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2024 Interagency Accessibility Forum

The 2024 Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) was a two-day conference featuring presentations, panel discussions and workshops led by accessibility experts across the federal government.

The IAAF was hosted by the Government-wide IT Accessibility Program within the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration (GSA), and co-sponsored by the United States Access Board and the Federal Chief Information Officer Council’s Accessibility Community of Practice , with support from other federal agencies and ICT professionals.

Conference sessions were recorded, and will be posted on this page in early 2025. Watch for updates!

Presentations & Workshops

For event details, visit: 2024 IAAF Agenda and 2024 IAAF Speaker and Presenter Biographies.

2023 Interagency Accessibility Forum

The 2023 IAAF was a three-day conference built on the theme Beyond Compliance: Building a Culture of Digital Accessibility and featured workshops, keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and discussions led by those on the forefront of accessibility in the federal, private, academic, international, and nonprofit sectors.

Attendees of this 10th annual IAAF enjoyed a return to an in-person (hybrid) event - our first since 2019, at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) offices in Arlington, Virginia.

The 2023 Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) was sponsored by the Federal Chief Information Officer Council’s (Federal CIO Council) Accessibility Community of Practice (ACOP) and hosted by the Government-wide IT Accessibility Program from the Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) of the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), in partnership with other federal agencies.

For event details, visit: 2023 IAAF Agenda and 2023 IAAF Speaker and Presenter Biographies.

  • Welcome & Opening Remarks - Day 2

    Sylvia Burns

    Sylvia Burns, Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer, FDIC, welcomes guests to the 10th Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum.

    Listen: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Day 2

  • Digital Accessibility in the Federal Workplace

    Claire Martorana

    Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer, OMB, moderates a discussion with distinguished guests explore the role of agency leadership in promoting, prioritizing, and improving digital accessibility in the federal workplace and how investments in measuring accessibility cultivate an accessibility inclusive work environment.

    Listen: Accessibility in Workplace

  • Keynote Address with Tanya Bradsher

    Tanya Bradsher

    Tanya Bradsher, Deputy Secretary, VA, shared thoughts emphasizing the significance of accessibility, particularly through Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which has been vital in improving the lives of people with disabilities. Bradsher highlighted the VA's commitment to making its services accessible as a core value ensuring that veterans can access their benefits with dignity and ease.

    Listen: Keynote Address

  • Real Talk: A Conversation with Section 508 Program Managers

    Betsy Sirk

    Betsy Sirk, leads a discussion with an experienced panel sharing its stories of the triumphs and challenges of leading Section 508 programs, and learn best practices on making ICT accessible within your workplace.

    Listen: A Conversation with Section 508 PMs

  • Welcome & Opening Remarks - Day 3

    Dr. Sachin Pavithran

    Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director, USAB, welcomes guests to the 10th Annual Interagency Accessibility Forum.

    Watch: Welcome & Opening Remarks - Day 3

  • Accessibility Round Table with the Department of Veterans Affairs

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    Martha Orr, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Compliance, Risk, and Remediation, VA, ...

    Watch: Accessibility Round Table with VA

2022 Interagency Accessibility Forum

The 2022 Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) celebrated accessibility as a foundation for information technology within the federal government.

Attendees of this ninth annual IAAF heard two keynote addresses, along with presentations and panel discussions that focused on Unlocking the Power of Accessibility. In addition, the forum – for the first time – included virtual workshops hosted by accessibility subject matter experts who work within their agency to ensure equivalent access to information and digital services by people living with disabilities.

Whether you were new to IT accessibility or a seasoned content creator, there was something for everyone – acquisition officials, business analysts, project managers, developers, testers, content creators, Section 508 Program Managers, agency management and leadership, and federal personnel and contractors interested in accessibility.

The 2022 Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) was sponsored by the Federal Chief Information Officer Council’s (Federal CIO Council) Accessibility Community of Practice (ACOP) and hosted by the Government-wide IT Accessibility Program from the Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) of the General Services Administration (GSA), and National Institutes of Health, in partnership with other federal agencies.

Event Agenda & Speaker and Presenter Biographies

The 2022 IAAF was a three-day forum with featured speakers, keynote addresses, workshops, breakout sessions, and discussions led by those on the forefront of accessibility in the federal, private, academic, international, and nonprofit sectors.

For details, visit: 2022 IAAF Agenda and 2022 IAAF Speaker and Presenter Biographies.

Workshops

General Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Reviewed/Updated: January 2025

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