[Access Lunch] Last Call to Speak at GAAD!

[Kimberly Norris]

Thank you to those of you who have already signed up to share your
accessibility research with faculty and staff at our Global Accessibility
Awareness Day. If you haven't yet submitted a topic, please submit this
week. We are still finalizing and will extend the deadline until Friday.
Details below.

*GAAD 2025 *

The Digital Accessibility Office invites you to *submit a lightning talk
and/or table discussion*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS8ZQXMKKPpMWTyMSnO0Q-hHObsG36FV0tS6fdFawz1DcDlQ/viewform>
for
our third annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event.
Presenters are encouraged to attend in person, but virtual options may be
available for those who are unable to travel to campus.
Event Details:

Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Mellon University, Jared L. Cohon University Center
Presentation Options:

You may choose to:

   -

   Give a five-minute lightning talk followed by a table discussion
   -

   Lead a table discussion only

Suggested Topics (not limited to):

   -

   Accessibility tools (should be available for use at CMU)
   -

   Generative AI
   -

   User experiences and demonstrations
   -

   Your accessibility research, paper, or publication
   -

   Your accessibility program (how are you incorporating accessibility best
   practices in your department)
   -

   Best practices for inclusion, learning support, neurodivergence, etc

Lightning Talk & Table Discussion Format

If your presentation is chosen for a lightning talk, you will deliver a
five-minute presentation, followed by a table discussion where attendees
can ask questions and engage in deeper conversations. If you opt for a
table talk only, you will lead a small-group discussion on your chosen
topic without giving a formal presentation.
Guidelines for Your Lightning Talk:

   -

   Keep it concise: Stick to the five-minute limit—focus on one key idea or
   takeaway.
   -

   Be engaging: Use real-world examples, personal stories, or demonstrations
   to make your point.
   -

   Keep slides minimal: If using slides, aim for three to five slides max,
   avoiding text-heavy content.
   -

   End with a call to action: Leave the audience with a question,
   challenge, or key insight to spark discussion.

Leading a Table Discussion:

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   Start with a brief introduction (1-2 minutes) to frame the topic.
   -

   Encourage questions and insights from attendees.
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   Be prepared with a few prompting questions to guide the conversation.
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   Keep it interactive—this is a chance for dialogue, not just Q&A.

Submission Deadline:

March 14, 2025

*Submit a Topic* <https://forms.gle/NFnpb5YBZVZFfM6SA>

Email digital-access at cmu.edu with questions or event suggestions.



*Kimberly Norris*

*Digital Accessibility Coordinator*

*Computing Services**, Digital Accessibility Office*



Carnegie Mellon University

5000 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Digital Accessibility Office Website
<https://www.cmu.edu/computing/dao/index.html>

knorris2 at andrew.cmu.edu
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