Powering Access Through Systemic Action – Webinar 2 of 6: Introduction to Quality Indicators & Readiness

Overview

This session takes a look at the Quality Indicators developed to support improved access and outcomes for students with disabilities. Presenters will explore the legal foundations of these indicators under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II. They will also review their history, structure, and application, and discuss how to use the Hexagon Tool to assess agency readiness for implementation.

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Facilitators

  • Cynthia Curry, Project Director
  • Jena Fahlbush, Technical Assistance Specialist
  • Kristen Perez-Rickels, Technical Assistance Specialist
  • Rob Carr, Digital Accessibility Specialist
  • Christopher Phillips, Technical Assistance Specialist

Recording & Slides

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Update: This webinar recording references conformance dates for state and local education agencies to meet ADA Title II requirements related to digital accessibility. An “Interim Final Rule (IFR)” published on April 20, 2026, extends the compliance date for state education agencies from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. For local education agencies that serve census population areas of less than 50,000 people, the IFR extends the compliance date from April 26, 2027, to April 26, 2028.

Resources

Calls to Action

Keep the Accessibility Conversation Going

Share the ADA Title II and IDEA At a Glance chart with a colleague not in the training and discuss where the laws show up in your work. Capture their feedback: what was surprising?

Identify a Team

Identify a team and select one or both sets of Quality Indicators to assess using the Hexagon Readiness Tool. For help choosing which set to assess, refer to #3 in the Prior to Use section of the Readiness Protocol. You can also refer to the Quality Indicators Comparison Table & Decision-Making Guide.