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A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws

September 16, 2025 Presented on: September 16, 2025

Join us for an informative journey as we explore the world of accessibility laws! We’ll travel across the globe to discover how different countries are promoting ICT accessibility through legislation. Our itinerary includes stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe, where we’ll highlight Section 508, ADA Title II Web Accessibility, the Accessible Canada Act, and the European Accessibility Act. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session or can be posed during the live webinar. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning will be provided.

Continuing Education Recognition Available

  Certificate Credit hours
  ACTCP 1.5
  Certificate of Attendance 1.5

Speakers:

Nadine Charron, Executive Director of the Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology Program, Shared Services Canada

Katherine Eng, Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board

Susanna Laurin, Managing Director and Chair, Funka Foundation

Jamie Strawbridge, Attorney, Brown, Goldstein & Levy

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