Call for proposals: Accessing Higher Ground 2026

Accessing Higher Ground 2026, presented by AHEAD, and in partnership with ATLAS at CU Boulder, is now accepting proposals for its 29th annual conference in Denver. Submission deadline is April 29.

The Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference is set for Nov. 16-20 at the Hilton Denver City Center.

Topic areas:

·       Accessible media

·       Universal Design

·       Best practices for web and media development

·       Accessible curriculum

·       Alternate format

·       Artificial Intelligence

·       Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance

·       Evidence-based research

·      Teaching about accessibility in curriculum

·       Other topics related to accessibility in higher education and other environments, including campus-wide or business-wide accessibility initiatives

View last year’s sessions in calendar or list format to get a sense of the typical agenda and range of topics. 

Besides one- and two-hour main conference sessions, organizers are also looking for three-hour or six-hour preconference proposals. (Preconference speakers receive additional discounts on conference fees. Contact the conference organizer for more details).

Use the online speaker proposal form to submit your proposal. Additional speaker information can be found on the AHG website.

Discounts:

·       Out of state speakers receive a 10% discount on registration.

·      CU campus community members receive an additional 5% discount. CU Boulder, because it is an AHEAD member, is eligible for a 10% discount.

·       Preconference speakers receive 50% discount for three-hour sessions and 100% waiver for full-day workshops.

If you have any questions about proposal submission, contact Howard Kramer at 720-351-8668 or by email: hkramer@colorado.edu

Conference URL: http://accessinghigherground.org/