{"id":107667,"date":"2026-03-23T19:18:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=107667"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:18:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:18:37","slug":"digital-accessibility-at-the-university-of-rhode-island-understanding-your-rights-and-responsibilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/digital-accessibility-at-the-university-of-rhode-island-understanding-your-rights-and-responsibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Accessibility at the University of Rhode Island: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March 23, 2026<\/em>
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The Digital Accessibility Working Group invites you to a virtual lunch-and-learn event hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity on Monday, March 30, from noon to 1 p.m.<\/strong>, titled:\u00a0
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\u2018Digital Accessibility at the University of Rhode Island: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities\u2019<\/strong>
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The goal of this event is to introduce the audience to (1) the different aspects of digital accessibility; (2) University resources available; and (3) the scope and jurisdiction of the divisions represented.
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Land Acknowledgement<\/span><\/u><\/em>
Jake Avakian, 911±¬ΑΟ Analyst, Office of Equal Opportunity
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Host<\/span><\/u><\/em>
Dorca P. Smalley, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, ADA\/504 Coordinator

Presenters<\/u><\/em>
<\/span>Lauren Jensen, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel\u00a0\u00a0
Karen Lokey, Associate Director, ITS Innovation Services\u00a0
Heather Sharpes-Smith, Executive Director, Online Learning\u00a0
Brandon Fuller, Assistant Director, Digital Strategy\u00a0
Catherine Scott, Manager, Social Media\u00a0
Kara Larsen, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
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Participants are invited to submit questions in advance by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at: equalopportunity@uri.edu<\/a>. Schedule permitting, panelists will answer audience questions.\u00a0
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Registration: Click here<\/strong><\/a> to register<\/strong> or follow the link below:
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The University of Rhode Island\u00a0encourages all people to participate in its programs and activities. If you speak a language other than English as your primary language and require interpretation or translation services, or if you need a reasonable accommodation, email equalopportunity@uri.edu<\/a> or call 401-874-4009. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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