The How and Why of Accessible Events: Case Studies from the Field
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Unlock the secrets of making events “accessible for every body”! Moderated by Joshua Klipp, Principal, Founder & Certified Access Specialist at Made Welcome, and featuring a panel of industry experts, this eye-opening discussion dives into the urgent need for accessibility in digital and in-person business events. Join this new webinar, brought to you by Visit Richmond, for examples and best practices to help you transform your events and provide greater value for all participants.
Panelists include:
– Joshua Klipp – Principal, Founder & Certified Access Specialist at Made Welcome; Instructor at PCMA Event Leadership Institute
– Stephen Cutchins – Senior Manager, Accessibility at CVENT
– Forrest Lodge – Director of Strategic Partnerships at Sportable
– Brandon McBeain – Chief Operating Officer, National Wheelchair Basketball Association
– Gerald Taylor – Sports Development Manager, Richmond Region Tourism
Joshua Klipp
Josh is the Founder and Principal of Made Welcome, an accessibility consulting firm focused on accessibility at workplaces and events. Prior to founding Made Welcome, Josh practiced law for 16 years, specializing in the Americans with Disabilities Act. He is also a Certified Access Specialist (CASp No. 812) through California’s Division of the State Architect and is certified to provide guidance on accessibility in the built environment.
After practicing law for nearly 2 decades, Josh left litigating to do all things disability for one of the world’s largest tech companies, Salesforce. At Salesforce, Josh set up and implemented the reasonable accommodations process for Salesforce’s 15,000 employees in the United States and Canada. He also created and implemented the first accessibility initiative for Dreamforce, the world’s largest tech conference – an accessibility strategy that Dreamforce continues to implement today. Because of his experience in workplaces and events, Josh understands the challenges and nuances faced by employers, event producers and venues. On nights and weekends, Josh moonlights with his band, the Klipptones, and is a volunteer Planting Leader with Friends of the Urban Forest.
