Accessibility should be a cornerstone of AV design in classrooms. Join us as experienced technology managers share their insights and experiences in creating accessible learning environments to accommodate a variety of disabilities. This webinar will guide you through identifying and integrating features that enhance accessibility in AV design, ensuring an inclusive experience for all users. Learn about the latest tools, technologies, and best practices that can be implemented to make your spaces more accessible and user-friendly.
In this May Power Hour, we will:
Identify key accessibility considerations and common barriers in classroom AV design, including challenges faced by users with diverse abilities.
Evaluate tools, technologies, and design strategies that support inclusive learning environments and enhance usability for all users.
Apply best practices to integrate accessible AV features into both new and existing classroom spaces for a more inclusive experience.
Renewal Units:
CTS: 1
CTS-D: 1
Moderator Information
John A Pfeffer
Principal Technology Architect: Learning Spaces | UBIT Customer Experience, University at Buffalo Information Technology
John Pfeffer is an experienced audiovisual and educational technology leader with more than two decades of service at the University at Buffalo. As Principal Technology Architect and former Technology Program Manager, he has led the design and implementation of hundreds of technology-enhanced learning environments, integrating solutions such as AVoIP, virtual and augmented reality systems, and direct-view LED displays. His work bridges pedagogy and technology—developing standards for active learning classrooms, simulation labs, and collaborative spaces that advance the student experience. Pfeffer has presented nationally on topics including “AV-as-a-Service,” “Active Learning Design,” and “AR/VR in Higher Ed,” and holds InfoComm CTS certification. A recognized thought leader in higher-education AV integration, he continues to drive innovation that connects teaching, learning, and technology across the academic landscape.
Speaker Information
Jesse Anderson
Associate Director of AV Architecture
Tufts University
Greg Cunneyworth
Co-founder, Managing Partner
Makeway
Erin Maher-Moran
IT Manager - Classroom Technology
Johns Hopkins University
Andrew Vogel
The Ohio State University