Description: Sponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative An important component of designing and building an online or hybrid course is to ensure that the instructional materials are accessible for students with disabilities. In this workshop, we will demonstrate several things instructors can do to ensure accessibility of their course materials. Workshop Objectives: Explain the… Continue reading Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar
Canceled due to low rsvp. Please visit the Training Videos and Resources If you have any questions or would like to meet with a UDC staff member, you may schedule an appointment through the Bookings Appointment system or contact us at udc@csun.edu. Description: CSUN has a new pair of software tools that will improve the… Continue reading October 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty (Canceled)
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Ready to move past basic prompting and turn ChatGPT into your personal department assistant? This hands-on workshop introduces CSUN staff to the power of ChatGPT Projects and Custom GPTs. Learn how to build secure, private workspaces to manage long-term department tasks, and configure tailored AI utilities that automate… Continue reading Staff AI Beyond the Basics: Building Workspaces & Custom Assistants with ChatGPT
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. Learning Objectives Identify the principles of accessibility and universal design Explain key features that contribute to accessibility in Microsoft Word documents… Continue reading Word Accessibility
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. Learning Objectives: Understand… Continue reading Social Media Accessibility
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Create polished, professional materials with Adobe Express. This workshop introduces staff to an accessible design tool for creating flyers, graphics, presentations, handouts, social-style visuals, and other campus communication materials. Participants will explore templates, layouts, branding-friendly design practices, and quick features that can help create clear and engaging materials… Continue reading Staff Adobe Express Training
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… Continue reading PowerPoint Accessibility
Description: Sponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative In this fast-paced session, we'll showcase 8 strategies for enhancing the accessibility of your instructional materials stored in Canvas LMS. Strategies include:… Continue reading 8 Steps to a More Accessible Course
Description: This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of creating accessible PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat. Attendees will learn how to apply proper tagging techniques to ensure PDFs meet accessibility standards and are usable by individuals with disabilities. The session also highlights the importance of preserving accessibility features during the conversion process from Microsoft Word to… Continue reading PDF Accessibility Tools
Hosted by: CSUN's Division of Information Technology Explore how ChatGPT Edu can support everyday staff work in a secure, campus-supported environment. This session will introduce practical ways to use ChatGPT Edu to draft communications, summarize information, brainstorm ideas, organize content, and improve workflow efficiency. Participants will also discuss responsible prompting practices and how to use… Continue reading Staff ChatGPT Edu Training
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… Continue reading November | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
Description: Sponsored by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative An important component of designing and building an online or hybrid course is to ensure that the instructional materials are accessible for students with disabilities. In this workshop, we will demonstrate several things instructors can do to ensure accessibility of their course materials. Workshop Objectives: Explain the… Continue reading Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar