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CIDE is proud of its association with Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web & Technology. This conference is held annually in Denver, Colorado and hosts renowned speakers a wide scope of workshops, panels, and other events for accessibility professionals from around the world.

This year, the conference will take place November 16-20, and the organizers are now accepting proposals for sessions. The deadline for submission is April 29, 2026.

Accessing Higher Ground seeks proposals on topics such as:

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

View last year’s sessions to get a full sense of the typical agenda and range of topics.

Besides 1 and 2-hr main conference sessions, we are also looking for 3-hr or 6-hr pre-conference proposals.

Proposal Submission

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

Speaker Discounts

• Out of state speakers receive a 10% discount on registration
• ATHEN and AHEAD members receive an additional 10% discount
• Pre-con speakers receive 50% discount for 3-hr sessions and 100% waiver for full-day workshops

Additional Information

If you have any questions about proposal submission or the conference, contact Howard Kramer at 720-351-8668 or at the email below. e-mail: [email protected]

Conference URL: http://accessinghigherground.org/

Accessing Higher Ground is the official conference of Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN), presented by the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).