Disability and Accessibility Summit 2026
Join the CSUSB community to explore the state-of-the-art accessibility, share research, and hear directly from Students With Disabilities about what supports access, and what barriers remain. The key highlights of the Disability and Accessibility 2026 Summit are:
- Keynote speakers of national/international repute on promoting equal opportunity and inclusion for People With Disabilities.
- Seminal presentations by key stakeholders like Services to Students with Disabilities, Accessible Technology and Training Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Library Services, and Multimedia and Immersive Services
- Student and faculty round table discussions on facilitators and barriers in receiving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations.
- Student, faculty, and departmental research presentations on disability, assistive technology, and inclusive practices in higher education.
- A fashion show celebrating confidence, creativity, and disability pride among people with disabilities.
- Resource tables by key service providers for Students With Disabilities like Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD), Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Accessible Technology & Training Services, Student Assistance in Learning (SAIL), and Library Services.
- Accessibility mixer where students, faculty, and staff from across the CSUSB have the opportunity to network and make interdisciplinary/disability connections with each other while enjoying lunch and relaxing music.
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, 8:30AM-5PM
Location: Santos Manuel Student Union North, University Parkway, San Bernardino
Who can attend: All CSUSB students, staff, faculty, and Inland Empire community partners and residents who are interested in promoting equal opportunity and accessibility for Students With Disabilities.
Is the event free: Yes, the event is free; registration is preferred
Itinerary
SMSU North Conference Center Room 2207 “B”
9:00-9:30AM
Summit opening and opening remarks by Provost Rafik Mohamed
9:30-10:00AM
Key note address by Associate Provost Academic Research Dr. Timothy Akers
10:00-11:00AM
Managing Disability-Dr. Roderick Stoneburner
11:00AM-12:00PM
Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) presentation and live Q/A about facilitators and barriers to accommodations - SSD Director Meigan Karraker
12:00-1:00PM
Lunch Kiosks/Tabling
12:00-2:00PM
Services to Students with Disabilities, Counseling and Psychological Services, Accessible Technology and Training Services, Student Assistance In Learning, Career Center
1:00-1:30PM
Accessible Technology and Training Services joint presentation- Bruce Hagan, Janette Garcia and others
1:30-2:00PM
Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration Presentation-Dr. Francisca Beer and others
2:00-2:30PM
Service Animal Presentation- Sidney Sheer and Willow
2:30-3:00PM
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Presentation-Dr. Jennifer Moulton and others
3:00-3:30PM
Stanford Neurodiversity Research (Fable Forest Team) Presentation
3:30-4:00PM
Library Services Presentation - Sanjeet Mann and others
4:00-5:00PM
Fashion show
If you are unable to attend in-person you are welcome to join via Zoom: https://csusb.zoom.us/j/83573208944?pwd=ELbI6CEB1Qs7LbbNgEa4Q2rp7j9abQ.1
Organizing the Disability and Accessibility Summit is pivotal as
CSUSB serves as one of the major leading universities for
training future leaders, employers, policymakers, and
responsible citizens.
For further information please contact Dr. Abbas Quamar:
Email: abbas.quamar@csusb.edu
Phone: 412-512-5277
