See below for upcoming workshop.

Best,
Luke

—
Luke Waltzer, Ph.D.
Director, Teaching and Learning Center
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, Room 3300.19
New York, NY 10016
http://cuny.is/teaching

From: Center for Teaching and Learning <[email protected]> on behalf of CUNY Faculty Affairs <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Professional Development Creating Accessible Experiences for Deaf Students – CUNY Virtual Faculty & Staff Workshop
Greetings CUNY Faculty and Staff,

Student Inclusion Initiatives are pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual workshop titled Creating Accessible Experiences for Deaf Students. This workshop is facilitated by Lore Kinast and Kate Lewandowski of the National Deaf Center of Postsecondary Outcomes. It is designed to examine the diverse needs of deaf students and a review of common accommodations used across academic and campus settings. Learn practical strategies to reduce barriers and improve access, including captioning media in advance, creating visually accessible classrooms, and planning inclusive events.
Workshop Details:

* Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

* Time: 12-1:30pm ET / 11-12:30pm CT

* Location: ZOOM.US to Register ID: 813 1113 6022
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AwI-lDWBReqAFMdCZja4TA(https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AwI-lDWBReqAFMdCZja4TA__;!!LRXxDv2l!WnFmtySHSbYnKlIJHjAJLSzQTW8ewjsI9zN-A2U411UaO5Udwcv0heUOFEiJ2hX-0DA5S8aZt2SASfJH4qru6blov3fJlZVb$)
What to Expect:

* Best practices for accessible teaching and communication
* Insights from experts and student perspectives
* Tools and resources for creating inclusive environments
* Q&A session and open discussion
All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, regardless of prior experience with accessibility or deaf culture.
Together, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive campus for every student.

Please register today to secure your spot. We look forward to your participation!

Best regards,
Lewanda

Lewanda Miller
University Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Accessibility Manager
Central Office of Student Affairs
The City University of New York
555 W 57th Street
New York, N.Y. 10019
[email protected]
646 664-8816

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See below for upcoming workshop.

Best,
Luke

—
Luke Waltzer, Ph.D.
Director, Teaching and Learning Center
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, Room 3300.19
New York, NY 10016
http://cuny.is/teaching

From: Center for Teaching and Learning <[email protected]> on behalf of CUNY Faculty Affairs <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Professional Development Creating Accessible Experiences for Deaf Students – CUNY Virtual Faculty & Staff Workshop
Greetings CUNY Faculty and Staff,

Student Inclusion Initiatives are pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual workshop titled Creating Accessible Experiences for Deaf Students. This workshop is facilitated by Lore Kinast and Kate Lewandowski of the National Deaf Center of Postsecondary Outcomes. It is designed to examine the diverse needs of deaf students and a review of common accommodations used across academic and campus settings. Learn practical strategies to reduce barriers and improve access, including captioning media in advance, creating visually accessible classrooms, and planning inclusive events.
Workshop Details:

* Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

* Time: 12-1:30pm ET / 11-12:30pm CT

* Location: ZOOM.US to Register ID: 813 1113 6022
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AwI-lDWBReqAFMdCZja4TA(https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AwI-lDWBReqAFMdCZja4TA__;!!LRXxDv2l!WnFmtySHSbYnKlIJHjAJLSzQTW8ewjsI9zN-A2U411UaO5Udwcv0heUOFEiJ2hX-0DA5S8aZt2SASfJH4qru6blov3fJlZVb$)
What to Expect:

* Best practices for accessible teaching and communication
* Insights from experts and student perspectives
* Tools and resources for creating inclusive environments
* Q&A session and open discussion
All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, regardless of prior experience with accessibility or deaf culture.
Together, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive campus for every student.

Please register today to secure your spot. We look forward to your participation!

Best regards,
Lewanda

Lewanda Miller
University Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Accessibility Manager
Central Office of Student Affairs
The City University of New York
555 W 57th Street
New York, N.Y. 10019
[email protected]
646 664-8816

[The City University of New York logo blue background and white letters]

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