Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 58/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
Ahead 2026
This action-oriented convening in Education / Training / Career shows 75 visible agenda rows from ahead.org and scores 58/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Learning Transfer and Future-of-Work Fit; the main limits are Follow Through and Problem Specificity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Baseline. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect, though causal proof still... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in learning transfer and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around follow through and problem specificity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Learning Transfer, Future-of-Work Fit, and Participation Architecture; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Personalization, and Problem Specificity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Baseline, and Network design. The extracted agenda preview includes 123 visible rows. The most common formats are Presentation, Unknown, and Training; the most common inferred purposes are Knowledge Transfer, Unknown, and Skill Building.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?59
Participation Architecture - 59/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?16
Follow Through - 16/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?52
Problem Specificity - 52/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.Missing: Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Personalization?52
Personalization - 52/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.Missing: Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
Network Design?55
Network Design - 55/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?75
Learning Transfer - 75/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?58
Evidence Maturity - 58/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.
Future-of-Work Fit?62
Future-of-Work Fit - 62/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Problem Specificity (52/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: 0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory · Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy · Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
Personalization (52/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Journey Mapping • WorkshopBank · Group Energiser & Perspective-Changing Exercise - Paradigm... · Photo Storytelling
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
28 percent of the 123 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventProgram and Professional Standards & EthicsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventResearch Review Panel MembersPanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:00 am - 12:30 pmBlock 2: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBlock 3: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, July 17PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
10:00 am -11:15 pmBlock 5: 11:30 am - 12:30 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 6: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 7:4:30 pm - 5:30 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmFriday, July 18PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30 am - 10:00 amBlock 9: 11:30 am - 12:30 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 10: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 10PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmBlock 11PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:00 am - 12:30 pmBlock 1: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event1.05: The "Hot Mess of Harmfulness": How Imposter Phenomenon Thwarts High-Achieving Professionals/TeamsPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventHot Mess Imposter Syndrome (PDF)Poster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventEmily Helft M.Ed., Ed.S., Landmark College Institute for Research and TrainingTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBlock 2: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmBlock 3: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event3.09: How to Improve Your Disability Resource Center Housing Accommodations Process - A Mini WorkshopWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventJodi Sleeper-Triplett BA, MCC, BCC, JST Coaching and TrainingTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
10:00 am - 11:15 amBlock 4: THURSDAY, JULY 17,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event4.03: Breaking Barriers: Transforming Preconceived Notions to Empower Nursing Students with DisabilitiesPresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event4.04: Navigating Initial Meetings with Students: A Workshop for Newer Disability Resource ProfessionalsWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all event4.05: Transforming Orientation and Training for Graduate Instructors and Teaching AssistantsTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventTransforming Orientation and Training (PDF)TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 5: THURSDAY, JULY 17,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event5.14: Meeting the Disabled Student Veteran Where They Are: A Roundtable DiscussionRoundtableDiscussion+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 6: THURSDAY, JULY 17,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event6.02: Leading in Times of Uncertainty, A Panel DiscussionPanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmBlock 7: THURSDAY, JULY 17,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event7.03: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Graduate Health Science Students with Disabilities for Success in School and BeyondPresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventWith New Technology Comes New Responsibility (PDF)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event7.10: Speed Networking: Let's Connect!NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
7:17A Look at Current Research: Two TopicsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:30 am - 10:00 amBlock 8: FRIDAY, JULY 18,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 9: FRIDAY, JULY 18,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventDS Staff Center Training (PDF)TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventExam Proctor Training (PDF)TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventExam Proctor Coordinator Training (PDF)TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 10: FRIDAY, JULY 18,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event10.16: Postsecondary Career Development Initiatives for Disabled Students: A Panel DiscussionPanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmBlock 11: FRIDAY, JULY 18,PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
5:30pmThis invitation-only session will serve as a wrap-up for DeafTEC team members attending the conference. Additional DeafTEC resources will be shared. As part of their participation, each team will develop a “plan for change” that they will implement upon...ClosingOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosingFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all event11.15: Onboarding New Staff: A Holistic Approach to Training in Higher Education Disability ServicesTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventPoster SessionsPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventNetworking Events & HighlightsNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventMorning, Lunch, and Evening EventsMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventProgram and Professional Standards & EthicsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventResearch Review Panel MembersPanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:30 pmBlock 2: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBlock 3: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmThursday, July 17UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:00 am -11:15 pmBlock 5: 11:30 am - 12:30 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 6: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 7:4:30 pm - 5:30 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmFriday, July 18UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 am - 10:00 amBlock 9: 11:30 am - 12:30 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 10: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 10UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmBlock 11UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 12:30 pmBlock 1: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event1.05: The "Hot Mess of Harmfulness": How Imposter Phenomenon Thwarts High-Achieving Professionals/TeamsPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHot Mess Imposter Syndrome (PDF)Poster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEmily Helft M.Ed., Ed.S., Landmark College Institute for Research and TrainingTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFacilitating access in professional schools requires intentional expertise: in-depth understanding of program competencies, professionalism norms, licensure requirements, and sensitivity to the high stakes relationships between students and their evaluators. Concerns about how accommodation frameworks change between academic and workplace can't be overlooked. This session, comprised of panel storytelling and small group discussion, will highlight novel approaches to supporting professional programs, conducting competency-specific reasonability determination processes, centering disabled student access, and promoting inclusion as a principle that straddles both education and industry. This session is highly recommended for disability professionals working with medicine, law, education, and business administration schools.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBlock 2: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDigital Accessibility is a journey and we are all constantly learning new ways to make our websites, marketing materials, public-facing platforms, and other digital content more accessible. Many times new professionals entering this space need to learn the foundation of digital accessibility, and this is the best time to learn as this opportunity for new(er) professionals enables them to develop these practices from the start! This workshop will provide an overview about what digital accessibility is, who it benefits (everyone!), a high-level overview of digital accessibility practices, and then a step-by-step interactive tutorial on the basics of making content accessible. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops for this interactive, hands-on session.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNews about Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. How does AI fit into your day-to-day work, and how can you leverage AI to help you, your staff, and students? The panelists will discuss their journeys with AI, demonstrate some uses in the field, and share practical applications. We will leave a generous amount of time to take questions from the audience, so whether you are an avid AI user or would like to know more about these emerging technologies, please join the conversation.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis interactive workshop will explore innovative onboarding practices designed to enhance understanding and implementation of disability rights within higher education institutions. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions and hands-on activities that promote equity and inclusion for new hires, focusing on the unique needs of traditionally marginalized groups. The session will equip attendees with actionable tools and strategies to create an inclusive onboarding experience that addresses current issues in disability rights. By fostering a culture of respect and understanding from day one, institutions can better support diverse perspectives and enhance their commitment to social justice. Join us to gain inspiration and practical resources that will empower you to transform your onboarding processes and promote equity in your workplace.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmBlock 3: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event3.09: How to Improve Your Disability Resource Center Housing Accommodations Process - A Mini WorkshopWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis presentation will serve as a mini-workshop; Attendees will have the opportunity to consider the application of process improvement strategies in real-time. An overview of the 3-year process of improving housing accommodations will be intertwined throughout this session, and attendees will be asked along the way to reflect on their processes and invited to share and reflect with colleagues. The goal is that participants will walk away with an actionable step to address at least one 'pain point' in their current Housing Accommodation process.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJodi Sleeper-Triplett BA, MCC, BCC, JST Coaching and TrainingTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCome share your perspective in a facilitated discussion on intersectionality and how it impacts students at two-year and community colleges. You will be guided through an experience full of group activities, where we will examine what makes community and two-year college students different from our four-year counterparts; how does the presence of open enrollment impact the environment of a community college; how does our unique institutional philosophy support and/or hinder this process? As we work through these and many other topics, let’s explore together uncovering the strengths and challenges of our populations and developing personalized strategies for positive change at our institutions, while networking with like-minded individuals to build a network of support.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe transition from college to career isn’t always easy. However, internships and co-op positions can help college students - especially those in STEM areas - gain much-needed experience in real-world settings. It also gives employers an opportunity to know potential career employers as they look to expand their workforce. The panelists, representing disability professionals, employers, and former co-op students, will discuss topics related to transition to employment and accessibility in STEM careers.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:00 am - 11:15 amBlock 4: THURSDAY, JULY 17,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel discussion will examine the varied approaches to grievance and appeals processes within disability offices across different institutional settings. These procedures are essential for ensuring access and compliance with ADA standards, yet they differ greatly based on institution type and size. Our panel will feature disability professionals from a diverse range of schools - small and large, public and private, as well as single-person and multi-person offices - who will share insights on the structure of their appeals and grievance procedures. We will explore systems where these processes are handled separately versus those with integrated approaches, examining the impact of each model. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for designing clear, equitable, and legally sound policies and equipping staff to handle cases efficiently.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event4.03: Breaking Barriers: Transforming Preconceived Notions to Empower Nursing Students with DisabilitiesBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBreaking Barriers (PDF)BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event4.04: Navigating Initial Meetings with Students: A Workshop for Newer Disability Resource ProfessionalsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event4.05: Transforming Orientation and Training for Graduate Instructors and Teaching AssistantsTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTransforming Orientation and Training (PDF)TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis session will explore the power of collaboration in higher education, focusing on building networks of support among higher education disability service providers. Presenters from two SUNY Colleges, who met through their own collaboration, will share strategies for fostering meaningful connections across institutions. Participants will complete a pre-survey to assess their current networks and needs before engaging in small group discussions and networking opportunities with peers. We will discuss the importance of building strong, sustainable networks to enhance services for students with disabilities, offering practical tips for creating and maintaining these essential partnerships. This session is ideal for professionals looking to expand their collaborative efforts and increase their impact, particularly those in small or one-person offices.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 5: THURSDAY, JULY 17,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventVetting the educational technology tools, content and resources that your institution may purchase to ensure their accessibility can be a complicated process, especially for small disability services offices who don't have personnel with the technical expertise. In an effort to lighten the load and reduce duplicative work, 1Ed Tech developed an accessibility rubric to share the load of evaluating educational technology for accessibility. During this session, we'll use case studies, small group discussion and games to demonstrate what the rubric is, how it works and how disability services folks can leverage it to create more inclusive learning environments for their students without adding additional staff with technical expertise.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event5.14: Meeting the Disabled Student Veteran Where They Are: A Roundtable DiscussionRoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventStudent veterans continue to face challenges related to service-connected disabilities that impact their classroom experiences. Understanding a student veteran's connection to military culture is crucial when addressing acquired disabilities and learning. We invite you to join us in a discussion about evolving demographics and changing needs of the student veteran population and integrating campus disability offices with veteran centers to provide comprehensive support during their transition into the classroom, including strategies for faculty to enhance student success. By addressing these areas together, our aim is to create a more supportive environment that promotes the success of student veterans in higher education.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 6: THURSDAY, JULY 17,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event6.02: Leading in Times of Uncertainty, A Panel DiscussionPanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmBlock 7: THURSDAY, JULY 17,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event7.03: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Graduate Health Science Students with Disabilities for Success in School and BeyondBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWith New Technology Comes New Responsibility (PDF)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventHandout Breaking Barriers (PDF)BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIs it important to know the persistence, retention, and completion rates of your students? This presentation will provide insight into success metrics that may challenge the perspective that if students with disabilities have equal access, success is not a responsibility of your office. The presenters will show you how to view and use your students’ academic progress, demonstrate how to enhance data literacy to assist with funding requests and explain how to foster a departmental culture of data-driven decision making. Finally, they will engage you with interesting scenarios to promote learning, and they will briefly demonstrate how Power BI turns complex data into actionable information that guides decision-making and goal setting.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event7.10: Speed Networking: Let's Connect!NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis interactive workshop is designed to equip newer disability services professionals with essential skills for evaluating accommodation requests through an intersectional lens. Participants will explore the complex interplay of disability with other identities, including race, gender, and socioeconomic status, and how these factors influence accommodation needs. The session will offer high-impact information on best practices, legal considerations, and innovative strategies for equitable evaluation. Through case studies, group discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will gain practical tools and resources to implement at their institutions. Join us to enhance your understanding of intersectionality in disability services and to empower your practice in higher education.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:17 A Look at Current Research: Two TopicsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 am - 10:00 amBlock 8: FRIDAY, JULY 18,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:30 am - 12:30 pmBlock 9: FRIDAY, JULY 18,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDS Staff Center Training (PDF)TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExam Proctor Training (PDF)TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExam Proctor Coordinator Training (PDF)TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhen working with faculty, having a “toolkit” of pedagogical resources and strategies can be very helpful. Join us for this workshop that shares strategies to enhance existing teaching practices for deaf and hard of hearing students in postsecondary classrooms, with a focus on improving the inclusion of these students in classroom instruction and learning. Featured resources include Project Access and Distance Learning Top Ten Tips.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis interactive session invites participants to explore the challenges and responsibilities of effectively onboarding and supervising student employees within disability services offices. Emphasizing inclusive and holistic learning, the session will focus on how student employees directly shape the experiences of students with disabilities through their front-line interactions. Participants will gain insight into a comprehensive Student Assistant Curriculum developed by one institution, which encompasses hiring, onboarding, training through experiential learning, professional development, and offboarding. The presentation will highlight strategies for supervising and training student staff across diverse backgrounds - recognizing differences in ethnicity, identity, and ability - while grounding the approach in current literature and best practices for student employment.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBlock 10: FRIDAY, JULY 18,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAre you a disability office Director or someone in a disability services role who was tasked with also being the campus ADA Coordinator? Did you know there’s a difference? Are you concerned with playing this dual role and the different tasks each title is supposed to perform? Do you still wonder what you should be doing as an ADA Coordinator? Do you find you have time for one but not the other? Or do you think there needs to be an ADA Coordinator on your campus? Come learn from people who have dual roles, who have two separate positions, and who are working to separate those responsibilities at their institutions. All of these questions and more will be answered by a panel that will discuss job descriptions and essential duties as well as in an interactive process to incorporate questions submitted in advance and in person.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThere are many questions about digital accessibility. No matter what type of institution you represent, you need to be thinking about digital accessibility. This session will be a panel of experts on digital accessibility. We have over 100 years of combined experience in the digital accessibility space and can draw upon various backgrounds. There will be an Q&A session with panelists.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWith the growing number of students with disabilities requesting accommodations, disability professionals face the challenge of streamlining office processes while maintaining compliance. This session will explore effective strategies for identifying the essential faculty and staff who genuinely “need to know” about accommodations, with a special focus on professional programs. Presenters will also facilitate an open discussion on common office “pinch points” that can inadvertently lead to over-disclosure. The initial lecture-based presentation will provide an overview of legal guidance and common pitfalls and be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by 3 seasoned professionals who specialize in ADA/504 compliance and health science disability access. The program is suitable for all levels of disability professionals.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMany administrators place an emphasis on being data-driven, but what does that mean? How do we integrate the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data into our practice as disability services professionals? This presentation will break down best-practices for each of these critical components of assessment, allowing attendees to build proficiency and comfort with this important part of work in higher education. Attendees will have a chance to apply this knowledge through collaborative development of a generally applicable survey instrument, which they can take away to customize for use in their own office's assessment cycle - additionally, a deep dive into how to speak about assessment results will support attendees in leveraging their data to pursue their needs from administrators.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for an engaging session featuring insightful discussions and experiential learning led by administrators, student disability experts, and a graduate student. Our mission is to foster graduate education that is welcoming and ensures all students can fully participate. Teaching examples and graduate student experiences will be shared throughout. The session will include group discussion, opportunities for individual reflection, and a panel Q&A. We will particularly focus on supporting students with mental health differences and neurodivergent conditions - whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. Aimed at faculty, staff, and administrators, this program invites everyone to help elevate this important conversation.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow do we provide full access (interpreters, captioning, assistive technology, and other services) when the "classroom" may not be a traditional lecture hall or even not in a building on campus? How can faculty, interpreters/ captioners, and disability office staff work together to support an inclusive and accessible environment, when the classroom is a marine biology field experience, a manufacturing plant, or some other non-traditional classroom? Information from this session is applicable to internships, co-ops, and other types of experiential learning. Tangible examples and demos will be included.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event10.16: Postsecondary Career Development Initiatives for Disabled Students: A Panel DiscussionPanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIt’s an unfortunate fact that even after graduating with a college degree, many disabled students remain unemployed or underemployed. Fortunately, higher education is paying closer attention to career-related preparation and employment outcomes of disabled students. As such, colleges and universities are developing initiatives to serve the unique needs of this student population. Panelists in this session will discuss several of the initiatives and programs associated with career development for disabled students. Attendees will be encouraged to consider how elements of the initiatives can be adapted for use on their campuses and have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmBlock 11: FRIDAY, JULY 18,UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventData may not always feel like the most exciting topic, but the way we paint a picture or tell a story can be critical to more than securing the resources we need. It can also be a way to motivate the kinds of changes we want to see in our institutional culture. This session shares how one large community college has partnered with institutional effectiveness to ensure disability is included as a demographic in our public facing data sets. Participants will be invited into discussion around how values are reflected in data and storytelling approaches, and will leave the session with examples of how consultation with professional staff and involvement of student leaders can strengthen impact and spark curiosity.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
5:30pmThis invitation-only session will serve as a wrap-up for DeafTEC team members attending the conference. Additional DeafTEC resources will be shared. As part of their participation, each team will develop a “plan for change” that they will implement upon their return to campus. This session will last until , so please plan to stay for 90 minutes.Closing RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosing RemarksClosing framing from the stage. Wraps the event, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event11.15: Onboarding New Staff: A Holistic Approach to Training in Higher Education Disability ServicesTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin Purdue University’s Disability Resource Center as we share our insightful approach to training new Access Consultants in the field of Higher Education Disability Services. Our structured onboarding process is designed to equip team members with the knowledge and skills essential for effectively supporting students with disabilities. Attendees will gain access to our training materials and employee manual, learning how we prepare consultants to navigate the complex intersections of accommodation implementation, legal compliance, and student advocacy. Come ready to share ideas and learn how to enhance your own onboarding programs while making a real impact on your campus!TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLooking to start a peer mentoring program or enhance an existing one? This session will help participants understand the unique benefits of peer mentorship for students with disabilities and the powerful role it can play in supporting their college experience. Research highlights that peer influence significantly impacts student decision-making, and a relatable mentor with a lived experience and/or similar background can make a meaningful difference. This workshop will guide attendees through establishing or improving a peer mentoring program by focusing on effective strategies for recruitment, training, mentor leadership, and data collection. Participants will have an opportunity to review testimonies from student leaders and have access to a toolkit with valuable resources (including templates and training material).WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPoster SessionsPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNetworking Events & HighlightsNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMorning, Lunch, and Evening EventsMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 53/100 and verified 54/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in learning transfer and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around follow through and problem specificity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Learning Transfer, Future-of-Work Fit, and Participation Architecture. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Personalization, and Problem Specificity.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
- Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from ahead.org. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Baseline, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- Impact still depends on execution quality beyond the agenda.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
- Original category was unknown; publication category is inferred.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
Where To Go Next
Compare this agenda against other Education / Training / Career events scored on the same eight pillars.