Description:  In this introductory session, participants will explore essential strategies and principles of accessibility and universal design aimed at fostering inclusive learning environments. The session will highlight practical approaches to supporting the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff by creating materials and experiences that are accessible to all. Learning Objectives:  Understand the distinction between… Continue reading Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design

Description: Creating accessible videos ensures that all students—regardless of ability—can engage with and benefit from video content. This includes the integration of captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions. In this session, participants will be introduced to Panopto, a new platform integrated with Canvas and Zoom, offering features such as lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, automated captioning,… Continue reading Video Accessibility

Description:  This session offers practical guidance on how to create email content that is accessible, usable, and easy to read—ensuring your message reaches and resonates with the widest possible audience. Participants will learn the importance of incorporating accessibility into every step of the email creation process, and how to apply these best practices effectively. Learning… Continue reading Email Accessibility

Description: In this training, attendees will learn about accessibility testing tools and methods to ensure websites meet web accessibility requirements and standards. Also, an introduction to text to speech or screen reader technology and how screen readers are essential to allow users who are blind or visually impaired to access information. Learning Objectives:  Learn about testing tools and software… Continue reading Screen Readers & Accessibility Testing Tools

Description: This session introduces best practices for designing accessible flyers and infographics. Participants will explore the importance of accessibility in visual communication and understand how to develop content that is inclusive and usable for all audiences. The session will also cover practical strategies for ensuring accessibility in both emails and infographics. Learning Objectives: Explain the… Continue reading Flyers & Infographics Accessibility

Description:  CSUN has a new pair of software tools that will improve the accessibility of many PDFs: the CSU PDF Accessibility Remediation tool and the Canvas Course Accessibility Report. This workshop will walk you through a three-step approach using these tools plus your subject matter expertise to rapidly make your course materials more accessible. We’ll… Continue reading September 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty