Events
CAST offers accessibility webinars and presentations at national convenings and conferences, with the goal of increasing the availability and use of accessible educational materials and technologies for learners with disabilities across the lifespan.
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AEMing for Access
In this 30-minute series, CAST brings educators together to talk about specific topics related to accessibility in education. How are you approaching accessibility in your learning environment? Need some new ideas? Stuck on a challenge? Eager to share with others? Participants will leave with usable, bite-size information. Think of it like office hours with a focus on accessibility, accessible educational materials, accessible and assistive technologies!
Join us for our next episode on Thursday, February 20 at 1pm ET, "Take Flight: Rural Learners, Drones and Universal Design for Learning." We look forward to seeing you there!
Register for Season 2 of the AEMing for Access webinar series.
Did you miss a webinar? We have all of the previous episodes recorded!
Join us for the latest Accessibility Brew at the CAST Café!
How are you approaching accessibility in your learning environment? Are you stuck in a rut? Need some new ideas? Struggling with a challenge? Eager to share a new idea or strategy with others?
Meet CAST’s team of friendly Accessibility Specialists at the CAST Café!
Every first Thursday of the month from 1:00–2:00 pm PT / 4:00–5:00 pm ET, we’ll focus on a topic, share some little-known resources from the Accessibility Team, and the rest is up to you. Show up, chat, ask questions, or just listen to the conversation. The CAST Café is open and ready to welcome you.
Join us for the next conversation at the CAST Café on Thursday, Febryary 6! Our blend of the month (topic) is "Checking in after ATIA...Let's share!" We look forward to seeing you there!
Register once for the entire CAST Café monthly series
Have an idea for a topic? Let us know by filling out this quick form, or share it with us on Twitter or Bluesky using #AEM4All and tagging @CAST_UDL (Twitter) or @cast-udl.bsky.social (Bluesky).
Upcoming Events
Accessibility Matters: The What, Why & How
Participants will learn how accessible materials interconnect with assistive technologies, explore design advantages, common issues, and best practices. They will gain practical experience in testing and reviewing materials and understand how accessibility and assistive technologies work together. By the end, participants will be equipped to design inclusive and effective materials from the start.9:00AM – 12:00PM ET on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Accessibility Matters: The What, Why & How
Participants will explore the integration of accessible educational materials (AEM), accessible technologies (AT), and assistive technologies. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in design, benefits, challenges, and best practices. Practical exercises will ensure participants gain skills to create inclusive educational materials and an understanding of how AEM, AT, and assistive technologies support students in the classroom.8:00AM – 9:00AM PT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Blaschke Report: AI and accessibility in the K-12 environment
The focus of the 2024 Blaschke Fellowship report will be to identify promising practices, policies and guidelines that school district leaders can implement around the use of Generative AI and accessibility. How should districts vet and approve AI functionality as it relates to accessibility? Likewise, what policies and guidance should school districts provide around AI and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure the privacy of student data?9:15AM – 10:15AM PT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025