NCADEMI Events
Welcome to the Events page for the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction. Here you’ll find a list of our upcoming and previous webinars and conference presentations designed to improve the quality, availability, and timely provision of accessible digital educational materials for learners with disabilities.
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Upcoming Events
M-Enabling Summit
October 6-8, 2025 – Arlington, Virginia
NCADEMI will be represented on a panel presentation, Title II of the ADA in Education: Government, Institutional and Advocacy Insights. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that state and local governments ensure accessibility across all services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. This panel will explore how implementation is evolving within the education sector, highlighting recent developments and anticipated changes through the lens of local officials, institutions, and disability rights advocates. Visit the M-Enabling Summit website for conference information.
American Printing House (APH) Annual Meeting
October 15-17, 2025 – Louisville, Kentucky
The APH Annual Meeting is a great convening for those who work with students and adults who are blind or low vision to network with over 400 professionals from the field and learn more about new APH products, services, and initiatives. NCADEMI will be represented on a panel of national technical assistance providers that support educational agencies with implementing ADA Title II regulations. Visit the APH Annual Meeting website for conference information.
National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Conference
October 27-29, 2025 – San Diego, California
NCADEMI will present Building SEA Support for LEA Provision of Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction. This session will introduce special education leaders to NCADEMI’s Quality Indicators for the Provision and Use of Accessible Materials in PreK-12 Systems. The team will facilitate a discussion that emphasizes the importance of including accessibility in the areas of evaluation, procurement, creation, selection, and use of high-quality educational materials and technologies. With a focus on how each Critical Component serves as an action item towards achieving a robust, coordinated system, attendees will be given ideas for immediate improvement to their current systems. Beyond immediate improvements, this discussion will help agencies identify the need to build a community and culture that prioritizes accessibility for students with disabilities. It will also highlight the value of the connection between SEAs and LEAs as they collaborate on the provision of accessible digital educational materials and instruction. Visit the NASDSE 2025 Conference website for event information.
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference
January 29-31, 2026 – Orlando, Florida
Pre-conference workshop, Wednesday, January 28, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Digital Doesn’t Equal Accessible: Moving from Misconception to Meaningful Access
This interactive workshop, offered at a discounted registration of $125 per person, equips K-12 educators with essential knowledge and practical skills to improve the accessibility of digital educational materials. Participants will explore the impact of digital accessibility on students with disabilities, gain a clear understanding of key legal requirements, and learn techniques for creating and evaluating accessible digital content. The workshop features hands-on activities, real-world applications, and expert guidance from the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI). Participants will leave with actionable strategies, free implementation resources, and access to ongoing support to drive digital accessibility improvements in their schools and districts.
Breakout session, Thursday, January 29, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
From Gaps to Gains: Improving Access to Digital Materials for All Students
This session empowers education professionals to create accessible digital learning environments through intentional, coordinated efforts. Participants will gain practical strategies for evaluating and strengthening their state’s or district’s current processes for delivering accessible digital educational materials for students with and without disabilities. Presenters will lead a guided self-assessment simulation, interactive discussions, and collaborative planning. Each attendee will leave with at least one action item to implement within 30 days, along with the availability of ongoing, no-cost technical assistance to drive long-term, system-wide improvement.
Breakout session, Friday, January 30, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
AT Needs Backup: Why Digital Accessibility Can’t Be Optional
This session explores the critical need for aligning AT solutions with accessible digital content to ensure the educational and workforce advancements of individuals with disabilities. While AT can enhance independence and opportunity, its effectiveness is limited when paired with inaccessible materials. Laws like Title II of the ADA and Section 508 address this issue, but technical complexity hinders implementation. Three federally supported centers—NCADEMI, the Rhonda Weiss Center for Accessible IDEA Data, and Alabama’s AT Act Program —will demonstrate concepts, tools, and strategies to bridge this gap. Leave with resources to begin creating more accessible digital experiences for users of AT.
Recent Conferences
2025 Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Conference
August 2025 – Washington, DC
NCADEMI was proud to present with multiple partners at the 2025 OSEP Conference. With representatives from the Rhonda Weiss Center and Dr. Natalie Shaheen, we presented, Strategies and Tools for Full Digital Access to Educational Materials and IDEA Data for Individuals with Disabilities. With representatives from the Center for the Integration of IDEA Data (CIID), the Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting (CIFR), and the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO), we presented, Cultivating Effective Systems to Support Children and Families with Data Standards.
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Assessment, Standards & Education for Students with Disabilities (ASES) Collaborative
June 2025 – Denver, Colorado
NCADEMI presented Education Technology That Works for All Students With Disabilities at the CCSSO ASES Collaborative. ASES members learned how “accessible” refers to educational technology that supports all students with disabilities. The session also highlighted the center’s work in helping schools and families improve the accessibility of digital instructional materials and practices from preschool through high school graduation.
Recent Webinars
Including Accessibility in Your EdTech Decisions
Are you responsible for making edtech purchasing decisions for your state or local education agency? If so, this free webinar will help you include accessibility in your procurement processes and ensure that all students can access and use the tools you provide.
Coordinating with the NIMAC: What It Means & Why It’s Important
Coordinating with the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) is an important part of state their IDEA Part B funding applications—but what does that really involve? Learn how NIMAC supports students and what SEAs and LEAs need to know about their legal obligations under IDEA.
Get to Know the New National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction
Learn how about training and technical assistance that NCADEMI can provide to help states and school districts (and others) improve accessibility practices and make informed decisions about educational materials that are usable for students with disabilities.