October 2026 Update
There’s a lot happening across the Teach Access community this fall! From exploring diverse ways of communicating to preparing the next generation of accessibility leaders, we have opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved. Here’s what’s coming up.
Last Chance to Apply for the 2027 Fellowship Program
The Fellowship is a year-long professional development program for educators seeking to teach accessibility concepts and skills to their students. Fellows build their accessibility knowledge, explore its relevance to their disciplines, and develop instructional materials for use in their courses.
Beyond Speech: Embracing Diverse Ways of Communicating
Join the Teach Access Alumni Network for a conversation with Megan Magsarili O’Bara, Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist at OHSU’s Northwest Clinic for Voice and Swallowing on Wednesday, October 28 from 1–2 PM ET
Megan will introduce assistive communication technologies, including AAC, with a demonstration of tools and practical guidance on interacting respectfully with people who use them
Mark Your Calendar for the 2026 State of Teach Access!
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Teach Access and reaching 2 million students worldwide, while looking ahead to the next decade of advancing accessible technology. Hear from Teach Access staff, board members, and special guests, including Clint Covington of Microsoft and Teach Access Fellow Sara Shunkweiler of Johns Hopkins University. CART and ASL will be provided. The session will be recorded.
See You at TechShare Pro
Teach Access is proud to partner with AbilityNet TechShare Pro 2026, taking place November 18–19 in London, UK and online.
Teach Access community members receive 25% off in-person tickets with code TSPTA25. Online attendance is free.
Teach Access Executive Director Kate Sonka will also join Heather Hepburn of Skyscanner and Kyle Shachmut of Harvard University for a conversation on accessibility in education.
Support Teach Access in 2027
There are multiple ways for individuals and organizations to support our work:
- Corporate Sponsorship |$10K- $100K: Help sustain free, Open access to accessibility education and resources.
- Europe Founders Circle |€10k- €100K: Help expand accessibility education and workforce development across Europe.
- Individual Giving | One-Time or Monthly: Help prepare the next generation to build technology that is accessible from the start.
Contact Mindy Kolin, Director of Development: [email protected]
Student Academy Sponsorships
Help shape the next generation of accessible technology leaders. The 2027 Teach Access Student Academy, Building Accessible Futures in the Era of AI, takes place virtually on February 5, 2027.
Connect your organization with students, educators, accessibility experts, and industry leaders exploring accessibility, AI, technology, design, development, gaming, and more.
Presenting Sponsor: $30,000 | Additional opportunities: $15K, $10K, $5K
Contact Mindy Kolin, Director of Development & Industry Partnerships, at [email protected] or explore 2027 sponsorship opportunities
Upcoming Events
We’d love to meet you in person! Check our upcoming travel schedule and let us know if we’ll see you there:
- Accessing Higher Ground, Denver, CO, November 16-20
- European Accessibility Summit: Brussels, Belgium November 17
- TechShare Pro, London, UK, November 18-19
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