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Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference 2026

Organized by Association on Higher Education And Disability

Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of accessible media, Universal Design, and Assistive Technology in university, business, and public set...

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Dates: Nov 16-20, 2026
Location: Denver, CO
Deadline: Sep 27, 2026
Attendees: 600
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About this conference

Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of accessible media, Universal Design, and Assistive Technology in university, business, and public settings. It addresses legal and policy issues, including ADA and Section 508 compliance, and the creation of accessible media and information resources, such as Web pages and library resources. For Higher Education institutions, there is a strong focus on campus accommodation, policies, alternate format production, Universal Design, and curriculum accessibility. For businesses and other audiences, sessions cover best practices for web design, reaching untapped audiences through accessible design, and compliance with existing and anticipated Section 508 and ADA stipulations.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship levels include: Bronze ($1500) which provides logo display, one exhibit table, one full conference registration, a second exhibit-only pass, and one keynote dinner ticket. Silver ($2000) adds a half-page ad. Gold ($2500) includes two keynote dinner tickets, a one-hour presentation, and a half-page ad. Specialized sponsorships are also available: Conference Lanyard Sponsorship ($3000), Platinum Keynote Dinner Sponsorship ($5000) with prominent acknowledgment, a full-page ad, and two main conference passes. Computer Lab Sponsorship ($3500) where the lab room is named after the company. Refreshment Break Sponsorship ($3500) with prominent acknowledgment during the break event. All specialized sponsorships at $3000 and above also include benefits listed under the $2500 Gold sponsorship level, unless otherwise specified.