March 23, 2026
 
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., titled: 
 
‘Digital Accessibility at the University of Rhode Island: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities’
 
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.
 
Land Acknowledgement
Jake Avakian, Business Analyst, Office of Equal Opportunity
 
Host
Dorca P. Smalley, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, ADA/504 Coordinator

Presenters
Lauren Jensen, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel  
Karen Lokey, Associate Director, ITS Innovation Services 
Heather Sharpes-Smith, Executive Director, Online Learning 
Brandon Fuller, Assistant Director, Digital Strategy 
Catherine Scott, Manager, Social Media 
Kara Larsen, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
 
Participants are invited to submit questions in advance by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at: equalopportunity@uri.edu. Schedule permitting, panelists will answer audience questions. 
 
Registration: Click here to register or follow the link below:
 
            https://rhody.webex.com/weblink/register/r8b9f9e51a2741f3902ef111b8628b90f
 
The University of Rhode Island encourages 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 or call 401-874-4009. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.