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  <body><![CDATA[<p>The Office of Information Technology – Enterprise Information Systems – is hosting a live stream of this year's Accessing Higher Ground&nbsp;Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 14 - 18, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:</strong></h3>

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	<li>Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public settings.</li>
	<li>Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance.</li>
	<li>The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.</li>
	<li>The incorporation of&nbsp;Universal Design content into university&nbsp;curriculums.</li>
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<h3><strong>Typical audiences include:</strong></h3>

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	<li>Web Designers &amp; Project Managers</li>
	<li>Assistive Technologists</li>
	<li>ADA Coordinators</li>
	<li>Human Resource Personnel</li>
	<li>Persons With Disabilities</li>
	<li>Disability Specialists</li>
	<li>Faculty</li>
	<li>Course Designers</li>
	<li>Media Specialists and Programmers</li>
	<li>IT and Communication Managers&nbsp;</li>
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<h3><strong>Highly Recommended Sessions Include:</strong></h3>

<p>TUESDAY, NOV. 15<br />
Accessibility Testing Workshop&nbsp;| 11:00 a.m. - 6:30&nbsp;p.m. EST</p>

<p>WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16<br />
PDF Accessibility – When is Good, Good Enough?&nbsp;| 11:15 a.m.&nbsp; - 12:15 p.m. EST</p>

<p>FRIDAY, NOV. 18<br />
The Road to Accessibility is Paved with Best Practices: Avoiding Best Intentions Pitfalls in Accessibility&nbsp;| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EST</p>

<p><strong>A complete agenda of discussion topics can be found at:&nbsp;<a href="https://accessinghigherground.org/conference-schedule-overview-2022/">https://accessinghigherground.org/conference-schedule-overview-2022/</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;<em>Please note that times&nbsp;shown on the linked website are&nbsp;in Mountain&nbsp;time (two hours behind) and not Eastern time.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>Dr. James Logan:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:james.logan@oit.gatech.edu?subject=Accessing%20Higher%20Ground">james.logan@oit.gatech.edu</a><br />
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