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: 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. What’s Staying the Same? Cidi Labs brings forward all the essential tools that… Continue reading Enhanced Accessibility Tools in Canvas

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: 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: 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.… Continue reading Canva vs PowerPoint Design

Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been updated with new requirements for course materials. These changes take effect April 24, 2026. 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 Accessibility for Academic Support Staff

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 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

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