Description
Brad Starkey-Owens shares his history and philosophy around accessibility, including plans to support UC Davis faculty in meeting the new Title II regulations deadline of April 2026.
Link to the video [video.ucdavis.edu]
- Updates to Title II regulations: New regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act that will impact UC
- SensusAccess: Accessible Documents with SensusAccess Inside Canvas (video)
- UC Davis Accessibility website
- November 2025 Faculty Forum about preparing for the ADA Title II regulation changes for digital accessibility
About the Interviewee
Brad Starkey-Owens is the Digital Accessibility Program Manager for The UC Davis Office of Compliance and Policy. Brad comes to UCD with a decade of experience building and running accessibility programs, most recently with Sonoma State University where he developed and implemented a campus-wide accessible procurement program and coordinated Sonoma State’s Accessible Technology Initiative Committee.
Prior to his time with Sonoma State, Brad worked in Disability Services and Assistive Technology at Solano Community College. He also has experience consulting on accessibility solutions and best practices to support students with diverse learning needs. Brad is a current doctoral candidate at Cal State East Bay, conducting research with Autistic students in asynchronous and self-directed learning environments.
