Student Academy: Digital Accessibility Program 101
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 9: Digital Accessibility Program 101
Digital Accessibility Program 101, presented by Dr. Stephen Framil, Corporate Global Head of Accessibility at Merck & Co., Inc.
Explore ways to advocate for and create a sustainable digital accessibility program within an organization: 1) examine why digital accessibility is critical to business strategy, 2) identify key components of a digital accessibility program, and 3) chart the roadmap advancing an inclusive and equitable digital landscape.
About Dr. Stephen Framil
As the Corporate Global Head of Accessibility at Merck & Co., Inc., Dr. Stephen Framil has been an ardent advocate and practitioner of equitable access across the range of human experience: including the built environment, food sustainability, education, performing arts, and the digital landscape. With over 30 years of executive leadership in business strategy and innovation, policy and governance, procedure and operations, and portfolio management expertise, Steve continues to lead and champion accessibility in multinational organizations, non-profit education, and the performing arts
Steve resides in the Greater Philadelphia area with his wife Natalia, children Aren and Sasha, cats Mila and Jana, and dogs Benji and Joey. Steve maintains an active music career as the founding Executive & Music Director of Camerata Philadelphia and the Port City Music Festival (Wilmington NC). To make this all happen as a patient and CRC Survivor (NED 2024), Steve energizes through marathons and triathlons, and is a 2X Ironman (2022, 2024) – why be bad at one sport, when you can be bad at three!
