Pave the Way for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) - April 19, 2023

Info exhibits on accessibility and universal design solutions being used at North Idaho College (NIC).  2023 marks our fourth year of hosting Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) on April 19, 2023 from 10AM-2PM.

This is a FREE event that will take place in the Lake Coeur d'Alene room on the second floor of the Edminster Student Union Building at 495 N College Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Short URL: https://goo.gl/maps/V2mBKgwbzwBmdVUJA). 

Learn all about the exciting technology available at NIC that help make our campus more accessible, working toward the goal of universal design.  By talking with the exhibitors and completing the event passport, you can have a chance at winning some amazing prizes, made possible by some very generous Supporting Partners.

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Event Poster | Exhibitors | Supporting Partners | Prizes | Volunteers | Contact Us | Accommodations

Exhibitors

1. Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired - Tyler Kuisti

2. PS5 - Kaitlyn

3. Accessibility You Already Own - Jackie Stallings, Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

4. Open-Ear Sound Devices - Christan Seda

5. Tactile Signage & Wayfinding - Grace
   

6. Braille Embossing with Irie-AT Devices - Jon Gardunia

7. Disability Support Alliance Club - Isabel & MacKenzie

8. UDL and Canvas Accessibility - Theresa Huff & Patty Hoeck

9. 3D Printing for Accessibility - Neil Doyle

10. Microsoft Adaptive Accessories - Richard Deming

11. Document Accessibility - Jeremy Seda

12. Gizmo: Accessibility Prototyping - Alayna Utt & Aiden
    

13. ReadEasy Evolve - Steve Smith

14. Woojer (Haptic) Vests - Max Mendez & Chase B.
    

15. sComm UbiDuo 3 TTS2 - Barb Brambilla

16. SwellForm Tactile Paper - Chase J.

17. Audio Description & Audio Spotlight (Setup by Bob Gibson) - Andy Finney

18. Disability Support Services - Amy Taylor

19. Universal Workstation - Will Davis

20. Read & Write Gold - Daniel Smith-Chancey

21. VR: Meta Quest 2, Samsung Odyssey & WalkinVR - Kraig Lytle

Thank You to Our Supporting Partners

PRIZES

This is our most glorious year for event prizes!

Show up by 1:30PM, talk to the exhibitors, complete the PWGAAD Passport, AND...

• Turn in your entry at the prize table by 1:55PM - 1 drawing entry per person
  
• Mention one NIC Student Club you are involved in - 1 drawing entry per club
  
• The NIC Student Club with the greatest number of event attendees - 1 bonus drawing entry for that club
• Exhibitors or Volunteers - 1 automatic drawing entry
• Favorite Exhibit - 1 drawing entry for People's Choice
  

Volunteers

Anyone who is interested in volunteering can send an email to jeremyDotSedaAtNicDotEdu. Once confirmed, show up at the Lake Coeur d'Alene room on the second floor of the NIC SUB at 9:45AM on Wednesday, 4/19 for a quick briefing and to receive an event shirt/T-Shirt.

Volunteers will receive 1 automatic drawing entry to show our gratitude for their time.

Contact Us

If you have more questions regarding this event, please contact Jeremy Seda, IT Accessibility Coordinator, at (208) 929-4030 or Jeremy.Seda@NIC.EDU.

Accommodations

North Idaho College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call Jeremy Seda at (208) 929-4030 in advance of your participation or visit.