FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8 AUG 2024
ACRM Champions Accessibility Initiatives at Annual Conference
Reston, VA — The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) is proud to announce its unprecedented commitment to accessibility at this year’s ACRM Annual Fall Conference, taking place at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. In a groundbreaking effort, ACRM is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure the event is highly user-friendly and an inclusive experience for all attendees, particularly those with accessibility needs.
Recognizing that accessibility is a journey, not a destination, the ACRM Program Committee established an Accessibility Subcommittee. Chaired by Megan Mitchell, PhD, and John-Ross Rizzo, MD, MSCI, FACRM this group identified several initiatives and resources for investigation and actions with these focus areas:
- Navigation
- ACRM conference program
- Conference venue
- Hotel facilities
- City of Dallas
- Support
- Equipment
- Personnel to support accessibility on-site
- Presentations: Written and Oral
- The accessibility of conference sessions and posters for attendees and presenters.
“We are dedicated to making this year’s conference an inclusive, accessible, and enriching experience for everyone,” said Megan Mitchell, PhD; longtime ACRM leader, Accessibility Subcommittee Chair and Program Committee member. “By prioritizing accessibility, we are not only setting a new standard for our events but also fostering a community in which every individual feels valued and empowered.”
Megan Mitchell, PhD; Sr Human Factors Researcher, Oracle; longtime member of ACRM; serving in leadership positions including Board of Governors Program Committee liaison and Program Accessibility Subcommittee Co-Chair
“As someone who has personally experienced loss of vision, inclusive design is near and dear to my heart, and all my scholastic efforts reflect that,” says John-Ross Rizzo, MD, MSCI, FACRM; Subcommittee Co-Chair, Associate Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “Our goal is to create a seamless and welcoming experience for everyone.”
John-Ross Rizzo, MD, MSCI, FACRM; Associate Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine; long-term member of ACRM; serving in leadership positions including Vision Task Force of the Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Co-Chair and Program Accessibility Subcommittee Co-Chair
Feedback & Continuous Improvement
ACRM is committed to ongoing improvement and is actively seeking feedback to identify areas for enhancement to ensure that accessibility initiatives evolve to meet the needs of the diverse mix of attendees, presenters and exhibitors.
To share resources, companies, or other suggestions for the repository, please email meetings@ACRM.org. A web form is in production and coming soon, to collect insights, feedback and suggestions to improve inclusivity and accessibility. This form will live on ACRM.org permanently to encourage continuous feedback in the future.
Join the ACRM Annual Fall Conference in Dallas to celebrate the 101st of these gatherings — with innovation, collaboration, and the spirit of inclusivity.
Together, we are driving significant change and shaping a more accessible future in rehabilitation medicine, building on the long-standing ACRM history of pioneering advancements in rehabilitation medicine and accessibility.
For more information about ACRM accessibility initiatives, the Annual Conference or ACRM membership and to register for the conference, please visit ACRM.org/register, my.ACRM.org, or contact MemberServices@ACRM.org.
ABOUT ACRM
The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through interdisciplinary research, innovation, and education. ACRM is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all.
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