Agenda

Three participants work together.

Tuesday, November 29

8:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast and Networking

9:00 – 9:30 
Welcome, Introductions
Meeting Goal: Improve the accessibility of IT developed, procured, & used by public postsecondary institutions in Washington State
Objectives:

  • Increase understanding of requirements of Policy #188
  • Share & develop plans for implementing Policy
  • Build relationships between those implementing Policy state-wide

9:30 – 10:30 
Overview of Legal Foundation for Accessible IT
Definition of “Accessible”
Lessons Learned from Resolutions of Legal Challenges Regarding the Accessibility of IT at Other Schools
Meeting Facilitator: Sheryl Burgstahler, Policy #188 Coordinator, University of Washington

10:45 – 12
Overview of State Policy #188 Requirements
Sheryl Burgstahler, Q&A about Policy #188: Engagement with Ryan Leisinger, WATech

12:00 – 12:45
Lunch & Discussion: What are questions/concerns you have about implementing Policy #188 on your campus?
Write responses on post-its & place on poster sheets

1:00 – 1:30
Welcome from Aaron Powell, UW’s Interim Vice President for UW-IT & CIO

1:30 – 2:15
Small Group Discussions: What are key steps you are taking or plan to take to implement Policy #188?
Write responses on flip charts & handouts

2:30 – 3:00
Report out From Small Group Discussions

3:00 – 4:00
Small Group Discussions: What are the campus leaders/units that should be involved in complying with Policy #188, what roles do/will they play, & what processes are in place or need to be developed?
Write responses on flip charts & handouts

4:00 – 5:00
Report out From Small Group Discussions, Further Discussion, & Plans for Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 30

8:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast & Networking

9:00 – 9:45
Feedback from Yesterday & Discussion of How Campuses Can Collaborate in Meeting Policy #188 Requirements

9:45 – 10:30
Develop Individual Campus Plans in Groups or as Individuals

10:45 – 12
Report-out From Campus Plan Development Activity
Resources available, resources desired, and ways to continue to work together

12:00 –
Lunch & Continued Discussion