Education

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.

2006

BA – Biological Sciences

Professional Activities

On-site Conference IT Support

2012-present

Annual Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Conference
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

Project Coordinator, AIM, WATR, and PLC

2012–2014

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.

UDL/Accessibility Trainer

2011–2012

Access Project, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
(Joint appointment)

AT IT Coordinator

2011–2012

Assistive Technology Resource Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
(Joint appointment)

Assistive Technology Specialist

2007–2011

Disability Services, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.

Student Coordinator

2005–2007

Disability Services, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.

Grant Research Activities

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education

Access Project (P333A050015 and P333A080026)

Principal Investigator: Cathy Schelly, M.Ed., OTR
UDL & Accessibility Trainer: John Paul Harris, 2011-2012.

Consultation: Web Accessibility

  1. Altformat Solutions, LLC, George Washington University Online Course Portal Accessibility Review, 2013.
  2. Altformat Solutions, LLC, Penn State Library Online Survey Accessibility Review, 2013.
  3. Altformat Solutions, LLC, George Washington University (GWU) Website Accessibility Review, 2013. Retrieved from: https://www.gwu.edu/
  4. Altformat Solutions, LLC, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) Website Accessibility Review, 2013. Retrieved from: https://www.ultimatemedical.edu/

Consultation: Program Accessibility

  1. Wyoming Geriatric Education Center, University of Wyoming, Section 508 (Rehabilitation Act) conformance of contract deliverables, 2013.
  2. The Institute for Learning and Teaching, Colorado State University, Initial development of accessible campus portal, 2012.
  3. Resources for Disabled Students, Colorado State University, Assistive Technology Training, 2012.
  4. Resources for Disabled Students, Colorado State University, AT Lab Technology & Computer Recommendations, 2012.
  5. Resources for Disabled Students, Colorado State University, Alternate Format Production – Best Practices, 2011-2012.
  6. Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), Colorado State University, Development of Campus-wide Website Accessibility Policy, 2011.

Publications

  1. DiRienzo, S., & Harris, J. P. (2014). Universal design: conceptualizing spaces for access. WyAbility Magazine 2(1), 24-25.
  2. Harris, J. P., & Daley, M. (2013). Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR): Wyoming Professional Learning Community in Assistive Technology Expands Expertise and Reach into WY Schools. AT Connects.

Publications: Institutional

  1. Harris, J. P. (2014). US court of appeals rules digitizing textbooks as fair use. Wyoming Institute for Disabilities. Retrieved from https://www.uwyo.edu/wind/_files/docs/nimas/fair_use_factsheet.pdf
  2. DiRienzo, S., & Harris, J. P. (2014). Universal design: conceptualizing spaces for access. WATR Waves 3(1), 4.
  3. Harris, J. P. (2014). A review of universal design. Wyoming Institute for Disabilities. Retrieved from
    https://www.uwyo.edu/wind/_files/docs/resources/ud_review.pdf
  4. Harris, J. P., & Daley, M. (2013). Wyoming professional learning community in assistive technology expands expertise and reach into WY schools. WATR Waves 2(2), 5.
  5. Harris, J. P. (2013). Wyoming AIM launches new learning modules. WATR Waves 2(2), 6.

Invited Presentations

  1. Harris, J. P. (2014, September). Apple iOS Device Accessibility, App Feature and Demonstration. Full-day workshop presented at Sweetwater County School District One and Two professional development day, Rock Springs, WY.
  2. Alameda, W., Harris, J. P. (2014, June). iOS Device Accessibility, App Feature and Demonstration. Wyoming Council of the Blind State Convention, Casper, WY.
  3. Alameda, W., Harris, J. P. (2014, March). Mobile Technology Accessibility Features Demonstration. Special Education Services. Laramie County School District One, Cheyenne, WY.
  4. Alameda, W., Harris, J. P. (2014, March). Teacher Ally: Learning Ally for Wyoming Educators. Special Education Services, Albany County School District One, Laramie, WY.
  5. Harris, J. P. (2014, February). Overview of Universal Design. Classroom presentation, Disability Studies Minor program, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
  6. Harris, J. P. (2014, January). Overview of Wyoming’s Professional Learning Community in Assistive Technology. WIND Discussion Series, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, Laramie, WY.
  7. Harris, J. P., Wingler, W. (2013, August 30). Accessible Microsoft Word Documents with John Paul Harris. Assistive Technology @ Easter Seals Crossroads. Podcast retrieved from https://www.eastersealstech.com/2013/08/30/atu118-accessible-microsoft-word-documents-with-john-paul-harris/
  8. Zabala, J. with Carson, J., Harris, J. P., Rail, M., Root-Elledge, S. (2013, May). What’s New with Accessible Instructional Materials. Assistive Technology Act Program Directors National Meeting. Bethesda, MD.
  9. Harris, J. P. (2013, May). Assistive Technology Collaborations with the Wyoming Department of Education. State Assistive Technology Act Program Directors National Meeting, Bethesda, M.D.

Conference Presentations

  1. Alameda, W., Harris, J. P., & Regan, D. (2014, September). Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) Presents: Who Has the App Factor? Webinar presentation to Wyoming educators and administrators, Laramie, WY.
  2. Harris, J. P., & Locke, B. (2014, August). Taking AIM at Reading Success. Fifth Annual Wyoming Native American Education Conference, Wyoming Department of Education, Riverton, WY.
  3. Harris, J. P. (2013, November). Technology to Support Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) in the Classroom. Multi-part video training series for special education administrators and educators. Vision Outreach Services, Wyoming Department of Education, Laramie, WY.
  4. Alameda, W., Harris, J. P., & Regan, D. (2013, October). Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR) Presents: Who Has the App Factor? Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, MEGA Conference, Laramie, WY.
  5. Harris, J. P. (2013, June). Introduction to Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM). Wyoming Professional Learning Community in Assistive Technology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
  6. Harris, J. P. (2013, April). Introduction to Wyoming AIM Clearinghouse Services. Vendor Venue Conference, Wyoming Institute for Disabilities, Laramie, WY.
  7. Harris, J. P., & McWhorter, K. (2012, November). What Educators and Parents Need to Know About AIM. Multi-part video training series for special education administrators and educators. Vision Outreach Services, Wyoming Department of Education, Laramie, WY.
  8. Harris, J. P. (2012, November). Universal Design in Blackboard Learn 9. Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference, Westminster, CO.
  9. Harris, J. P. (2012, February). Online Captioning Services & the Delivery of AT in the Online Classroom Environment. ATRC Steering Committee, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
  10. Colbert, D., Harris, J. P., & Nolan, K. (2012, January). Course Design in Blackboard 9. Professional Development Institute, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
  11. Harris, J. P., & Spooner, C. (2011, August). Do-It-Yourself Video Captioning. Occupational Therapy Faculty Retreat, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
  12. Harris, J. P. (2011, April). UDAC Web Design Awards & Training Day. UD & Accessibility Committee, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.

University Service

University of Wyoming

  1. Accessibility Subcommittee on Technology and Information Access, 2013-2014

Colorado State University

  1. Steering Committee – Assistive Technology Resource Center, 2011-2012

University of Colorado

  1. Universal Design and Accessibility Committee, 2010-2011
  2. Program Access Committee, 2009-2011
  3. “I Have A Dream” Planning Committee, 2009
  4. Accessing Higher Ground Planning Committee, 2006-2011
  5. Disability Services Coordinator Search Committee, 2009
  6. Disability Services Administrative Assistant III Search Committee, 2009

Professional Representation

Wyoming Assistive Technology Resource (WATR)

  1. WATR Demo Days, Sundance, WY, 2014
  2. WATR Demo Days, Cheyenne, WY, 2014
  3. WATR Demo Days, Newcastle, WY, 2013
  4. MEGA Conference, Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Laramie, WY 2013
  5. Blindness Awareness Event, Cheyenne Sunrise Lions Club, Cheyenne, WY, 2013
  6. Annual Mobility Resource Fair, Medved Autoplex, Denver, CO, 2013
  7. Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair, Laramie, WY, 2013

Wyoming Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Clearinghouse

  1. Wyoming Leadership Symposium, Wyoming Department of Education, Riverton, WY, 2014
  2. Allen H. Stewart’s Camp for the Visually Impaired, Lions Club, Casper, WY, 2013
  3. Wyoming Leadership Conference, Wyoming Department of Education, Lander, WY, 2013
  4. Wyoming Assistive Technology Advisory Council, Laramie, WY, 2013
  5. Vendor Venue, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resource, Laramie, WY, 2013
  6. Wyoming Technology-Engagement-Curriculum Connection Conference, Rock Springs, WY, 2013

Community Service

  1. Community Affiliate, Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources Advisory Council, 2013-2014
  2. Commissioner, Human Relations Commission, City of Boulder, 2010-2012
  3. Group Organizer, Equity Action Group, Boulder Valley School District, 2011
  4. Planning Member, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City of Boulder, 2010-2011
  5. Event Organizer, “S.E.E. The Summit” community action group, 2010
  6. Community Liaison, Boulder Outreach and Homeless Overflow, 2010
  7. Community Grant Review Board Member, The Community Foundation, 2009