What Does Accessibility Mean To Our Community? The View from Campus Disability and Accessibility Services

Publishers are paying increased attention to making digital content accessible. In order to do so successfully, we need to hear from diverse stakeholders, including those not often heard from in our ecosystem, about what is needed, what works, what doesn't, and new or emerging tools and technologies that publishers should be aware of. We will hear from Portland Community College Accessible Education & Disability Resources staff and faculty to engage in a dialogue about these topics. In this session, we will discuss the dynamics of providing accessible education and the practical aspects of providing resources for students, helping to set priorities for publishers as we work to truly address this challenge rather than "checking the box." Portland Community College is recognized as a leader in this area, and this session is intended for a range of SSP attendees who will benefit from the perspectives of the panelists.

Publication Date

2023 | Jun 02

45th Annual Meeting (2023)

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"Transformation, Trust, and Transparency" The pace of change in our industry continues unabated, with seismic shifts in areas such as the dissemination of research, business models, and the nature of the workplace. And yet, while pressure for change has become the new normal, fundamental change has proved more elusive. We invite you to join us in highlighting the Trust and Transparency issues that underlie many of the challenges we face and exploring what it takes to create more meaningful Transformation in scholarly publishing.

Alex Jordan

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Jennifer Lucas

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Kaela Parks

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Nicola Poser

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Director of Marketing & Sales, American Mathematical Society

Nicola Poser is the Director of Marketing and Sales at the American Mathematical Society. Nicola has 20 years of experience in academic and STM publishing, having worked on books, journals, and online products at publishers of varying sizes and business models. Over the years, Nicola has worked in sales and marketing, market research, and new product launch strategies. Nicola is currently serving on the Accessibility Task Force of the SSP DEIA Committee.