Conscious Inclusion and Accessibility

Conscious Inclusion and Accessibility is part of the ASAE DEIA and Conscious Inclusion Micro-Credentials Program. This micro-credential focuses on understanding the importance of accessibility in all facets of an association.

Learning Objective: This micro-credential will focus informing association leadership and staff on the importance of accessibility in associations, how to build an organizational culture around accessibility, and the importance of ensuring accessibility and disability in all programs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define and apply the understanding of different types of disabilities.
• Distinguish between accessibility and usability in all facets of an associations.
• Identify accessibility integrations into everyday association operations.
• Understand the practical steps to take towards accessibility and usability equity.

Featured Speakers Include:

• Aprille Woodson, Ph.D., J.D., LPC, NCC, Program Manager of Ethics, American Counseling Association
• Eddy Fagundo, Ph.D., CRC, CVE, Senior Manager, Education Content, American Counseling Association
• Keith Soares, Director, Website Strategies, ASAE
• Lakia Elam, CEO, Magnificent Differences Consulting
• Laniyyah Elam, Director of Operations, Magnificent Differences Consulting
• Samyuktha Neeraja, CAE, MPH, State Associations Relations Manager II, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Contributors and reviewers include representatives from:

• American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
• American Counseling Association
• Association on Higher Education and Disability
• ASAE conscious inclusion staff
• ASAEs D+I Committee
• Magnificent Differences Consulting
• Springboard Consulting

This course is eligible for 2.7 CAE Credits