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SUMMARY:New CSU Community of Practice for faculty: Accessible Instructional Materials
DESCRIPTION:Description: For faculty\, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow. \nLocation: Zoom meeting link
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/new-csu-community-of-practice-for-faculty-accessible-instructional-materials-6/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T113000
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SUMMARY:Canva vs PowerPoint Design
DESCRIPTION:Description: This session explores the differences between Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint in creating accessible flyers and infographics. Attendees will gain insight into how each platform supports accessibility features and design workflows. It is recommended that participants complete the introductory session\, Flyers & Infographics Accessibility\, beforehand to build foundational knowledge of best practices for designing accessible visual content. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the importance of designing accessible flyers and infographics\nAssess documents for accessibility barriers and identify inaccessible elements\nCompare and explain key accessibility features available in Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint\n\nRecommended Attendees: Graphic Designers\, Marketing Specialist\, Staff\, IT Specialist\, Web Developers\, Web Content Creators\, Instructional Support\, and Admin Support. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/canva-vs-powerpoint-design-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T113000
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SUMMARY:Enhanced Accessibility Tools in Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Description: CSUN transitioned from the Ally accessibility tool by Anthology to a new solution from Cidi Labs\, integrated directly into Canvas. This upgrade aims to enhance the accessibility experience for both instructors and students by providing new features while maintaining familiar ones. \nWhat’s Staying the Same? \n\nCidi Labs brings forward all the essential tools that faculty and students currently rely on in Canvas:\nCourse Accessibility Reports: Instructors will still have access to comprehensive reports that identify accessibility issues across their courses.\nBuilt-in Support Resources: Cidi Labs includes guidance and tutorials embedded in Canvas to assist faculty in creating more accessible content.\nAlternate Formats for Students: Students will continue to be able to convert course materials into formats that best support their learning\, such as audio or tagged PDFs\, with just one click.\n\nWhat’s New? \n\nAlongside these familiar tools\, Cidi Labs introduces several new features designed to streamline accessibility improvements and provide more targeted support:\nSmarter File Management: Easily filter out unpublished or unused files to focus on the materials that matter.\nGuided Issue Fixes: Jump straight to accessibility issues in your course and receive step-by-step guidance to resolve them without leaving Canvas.\nBatch Fixes: Save time by applying a single fix across multiple recurring issues in a course.\nFlexible Document Options: Choose from a menu of options to address instructional documents with accessibility barriers.\nStudent-Centered Filtering: Prioritize accessibility improvements based on individual student needs\, such as visual impairments or mobility limitations.\nPDF-to-Canvas Conversion: Quickly convert PDF content into accessible Canvas pages\, making course materials easier to navigate and use.\n\nRecommended Attendees: Faculty\, instructional designers and faculty/instructional support staff \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/enhanced-accessibility-tools-in-canvas-2/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260901T204909
CREATED:20260522T214017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162820Z
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SUMMARY:Accessibility for Academic Support Staff
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 26\, 2027. \nThis workshop for staff in academic departments will help you help your faculty prepare. We’ll cover: \n\nSummary of the ADA changes\nS.M.A.R.T. accessibility goals for faculty\nHow do you even know if a course file needs attention?\nUniversity support and resources for faculty\nCidi Labs in Canvas\nAnd more tools\nUniversal Design Center (UDC) and Academic Technology\nTraining workshops\nConsultations\nAdditional support\nWith time for questions\n\nNote: This workshop will not cover how to fix course materials. UDC’s semester training series for all faculty\, staff\, and student employees presents the “how-to” for various popular content creation tools. \nUDC also offers custom department workshops! To arrange a workshop for your department\, email UDC. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/accessibility-for-academic-support-staff-7/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T144500
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SUMMARY:October | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
DESCRIPTION:Description:  CSUN has a new platform for web accessibility\, powered by the WAVE browser tool. This workshop will walk you through the PopeTech platform starting with your dashboard report. We’ll cover how to read PopeTech’s reports\, identify action items\, and use the new platform to prioritize and plan accessibility tasks. PopeTech includes support for manual testing to catch issues the computer can’t\, and we’ll walk through those platform features too. Learn more about Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech \nLearning Objectives: \n\nFamiliarity with the new web accessibility platform and its reports.\nIdentify the next accessibility priority or action item for your website based on the report.\nLearn how to use the platform to support accessibility review beyond automated scans.\nKnow where to get support with the platform\, including where to find the monthly focus topics.\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Web Developers\, Information Technology Specialist\,  Web Content Creators\, \, Marketing Specialists\, Business Analysts\, Admin Support\, Graphic Designers. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/october-web-accessibility-platform-popetech/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T110000
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SUMMARY:October 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty
DESCRIPTION: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 start with a quick introduction to accessibility for PDFs\, make sure you are comfortable using both tools\, and demonstrate the important role you play (step 2). We’ll conclude by reviewing campus resources for additional support with PDFs. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what makes a PDF “accessible” and how to check.\nLearn how to use the two key software tools.\nFamiliarity with the limitations of this method and where expert human review and adjustments may be needed.\nKnow where to get support with the two tools and with PDFs that need additional work.\n\nRecommended Attendees: Faculty\, Academic Support Staff. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 5 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/october-2026-three-step-pdf-accessibility-for-faculty/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T120000
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SUMMARY:Word Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Description: This training will cover the fundamentals of creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to apply key structural elements to ensure their documents are inclusive and accessible to all users. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the principles of accessibility and universal design\nExplain key features that contribute to accessibility in Microsoft Word documents\nEvaluate Word documents to detect and address common accessibility issues\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, IT Specialist\, Web Developers\, Web Content Creators\, Graphic Designers\, Instructional Support\, Business Analysis\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, and Admin Support. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/word-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T111500
DTSTAMP:20260901T204909
CREATED:20260522T214749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T214825Z
UID:10011883-1793095200-1793099700@news.csun.edu
SUMMARY:Social Media Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Description: Social media platforms serve as powerful tools for outreach\, engagement\, and professional networking. However\, without accessible practices\, these platforms can exclude individuals with disabilities. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in social media communications and provide actionable steps for ensuring content is inclusive and compliant with digital accessibility standards. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand how accessible practices can increase reach and engagement\nCompare how platforms like Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, and TikTok support accessibility features\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, Executives\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, Business Analyst\, Admin Support\, Graphic Designers\, and Instructional Support. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: If you require accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/social-media-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T204909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T215133Z
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SUMMARY:PowerPoint Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:Description: This training demonstrates how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance presentations with visual interest while maintaining accessibility. Participants will learn how to avoid common accessibility barriers\, utilize structural elements for accessible design\, and convert presentations into accessible formats such as tagged PDFs\, Braille\, or large print. The session will also explore tools like Slide Master to support consistent\, inclusive slide design. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the principles of accessibility and universal design\nUse the Slide Master feature in PowerPoint to optimize slide accessibility\nExplain key accessibility features in PowerPoint and apply them to create inclusive presentations\n\nRecommended Attendees: Staff\, Faculty\, IT Specialist\, Web Developers\, Web Content Creators\, Graphic Designers\, Instructional Support\, Business Analysis\, Financial Personnel\, Marketing Specialist\, and Admin Support. \nLocation: Virtual event \n\nThese trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nTo register via Microsoft Bookings\, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar\, fill in your information\, then scroll down to select the red Book button. \nRegister for this event\n\nNote: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty\, staff\, student employees\, and alumni. \nAccommodations: ASL interpreter available. If you require other accommodations\, please contact udc@csun.edu. \nPlease note that a minimum of 10 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/powerpoint-accessibility-5/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,IT Training & Workshops: Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T204909
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SUMMARY:Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAn important component of designing and building a course is ensuring that instructional materials are accessible to students with disabilities. In this workshop\, we will demonstrate several things instructors can do to ensure the accessibility of their course materials. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n\nExplain the importance of accessible materials.\nStructure text documents with Heading Styles.\nAssess the quality of closed captioning in online videos.\n\nProposed Dates:\nFridays from 11 to noon on May 29\, August 28\, October 30\, January 29\, and March 26 \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/accessible-instructional-materials-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility & Universal Design,Human Resources,Information Technology,IT Training & Workshops,IT Training & Workshops: Faculty,IT Training & Workshops: Staff,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Universal Design Center":MAILTO:udc@csun.edu
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