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Devva’s Room: Jen Mankoff on disability studies-informed perspectives on technology
Are you curious about disability history? Wonder why people feel disability pride?
This series of events honors Devva Kasnitz's dream to expand disability studies from the ivory tower of academia to the homes of everyday people.
On August 13, CREATE Director Jennifer Mankoff presents “Disability Studies-Informed Perspectives on Technology.” Kim Nielsen presents Disabled Women Suffragettes.
For people of all ages, each evening includes several parts: learning about disabilities studies and the history of disability, with time for questions, networking, and fun.
To participate, confirm all details on I Love You. Lead On. and sign up by Becoming a member and joining the email list.
Accommodations are provided when requested during signup.
Transcripts and recordings will be created.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ILoveYouLeadOn@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: People of all ages are welcome -- young activists to current and retired academics.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit iloveyou-leadon.com. MHCI+D Capstone Showcase
The Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design (MHCI+D) is offered by four departments: Computer Science & Engineering, Human Centered Design & Engineering, the Information School, and the Division of Design in the School of Art + Art History + Design, along with faculty from other UW departments.
This unique, cross-disciplinary approach seeks to educate a new generation of designers, engineers, and researchers who can successfully combine the creative aspects of design and the study of human behavior with the analytical techniques of engineering. Graduates of the Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design program will use their knowledge to create innovative products and technologies.
More info on MHCI+D: https://mhcid.washington.edu/.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: 401. Accessibility Contact: speak@dub.washington.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events. Student Activities. Target Audience: DUB and CREATE members interested in Human Computer Interaction & Design.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit mhcid.washington.edu. Instruction Ends - Summer 2025 - Full and B-term
Instruction ends.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, August 22, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Quarter Break - Autumn 2025
Break between summer and autumn quarters.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Labor Day
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Students w/ Disabilities Virtual Career Fair
Looking for internships? Full-time, part-time opportunities?
Meet inclusive employers and Leadership Council members of the National Organization on Disability.
Note: Job seekers will need to create an account and log into the NOD system to register.
Why Attend Meet top employers offering roles in various industries , Discover internships and full-time positions of your career pathways , Undergrads, grads, vocational program, a few years out of school, this is your chance to shine! Who Should Attend? Undergrad, graduate, doctorate students, graduates a few years out from school , Have a 504, IEP, school accommodations anytime of your education , Value accessible and inclusive opportunities , Excited to connect with forward-thinking inclusive employers, What You Need: Register , Computer or mobile device with internet access , Updated resume.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: support@jobsconnected.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Special Events. Student Activities. Target Audience: Job seekers w/ disabilities who are undergrads, grad students - current or a few years out of school.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit app.jobsconnected.com. Registration deadline: Deaf/HoH Accessible Tech conference
Register to attend the two-day, synchronous hybrid event focused on advancing technology and accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community that takes place September 16-17, 2025.
This year’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessible Technology: State of Science Conference will present findings and innovations from two major federally funded research initiatives supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR): Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (DHH-RERC): Focused on developing accessible communication and hearing technologies, including improvements for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and remote communication tools. , Twenty-First Century Caption Metrics and Usability Project: Dedicated to improving how captions are displayed, rated, and personalized for users in real-world media and educational settings. The conference will highlight the latest research outcomes, demonstrate accessible technologies,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: dhh.rerc@gallaudet.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: Researchers interested in advancing tech and accessibility for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community.
Friday, September 5, 2025.
For more info visit www.deafhhtech.org. Devva’s Room series: Accessibility from academia to everyone's home
Are you curious about disability history? Wonder why people feel disability pride?
This series of events honors Devva Kasnitz's dream to expand disability studies from the ivory tower of academia to the homes of everyday people.
On September 10, Anthony Tusler presents Disability In Music.
For people of all ages, each evening includes several parts: learning about disabilities studies and the history of disability, with time for questions, networking, and fun.
To participate, confirm all details on I Love You. Lead On. and sign up by Becoming a member and joining the email list.
Accommodations are provided when requested during signup.
Transcripts and recordings will be created.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ILoveYouLeadOn@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: People of all ages are welcome -- young activists to current and retired academics.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit iloveyou-leadon.com. Conference: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Accessible Technology
This year’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessible Technology: State of Science Conference will present findings and innovations from two major federally funded research initiatives supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR): Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (DHH-RERC): Focused on developing accessible communication and hearing technologies, including improvements for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and remote communication tools. , Twenty-First Century Caption Metrics and Usability Project: Dedicated to improving how captions are displayed, rated, and personalized for users in real-world media and educational settings. The conference will highlight the latest research outcomes, demonstrate accessible technologies, and host critical discussions on advancing equity and usability across communication platforms.
Register to attend by September 5, Access Information
To ensure full participation, American…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: dhh.rerc@gallaudet.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: Researchers interested in advancing tech and accessibility for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
For more info visit www.deafhhtech.org. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Accessible Tech: State of the Science Conference
Hosted by Gallaudet University’s Technology Access Program, this two-day hybrid event brings together researchers, technologists, and advocates to explore the future of accessibility and technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. In-person at Gallaudet University | Online via Zoom , Conference details , Register by September 5, 2025, Need accommodations for in-person attendance? Please submit your request by the same date.
* ASL interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) will be available for all sessions.
Let’s move access forward — together.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: dhh.rerc@gallaudet.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: Researchers, technologists, and advocates on the future of accessibility and tech for Deaf/HoH.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
For more info visit gu.live. Instruction Begins - Autumn 2025
Instruction begins.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. UIST Conference
The ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST) is the premier forum for innovations in human-computer interfaces. Sponsored by ACM special interest groups on computer-human interaction (SIGCHI) and computer graphics (SIGGRAPH), UIST brings together people from diverse areas, including graphical & web user interfaces, tangible & ubiquitous computing, virtual & augmented reality, multimedia, new input & output devices, Human-Centered AI, and CSCW. The intimate size and intensive program make UIST an ideal opportunity to exchange research results and ideas.
Accessibility information.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: accessibility2025@uist.org. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: Researchers and academics working in human interaction and computer graphics.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Busan, Korea.
For more info visit uist.acm.org. DUB Seminar: AI for mental health and wellbeing at work and home
To attend DUB seminars, sign up for the DUB mailing list.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: speak@dub.washington.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: DUB and CREATE members interested in Human Computer Interaction & Design.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit dub.washington.edu. Digital Accessibility Innovation Conference: Next-Generation User Experiences
With the perspective of the latest tech trends for organizational inclusion, gain insights and network discussions with business executives, disability advocates, developers, and policy experts across various sectors, including private, public, nonprofit, and education. A key feature of the Summit is the Accessibility Professionals Forum, which will focus on accessibility within organizations at the intersection of physical and digital environments.
Registration is open, Attending remotely
Unable to make it to Washington, D.C.? No worries! You can still be part of the Summit by joining us online. Access a curated selection of streamed sessions, interact with leading industry experts through our app, or catch up with post-event recordings.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: accessibility@m-enabling.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Conferences. Target Audience: Professionals dedicated to advancing digital accessibility and assistive technologies.
Monday, October 6, 2025 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Washington, D.C. USA.
For more info visit g3ict.org. Devva’s Room series: Accessibility from academia to everyone's home
Are you curious about disability history? Wonder why people feel disability pride?
This series of events honors Devva Kasnitz's dream to expand disability studies from the ivory tower of academia to the homes of everyday people.
On October 8, Marcie Roth presents People with Disabilities and disaster relief. Sami Schalk presents Black disability history.
For people of all ages, each evening includes several parts: learning about disabilities studies and the history of disability, with time for questions, networking, and fun.
To participate, confirm all details on I Love You. Lead On. and sign up by Becoming a member and joining the email list.
Accommodations are provided when requested during signup.
Transcripts and recordings will be created.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ILoveYouLeadOn@gmail.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: People of all ages are welcome -- young activists to current and retired academics.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit iloveyou-leadon.com. ASSETS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
The ASSETS conference is the premier forum for presenting research on the design, evaluation, use, and education related to computing for people with disabilities and older adults. We invite high-quality original submissions on topics relevant to computing and accessibility.
CREATE has a strong presence at this conference. This year's organizing and programming committees include many members of the CREATE family: Ph.D. graduates Drs. Cynthia Bennett, Maitraye Das, Avery Mack, Emma McDonnell, Megan Hofmann, Dhruv Jain, Martez Mott, Venkatesh Potluri, Annie Ross, Ather Sharif, Kristen Shinohara , Current posdoctoral research fellows Drs. Jazette Johnson and Stacy Hseuh, and past postdoc Dr. Tamanna Motahar , Faculty member Dr. Leah Findlater and Annuska Zolyomi , Advisory Board member Shaun Kane.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: access-assets25@acm.org. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Target Audience: Accessibility researchers, educators, and students.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Denver, CO.
For more info visit assets25.sigaccess.org. DUB Seminar: AI for mental health and wellbeing at work and home
To attend DUB seminars, sign up for the DUB mailing list.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: speak@dub.washington.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: DUB and CREATE members interested in Human Computer Interaction & Design.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM.
For more info visit dub.washington.edu.