Advancing Inclusive Technology Together: A CITES-ATIA Conversation
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Central Time.
Format: Free Webinar – Live Stream.
What: Free online conversation hosted by the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES).
Description:
All are invited to attend this free interactive conversation with the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES). This webinar will introduce key CITES resources that support inclusive technology planning, implementation, and systems change, with a focus on how district leaders, including [assistive technology (AT)] professionals, can use them in practice. AT and EdTech providers will gain insights into the leadership and infrastructure practices and actions steps including procurement considerations to the implementation of AT and accessible digital educational materials. Leaders will be able to share perspectives and ideas on emerging needs and how providers can support the implementation of inclusive systems, providing resources and helping to shape the future direction of CITES’ work.
Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus [on] CITES resources and will not include information on other similar or related resources.
ASL interpreters and captioning will be available for the live event.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to leverage the CITES framework and two or more resources to strengthen district relationships by demonstrating commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and long‑term impact.
- Participants will be able to identify two or more partnership strategies that enable companies to collaborate with districts, states, and intermediaries in ways that build trust, support implementation of fidelity, and advance sustainable inclusive technology ecosystems.
- Participants will collaborate with peers to examine one or more procurement challenges and identify how CITES can strengthen accessible decisions.
Target Audiences:
Accessibility Professionals; Administrators; AT Specialists; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction Individuals; Disability Services; Educators; Government/Non-Profit Agencies; Instructional Technologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Session Delivery Format:
Live stream presentation on June 9, 2026, from 4 to 5 PM Eastern Time.
Continuing Education Credits:
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs.
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
IACET: 0.1 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
Webinar Host: Christine Fox, Co-Project Director, CITES at CAST.
Speaker(s): Brian Wojcik, Ed.D, ATP; Education Program Supervisor, Assistive Technology Specialist at Assistive Technology Partnership.
If you have questions, contact us at learningcenter@atia.org.
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