Expanding the Global Accessibility Professional through Advocacy, Data Collection, Certifications, Professional Education, and Networking

Thematic area of learning: 
Accessibility, Design for All, Certification and Organizational Inclusion
Typical target learners: 
Anyone interested in learning about integrating an internal accessibility organization-wide education and certification program for employees
Learning outcomes of the session
Please list the 3 most relevant learning outcomes by completing the following phrase: At the end of the session the participants will ...
Outcome 1.: 
Learn about the Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation Index and other international resources
Outcome 2: 
Learn about the domains of global accessibility professional certifications
Outcome 3: 
Learn about professional education and international initiatives
Proposed format: 
seminar_tutorial
Lecturers / teachers / experts / support figures that will be involved: 
Christopher M. Lee, PhD., Francesca Cesa Bianchi, Gottfried Zimmermann, Sabine Lobnig, Klaus Hoeckner
Description/Abstract: 
A presentation, led by the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs, and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), will highlight their model for expanding the global accessibility professional through institutional advocacy research, policy development, certifications, professional education, and regional chapters Join the presenters as they highlight their global resource framework. Learning Outcome 1.: Learn about the Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation Index and other international resources. Learning Outcome 2: Learn about the domains of global accessibility professional certifications. Learning Outcome 3: Learn about professional education and international initiatives. Thematic area of learning: Accessibility, Design for All, Certification and Organizational Inclusion Typical target learners: Anyone interested in learning about integrating an internal accessibility organization-wide education and certification program for employees. Speakers: Christopher M. Lee, PhD., Francesca Cesa Bianchi, Gottfried Zimmermann, Sabine Lobnig, Klaus Hoeckner