Mark your calendars and join us for the Inclusion by Design Summit—a virtual gathering focused on elevating inclusivity and accessibility in education and the workplace. This online event offers practical sessions, expert insights, and collaborative discussions on Universal Design (UD), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Digital Accessibility. It’s a chance to connect with colleagues, discover new strategies, and play a part in shaping more inclusive environments. We look forward to seeing you there!

What to Expect?

• Engage in Interactive Workshops: Delve into various interactive workshops that will enrich your understanding and skills in inclusive design practices.
• Participate in Speed Sessions: Enjoy rapid, insightful sessions that will keep you on your toes and enhance your knowledge in designing inclusive digital and physical environments.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded professionals passionate about fostering inclusivity in all aspects of life and work.
• Discover Insights from a Guest Speaker: Engage in a compelling discussion where our esteemed guest will share their extensive knowledge and firsthand experiences leading the way for inclusive design.

Schedule

Improve Document Accessibility with Microsoft 365 Tools
Presenter: Gloria Barron (ELITE)
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Open Discussion: Changes to ADA and Title II
Presenter: Dr. Paul Miller (ELITE)
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Empowering Holistic Learners: Applying UDL 3.0 in Real Classrooms
Presenters: Adam Reed (ELITE)
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Embracing Neurodiversity: Practical Strategies for an Inclusive Workplace and Classroom
Presenters: Karen Silverstrim and Bonni Miller (Salisbury University)
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Inclusion and Digital Badging: Enhancing Accessibility in Education (Speed Session)
Presenter: Dr. Christine Crefton (ELITE)
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Introduction to the Neuroscience of Learning (Speed Session)
Presenter: Erin Marcinek (Dept. Head and Faculty)
Time: 11:30 PM – 12:00 PM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Creating Accessible Courses Using the CLEAR Framework (Speed Session)
Presenter: Dr. Paul Miller (ELITE)
Time: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Bridges to Belonging: Crossing into Digital Well-being in Online Classes (Keynote)
Presenter: Kelly Cooney (Learning Engineer, Johns Hopkins University School of Education)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Using Blackboard Ultra for Inclusive and Engaging Learning Experiences
Presenters: Blackboard Ultra Team (ELITE)
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM  — Workday (for MC internal) 

Dismantling Linguistic Bias in Higher Education
Presenter: Megan Calvert (ELITE)
Time: 2:15PM – 3:15 PM — Workday (for MC internal) 

Interested in Presenting?

• Applications are now closed! If you did not get an opportunity to present and would like one, stay in touch and join us in the Spring 2025!

Key Dates:

• Thursday, October 24: Zoom links shared with all participants
• Friday, October 25: Inclusion by Design Conference

Registration Information

• **Registration closed October 24.
• The Inclusion by Design Conference is a free and open to the public. Share with anyone you think may be interested!
• To accommodate attendees with busy schedules, registration will be for individual sessions rather than the entire conference, allowing you to participate in the specific topics that interest you most
• MC Employees, Workday links for specific sessions forthcoming so you can get professional development credits.

Accommodations:

To request reasonable accommodation(s), please contact UDC@montgomerycollege.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email UDC@montgomerycollege.edu