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Teach Access November 2024 Update

By December 8, 2024 No Comments

As the year winds down, we’re excited to invite you to the State of Teach Access on December 6th. Don’t miss this chance to reflect on our progress and plans for the future. Register now and share the event with your networks to help expand our impact. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Attend the State of Teach Access

Join Teach Access staff, Board of Directors, and friends for a recap of 2024 successes and what lies ahead with our new 3-year strategic plan on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT). Advanced registration is required!

State of Teach Access. Hear a recap of our 2024 successes and plans for 2025. December 6, 2024 at 1 -2 pm ET/ 10-11 am PT

Teach Access Student Academy

The Teach Access Student Academy is a FREE 2-day virtual workshop on Thursday, February 20, 2025 and Friday, February 21, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm ET (8:00 am to 2:00 pm PT). Whether you’re new to accessibility or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop will empower you to create a more accessible world. The featured keynote speaker on day 1 is Haben Girma, renowned human rights lawyer and the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School.

All students are welcome to join; whether you are enrolled in a college or university or are a lifelong learner.

Teach Access Student Academy. Free 2 day virtual workshop on accessibility! Thursday, February 20th & Friday, February 21st. Whether you're new to accessibility or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop will empower you to create a more accessible world! Students of all kinds are welcome. Sponsored by verizon, google, salesforce, meta, and Merck.

Student Academy Presenters Wanted!

Share your expertise and passion for accessibility by leading an interactive workshop. We are seeking presenters to lead 30-minute sessions designed to build knowledge about accessibility, teach practical accessibility skills, and inspire meaningful action for students. Full details about what types of presentations we are looking for can be found on the Student Academy Call for Presenters Application.

Accepted presenters will receive a $500 honorarium.

Reach out to Leslie Johnson at leslie@teachaccess.org with questions!

Teach Access Anthem Award Recipient

We are thrilled to announce that Teach Access won a Silver Anthem Awardfor our Curriculum Repository in the Education, or Literacy Platform in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category! The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) selected this year’s Anthem Award winners from over 2,300 submissions from 34 countries. The Teach Access Curriculum Repository is a free resource for educators. Check it out!

Upcoming Events

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Host a Year-End Fundraiser for Teach Access

Rally your friends, family, and community to support a cause that matters to you and individuals with disabilities. It’s simple, and every dollar raised helps support our free programs and resources for educators to teach and students to learn about digital accessibility. Start your fundraiser today, share your passion, and help us reach our goal. Together, we can create lasting change! Ready to get started? Visit our campaign page!

Reminder: Our online donation form lets donors quickly check if their employer will match a donation, doubling their impact.

Peer to Peer Teach Access Graphic. Every dollar raised helps support our free programs and resources for educators to teach and students to learn about digital accessibility.