Coordinator
Oregon Technology Access Program
Roseburg, Oregon
Debra Fitzgibbons is the Coordinator for the Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP), in partnership with ODE. Deb carries a Master’s in Assistive Technology and more than twenty years’ experience in providing AT and AEM supports to students in K-12 and higher ed. She supports students, families and teams across Oregon through virtual and face to face professional development and a strong community of practice. Deb leads the Oregon AEM Cohort in partnership with the National AEM Center to develop a statewide system for equitable provision of AEM to all learners, across the lifespan. Deb served on the Dyslexia Advisory Council with a focus on UDL in legislative report. She is a member of the Oregon Literacy Leaders Network with a focus on access for inclusion. Deb is a recipient of the 2024 Penny Reed Award for Excellence in Assistive Technology Innovation and Leadership. She was awarded the Joy Zabala Spirit Award for her presentation of "Advocating For My Accessible Educational Materials: An AEM Guide for Students" at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference in 2025.
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Systems Change: What It Takes to Implement Inclusive Ed Tech
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT
Accessibility and UDL in Policy and Practice
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM PT