Planning to Delivery:
A 1EdTech and WCET Accessibility Workshop Series

1EdTech Consortium and WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies) are teaming up to offer a powerful new professional development experience: “Planning to Delivery: A 1EdTech and WCET Accessibility Workshop Series.” This multi-month program is designed to help institutions and edtech providers confidently build, evaluate, and sustain accessible digital learning environments.

What’s Inside the Series

  • Engaging virtual workshops led by accessibility experts

  • Hands-on coaching tailored to your team’s needs

  • Peer feedback and shared problem-solving

  • A collaborative, in-person capstone experience

By the end of the series, your team will be equipped with the practical tools, frameworks, and knowledge needed to ensure web-based content meets U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.1 AA standards—while also strengthening your institution’s long-term accessibility strategy.

The journey begins with virtual workshops starting in January 2026, followed by an immersive in-person capstone in June 2026, held alongside the Learning Impact Conference in San Francisco.

Get a "Sneak Peek" at our plans for this workshop series.
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Who Should Apply?

Organizational teams responsible for creating accessible content for their learners, customers, and users.

Participants will gain practical insights and strategies for implementing accessibility practices in their online content and services, including:

  • Overview of the standards and DOJ requirements. 
  • Create buy-in for faculty and administration for accessibility compliance. 
  • Learn strategies for evaluating current content for accessibility and remediation of content
  • Explore tools that enhance accessibility, including captioning and audio descriptions for videos.
  • Develop policies and guidance to ensure digital content is accessible 
  • Evaluate current practices for accessibility using resources and rubrics. 
     

 

If Selected, What Is the Cost of the Workshop Series?

 

  • 1EdTech and WCET Members: $1,500
    • Flat rate for 3 team members, minimum of 2 people
    • Additional team members are $500/person
  • Non-members: $2,000
    • Flat rate for 3 team members, minimum of 2 people
    • Additional team members are $500/person
  • The workshop fee is required after a team is accepted
    • The fee does not cover travel expenses or Learning Impact Conference registration.

 

How Do I Apply?

 

  • Assemble your team
  • Complete the application form with your project abstract
  • Commit to the Series (including all online and one in-person session)

Planning to Delivery: A 1EdTech and WCET Accessibility Workshop Series
Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026

Submit Application

 

 

Expert Presenters and Coaches

 

Christine Fox

Christine Fox
Vice President
Operations,
CAST
 

Mark Hakkinen

Mark Hakkinen
Digital Accessibility Compliance Dir.,
ETS

Kelly Hermann

Kelly Hermann
VP of Accessibility and Student Affairs,
University of Phoenix
 

Rolando

Rolando Méndez-Fernández
Director of Education,
Teach Access

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson 
Vice President Content,
Benetech

Megan Raymond

Megan Raymond
Sr. Dir. Membership
and Programs,
WCET

Kevin Corcoran

Kevin Corcoran
AVP, Center for
Distributed Learning,
Univ. of Central Florida

Susan Haught Sr. Technical Program

Susan Haught
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Product
1EdTech

 

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Add These Dates to Your Calendar

Sneak Peek Webinar

October 24, 2025

10:00-10:30 AM ET
 

WCET Conference

October 22, 2025

10:15 MDT
 

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Webinar Series (if selected)