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: 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 April | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
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
Description: For faculty, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow. Location: Zoom meeting link
Description: An 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. Workshop Objectives: Explain the importance of accessible materials. Structure text documents with Heading Styles. Assess… Continue reading Accessible Instructional Materials Webinar
Description: For faculty, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow. Location: Zoom meeting link
Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 24, 2027. This workshop for staff in academic departments will… Continue reading June | Accessibility for Academic Support Staff
Inspired by a similar project at North Carolina State University, since adopted by more than 50 colleges and universities, CSUN will take targeted steps over four weeks this summer to… Continue reading Introduction to the Summer Sweep
Inspired by a similar project at North Carolina State University, since adopted by more than 50 colleges and universities, CSUN will take targeted steps over four weeks this summer to make our web content, specifically public-facing PDF documents, more accessible. Week 2 – Web Pages (July 13 to 17) Using your list from week 1,… Continue reading Web Accessibility in the New CSUN Web Environment
Inspired by a similar project at North Carolina State University, since adopted by more than 50 colleges and universities, CSUN will take targeted steps over four weeks this summer to make our web content, specifically public-facing PDF documents, more accessible. Week 3 – Forms (July 20 to 24) Using your list from week 1, begin… Continue reading Web Forms at CSUN
Inspired by a similar project at North Carolina State University, since adopted by more than 50 colleges and universities, CSUN will take targeted steps over four weeks this summer to make our web content, specifically public-facing PDF documents, more accessible. Week 4 – PDF Remediation (July 27 to 31) Finally, some content does belong on… Continue reading PDF Accessibility Tools
Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 24, 2027. This workshop for staff in academic departments will help you help your faculty prepare. We’ll cover: Summary of the ADA changes S.M.A.R.T. accessibility goals for faculty How do you even know if a… Continue reading July | Accessibility for Academic Support Staff