A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Central Time
Sponsored by the Great Lakes ADA Center, the U.S. Access Board and the ADA National Network (ADANN).
For help, contact Great Lakes ADA Center: 1-877-232-1990 (Voice/TTY) or email webinars@adaconferences.org
Description:
Join us for an informative journey as we explore the world of accessibility laws! We’ll travel across the globe to discover how different countries are promoting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility through legislation. Our itinerary includes stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe, where we’ll highlight Section 508, ADA Title II Web Accessibility, the Accessible Canada Act, and the European Accessibility Act.
Questions can be submitted in advance of the session or can be posed during the live webinar.
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit Available: ACTCP: 1.5 Credit hours; Certificate of Attendance: 1.5 Credit hours.
Speakers:
- Nadine Charron, Executive Director of the Accessibility, Accommodation, and Adaptive Computer Technology Program, Shared Services Canada
- Katherine Eng, Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board
- Susanna Laurin, Managing Director and Chair, Funka Foundation
- Jamie Strawbridge, Attorney, Brown, Goldstein & Levy
English