Presentation Overview
Accessibility is not just about compliance. It is about creating environments where everyone can fully participate, contribute, and belong. While many organizations strive to be inclusive, accessibility is often treated as an afterthought rather than an essential component of planning, design, communication, and culture. The result is unnecessary barriers that affect individuals with disabilities and ultimately diminish the experience for everyone.
In this engaging and practical presentation, Dr. Davi Kallman introduces the foundational principles of accessibility across physical, digital, educational, and workplace environments. Participants will explore common accessibility barriers, learn how universal design benefits all individuals, and discover practical strategies for creating spaces that are welcoming, equitable, and usable from the start.
Drawing from years of experience as an ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, higher education administrator, accessibility consultant, and disability advocate, Dr. Kallman provides actionable tools that organizations can immediately implement to improve access and foster a culture of inclusion.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand the principles of accessibility and why access extends beyond physical accommodations.
- Differentiate between accessibility, accommodations, inclusion, and universal design.
- Identify common barriers in physical spaces, digital environments, communication, programs, and events.
- Learn practical strategies for improving accessibility in workplaces, educational settings, conferences, and community organizations.
- Explore the legal and ethical responsibilities surrounding accessibility.
- Recognize how proactive planning creates more equitable experiences for everyone.
- Leave with actionable tools for evaluating and improving accessibility within their own organizations.
Ideal Audience
This presentation is designed for:
- Colleges and universities
- Student affairs professionals
- Faculty and educators
- Human resources professionals
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) professionals
- Event planners and conference organizers
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Corporate leadership teams
- Facilities and operations professionals
- Disability services professionals
- Community organizations
- Professional associations
- Anyone committed to creating more accessible and inclusive spaces
Length Options
30-Minute Session
A practical keynote introducing the fundamentals of accessibility and the importance of designing inclusive environments from the beginning.
60-Minute Workshop
A comprehensive presentation exploring accessibility across physical spaces, digital environments, communication, programming, and organizational culture, with practical strategies participants can implement immediately.
90-Minute Interactive Workshop
An engaging, hands-on session featuring accessibility audits, case studies, group discussion, and real-world scenarios that help participants identify barriers and develop practical solutions.
Half-Day Professional Development
A comprehensive training focused on accessibility planning, universal design, inclusive communication, event accessibility, digital accessibility, and organizational best practices. Participants will leave with a customized action plan for creating more accessible spaces within their organizations.
Custom keynote, conference, faculty development, organizational training, accessibility audits, and consulting sessions are available upon request.
Book This Presentation
Interested in bringing Access 101: Creating More Accessible Spaces to your organization or event?
Whether you’re planning a conference keynote, employee training, campus workshop, leadership retreat, accessibility initiative, or professional development program, this presentation can be tailored to the unique needs of your audience and organization.
Book this presentation today by visiting the Contact page. Together, we can create spaces where accessibility is built in from the beginning, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to fully participate, contribute, and belong.