Student Academy: Assistive Technology Bootcamp

Teach Access Student Academy

Join Teach Access for a Free two-day Virtual Workshop on Accessibility on February 20th-21st, 2025. Individual sessions will occur from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT)!

All students are welcome to attend. Whether you are enrolled in a college or university or are a lifelong learner, this workshop will increase your knowledge about accessibility. Learn practical accessibility skills that can be applied to your projects and gain the confidence to have impactful conversations that inspire others to prioritize inclusion.

Learn more and register here: https://www.teachaccess.org/student-programs/

Session Details

Session 3: Assistive Technology Bootcamp

Assistive Technology Bootcamp presented by Jordan Colbert, Assistive Technology Professional.

Ten Hut! Assistive Technology is all around us and used by most individuals with disabilities. In this fast-paced session, you will be put through a crash course on the different groups of assistive technology. Once you’ve brain-muscled through the learning process, you will do mental push-ups as you work to conceptualize a design for your own assistive technology.

About Jordan Colbert

Jordan Colbert, Founder of A-TEAM Professional Consulting, is a champion of inclusivity and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Jordan received his B.A in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC). He began his career in Accessibility Services at USC in 2015, providing crucial academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Jordan serves as the Associate Director of Student Accessibility Services at Yale University, where he continues to push accessibility throughout campus and provide academic and employment accommodations to students of all degree levels.