G13 - [IN-PERSON/RECORDED] Adding "A" to our Diversity Alphabet: Accessibility is Key to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

This session will be offered in-person and recorded for on-demand access by in-person PRIMR23 attendees registered for this day, and PRIMR23/SBER23 Virtual Meeting registrants.

Any program director, project lead, or initiative member that does not include accessibility as part of their DEI commitment may be unintentionally excluding a large part of the population or intended audience. It is important to include individuals with disabilities, along with members of racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, and those from other underserved communities, in DEI initiatives. Incorporating accessibility within DEI efforts can provide concrete action items compared to some DEI initiatives that may seem ambiguous or even overwhelming. This session will cover some of the basics of creating forms, documents, and other materials that are accessible, and will discuss different aspects of accessibility such as neurodiversity, digital accessibility, and developing a disability inclusive culture.