Pave the Way for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) - April 20, 2022
Info exhibits on accessibility and universal design solutions being used at North Idaho College (NIC). 2022 marks our third year of hosting Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) on April 20, 2022 from 10AM-1PM.
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.
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Event Poster | Exhibitors | Supporting Partners | Volunteers | Contact Us | Accommodations
Exhibitors
- 3D Printing for Accessibility - Neil Doyle
- Accessibility You Already Own - Jackie Stallings, Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Audio Description & Audio Spotlight - Bob Gibson
- Braille Embossing with Irie-AT Devices
- Canvas & Third-Party Tools - Cheryl Ryan
- Coeur d'Alene Public Library - Barb Brambilla-Smith, CDA Public Library
- Disability Support Alliance Club - Jon Brickert (DSA Club President)
- Funkify Disability Simulator for Chrome - Jeremy Seda
- Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired - Tyler Kuisti
- LittleBits & Microsoft SeeingAI - Stuart Loberg
- ORCAM - Robert Frank
- Owl Labs Meeting Owl - Kathy Albin
- Read & Write Gold & Equatio - Ryan Scott
- ReadEasy Evolve
- SwellForm Tactile Paper
- Tactile Signage & Wayfinding
- sComm UbiDuo 3 TTS2 - Rachelle Williams
- Universal Kiosks
- Universal Workstation
- VR: Samsung Odyssey + Xbox Connect Camera - Kraig Lytle
- Wearable Sound Devices - Bryan Eiting
Thank You to Our Supporting Partners
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, 4/20 for a quick briefing and to receive an event shirt/T-Shirt.
Volunteers will receive an extra prize entry ticket as a way to thank them 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.