
May 6th
- It Depends! Resolving Complex Issues as an ADA Coordinator – Ali Everett, City of Los Angeles Dept on Disability & Laney Davidson, County of Marin, CA
Digital Accessibility
May 4th
- AI and Digital Accessibility: The Good, The Bad, The Hopeful -Aaron Arvig, State of Minnesota Digital Accessibility Coordinator
- April 24, 2026 Has Come and Gone. What’s Next for Digital Accessibility? —-Judith Risch, Disability & Digital Accessibility Special Advisor, Grand River Solutions
- Website & Social Media Accessibility Is Easier Than You Think! -Gabriel Navarrette and Raina Benford, Pacific ADA Center
Effective Communication
May 4th
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility in Cultural Spaces -Tina Gonzales Childress, InnoCaption
- Plain Language: How Your Written Communication May Be a Barrier to Access –Pat Swartz & Jerri Davison, Pacific ADA Center
May 5th
- Case-Based Support: HANDS Disabilities & Autism Justice ECHO & Learning Continuum –Kristan Sievers-Coffer, HANDS in Autism
May 6th
- ADA & Effective Communication: Title II & Title III – Barry Whaley & Cheri Hofmann, Southeast ADA Center
Employment
May 5th
- Title I Employment Guidelines -Jana Burke, Mariposa Professional Services
- ADA at Work: Real Stories of Accommodation in Action -Kelley Frake & Marcy Hintzman, Great Lakes ADA Center
- From Barriers to Solutions: Practical Strategies for the Interactive Process – Marcy Hintzman, Great Lakes ADA Center
May 6th
- Light Duty, Modified Duty, Undue Hardship: Do You Know Your Role? – Beth De Lima, HRM Consulting, Inc & Leave Management Solutions
- Advancing Employment Equity: Inclusive Practices for Neurodiverse Talent – Ariel Simms, Disability Belongs
Healthcare
May 6th
- ADA in Action: Building an Inclusive Healthcare System – Justin Stark, Tampa General Hospital
- Healthcare and the ADA: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You – Kristi Avalos, Accessology
Higher Education
May 6th
- Grounded Practice: Guiding Principles for Making Access and Accommodation Decisions in Higher Education – Melanie Thornton, University of Arkansas
- ADA in Practice: Higher Education Academic Adjustments – Marcy Hintzman, Great Lakes ADA Center
- Bridging the Gap in Higher Education: From ADA Accommodations to Proactive Accessibility and Universal Design – Martha Wong & Amanda Niguidula, Florida International University
Law Enforcement
May 5th
- Improving Law Enforcement Encounters w/ People with Dementia. -Chris Smith, Larmer County Co Sheriff’s Office & Cyndy Luzinski, Dementia Together
- Detention and Correctional Facilities: The Do’s and Don’ts of ADA Access Compliance –Syroun Sanossian, SZS Engineering
Miscellaneous
May 4th
- Aging, Disability, and the ADA -Maggie Sims, Rocky Mountain ADA Center
- Regulatory Crystal Ball –Judith Risch, Disability & Digital Accessibility Special Advisor, Grand River Solutions
May 6th
- Service First: Accessibility in Customer Service – Dani Rose, Open Door Arts
- Movement + Mindfulness: Adaptive Dance as Accessible Recreation – Garley Briggs “GiGi Tonye”
- Preparing for Emergencies under the ADA Means Including the Whole Community – Jan Garrett, Pacific ADA Center & Stephanie Miller, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
Service Animals
May 5th
- Navigating Assistance Animal Accommodations in the Workplace – Kristen Newman & Lydia Olmstead, Great Plains ADA Center, Michelle Krefft, DirectEmployers Association
- Service Animals: Navigating Rights, Responsibilities, and Compliance – Katie Warden, Northwest ADA Center