The National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education

TechEd: A Promising Practice in Including Disability Topics in a Mainstream IT Conference

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The Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechEd) employs the promising practice of including a presentation strand dedicated to the topic of technology and people with disabilities. Titles of talks in the strand have included:

• Handheld Computing Revolutionizing Information Access for The Blind
• Creating Independence for the Low Vision Student through High-Tech Solutions
• Accommodating Students by Creating an Inclusive Environment Using Technology
• Guidelines for Adopting Accessible Information Technology in Schools
• Alternate Media for Individuals with Disabilities

Held annually in California, TechEd attracts approximately 4,000 people from all over the world in every level of education. By including a strand on people with disabilities and technology, TechEd sends a strong message that disability-related access issues should be a routine consideration in the deployment, development, and use of all information technology in schools.

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