Professional Development · Workshop Series

Digital Accessibility ComplianceFrom Deadline to Program

Two intensive workshops that show you what a successful EIR Accessibility Program actually looks like. We will take you from understanding accessibility requirements to building — and running — an institution-wide EIR Accessibility program with the processes, measurement, and governance to make it last.

~3 hours each · includes live Q&ALive, instructor-led · government & higher education$99 per workshop · $149 for both

The Curriculum

Two Workshops. One Complete Program.

Each workshop stands on its own — but together they give your team everything from foundational knowledge through day-to-day operational execution.

Part 1

Digital Accessibility Compliance

From Deadline to Program

Understand WCAG 2.1 AA requirements, master the vocabulary, and walk away with the architecture for a governance-based EIR accessibility program that can survive a personnel change.

~3 hours · includes Q&A

Module 1
Foundations — Vocabulary, Requirements & the LandscapeWCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 508, the DOJ Final Rule, Texas TAC 206/213, compliance deadlines, and the enforcement environment
Module 2
Building an EIR Accessibility Program10 program components, cross-functional team structure, ACR review and exception workflow, documentation practices that support your program
Module 3
Getting Leadership to Care + ToolsTranslating risk into executive language, building a coalition, presenting a program plan, live demo of TheAccessible.Org tools

Part 2

Running the Program

Processes, Gaps & Measurement

Go beyond standing up a program. Learn how to operate it day to day — from procurement workflows and ProCard gaps to maturity modeling, governing committees, and leadership reporting.

~3 hours · includes Q&A

Module 1
Procurement as the Enforcement MechanismAccessibility requirements in RFPs, SOWs, and purchase orders; ProCard gaps; vendor-created content; renewals as new procurement decisions
Module 2
Common Gaps & Full-Scope ReadinessThe four gaps that sink programs — course content, digital signage, research tools, hiring systems, and internal communications
Module 3
Measurement, Maturity & GovernanceACR scoring methodology deep dive using TheAccessible.Org’s tool, maturity model, governing committee structure, and leadership reporting cadence

Part 2 is open to all registrants. Attending Part 1 first is recommended — some vocabulary and program frameworks introduced there will be referenced here, and participants who've completed Part 1 typically get more from this material.

TheAccessible.Org ACR Scoring Tool — Included at No Charge

Part 2 includes a live walkthrough of TheAccessible.Org's own ACR scoring tool. Workshop participants receive access to the tool at no charge for use in their own ACR review process.

Included Free

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

Practical frameworks, documentation strategies, and the confidence to lead an accessibility program at your institution.

Regulatory Clarity

Understand what WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title II, Section 508, and Texas TAC actually require — your scope, your deadlines, and the consequences of inaction for your institution.

Program Architecture

Master the 10 components of a campus-wide EIR Accessibility program with governance structures that are built into processes — not dependent on any one person.

ACR Scoring Skills

Score vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) consistently. Understand the grading logic and how to communicate results to procurement officers and leadership.

Procurement Gates

Build accessibility review into RFPs, SOWs, ProCard workflows, and renewal processes — before purchase decisions are made, not after deployment.

Measurement Strategy

Build a real metrics framework tracking website trends, ACR review volume, exception status, and training completion — beyond automated scan scores alone.

Executive Buy-In

Translate accessibility requirements into the language executives respond to: risk exposure, reputational concern, and the cost of non-compliance to your organization.

Who Should Attend

Built for Accessibility Practitioners & Program Owners

These workshops are designed for anyone who owns or influences accessibility compliance — whatever their job title says.

EIR Accessibility Coordinators

The named owners who need the full program picture

Procurement Officers

Build accessibility gates into purchasing workflows from day one

IT Directors & CIOs

Understand your scope and your role in the cross-functional team

Higher Ed Administrators

Universities, community colleges, and public school districts

State & Local Government

Agencies subject to TAC 206/213 and the DOJ Final Rule

ADA Coordinators

Extend your ADA expertise into the digital accessibility domain

Compliance Officers

Understand documentation practices and program risk management

Department Leaders

Anyone sponsoring or overseeing an accessibility initiative

Your Instructors

Meet Your Instructors

Laura and Larry bring complementary expertise from accessibility consulting, program management, and data analytics — built through direct work with higher education institutions and state agencies.

Laura Hopkins

MS ITM · CPACC · CAPM · CTCD/CTCM Co-founder · TheAccessible.Org Founder · Strategic-Habits.com

Laura is a certified accessibility professional (CPACC) and project manager who has worked with state agencies and higher education institutions to build EIR accessibility programs. Her consulting practice at Strategic Habits focuses on ACR reviews, exception form strategy, governance structure, and multi-year compliance roadmaps. She is also a Certified Texas Contract Developer and Manager.

TheAccessible.Org Strategic-Habits.com

Larry Anglin

Co-founder · TheAccessible.Org Founder · AnglinAnalytics.com

Larry brings deep expertise in data systems, analytics, and technology strategy. As co-founder of TheAccessible.Org, he leads the technical architecture behind the platform’s accessibility conversion and ACR scoring tools. His analytics background informs how organizations can measure program maturity and report progress clearly to leadership and governing boards.

TheAccessible.Org AnglinAnalytics.com

Registration & Pricing

Choose Your Option

Register for one workshop at $99, or save $49 when you register for both at $149. Group rates available for teams from the same organization.

Part 1 Only

Digital Accessibility Compliance: From Deadline to Program

$99

~3-hour live workshop with Q&A
WCAG 2.1 AA & regulatory requirements
10-component program architecture
ACR review & exception workflow
Leadership engagement strategies
30-day action plan

Part 2 Only

Running the Program: Processes, Gaps & Measurement

$99

~3-hour live workshop with Q&A
Procurement workflow & ProCard gaps
The four gaps that sink programs
ACR scoring tool — included at no charge
Maturity model & governing committee structure
30-day action plan

Best Value — Save $49

Both Workshops

Part 1 + Part 2 together — the complete program, start to finish

Everything in Part 1 — regulatory requirements, program architecture, ACR review workflow, leadership engagement, 30-day action plan
Everything in Part 2 — procurement gates, gap analysis, ACR scoring tool (free), maturity model, governing committee structure, 30-day action plan
Save $49 compared to registering for each workshop separately

$149

Save $49 · both workshops

Group rate available · Contact us for teams

Group Discount — Additional Registrants Save 20%

Sending more than one person from your organization? Every additional registrant who shares the same email domain as the primary registrant saves 20% off any registration option. Contact us to set up group registration →

Questions? Contact us at sales@theaccessible.org · Private workshops and role-specific training sessions are also available — inquire for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Do I need to attend Part 1 before Part 2?

No — Part 2 is open to all registrants. That said, Part 1 introduces vocabulary and program frameworks that come up throughout Part 2. Participants who’ve attended Part 1 first tend to get more out of the material. If you’re new to EIR accessibility programs, we recommend starting with Part 1.

What is an ACR and how is it different from a VPAT?

VPAT® is a registered trademark of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) — it’s the blank template form. An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is the completed version with a vendor’s actual conformance data filled in. An ACR can be scored against WCAG criteria; a blank VPAT cannot. Both workshops use the correct term: ACR.

Are these workshops specific to Texas?

Texas law (TAC 206 and 213) is used as a case study throughout, but the program frameworks apply to any state or local government entity or public institution subject to ADA Title II and the DOJ Final Rule. The WCAG 2.1 AA standard and EIR Accessibility program architecture are applicable nationwide.

How does the group discount work?

Each additional registrant from your organization — defined as sharing the same email domain as the primary registrant — saves 20% off any registration option. Contact us to set up group registration →

What happens during the Q&A portion?

The final 10 minutes of each workshop are reserved for live questions from participants. Common topics include vendor conversations, exception form strategy, how to handle renewals and legacy contracts, and enterprise systems.