Training and Events Calendar
Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:15am
In this introductory session, you will learn about the accessibility and universal design strategies and principals necessary to create inclusive learning environments that support all students, faculty and staff alike. Read more about Accessibility & Universal Design
Word Essentials
Thursday, September 22, 2022 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
This training will highlight the fundamentals of creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word 2019 or 365. Participants will learn key structural elements for creating accessible documents. Read more about Word Essentials
PDF Tools
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
This training will cover the fundamentals of creating accessible PDF documents using Acrobat Pro DC. Participants will learn key structural elements for converted Word to PDF documents. Read more about PDF Tools
PowerPoint Essentials
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
This training will highlight the fundamentals of creating accessible PowerPoint documents using Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 or 365. Participants will learn key structural elements for creating accessible documents. Read more about PowerPoint Essentials
Video Accessibility
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Creating accessible videos ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities can access the content includes captions, a transcript, and audio description. Panopto is a new solution, integrated with Canvas and Zoom, that provides lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, automated captioning, and video content management software. Read more about Video Accessibility
Email Accessibility
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am
This session is the best practices for making email content that is accessible, usable and readable so that the email can reach the greatest amount of readers. Participants will learn why accessibility needs to be considered when creating emails step-by-step to ensure they are accessible. Read more about Email Accessibility
Social Media Accessibility
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:15am
The more people use social media to connect, the bigger of importance accessibility in social media becomes. Read more about Social Media Accessibility
Flyers & Infographics
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
This session is an introduction of the best practices for creating accessible flyers and infographics content. Read more about Flyers & Infographics
Screen Readers & Accessibility Testing Tools
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:15am
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. Read more about Accessibility Testing Tools & Screen Readers
Canva vs PowerPoint Infographics
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:30am
This session demonstrates the difference between Canva vs. Microsoft PowerPoint on creating accessible flyers and infographics content. Attendees are encouraged to take an introduction Flyers & Infographics prior to this session to understand the best practices when designing an infographic. Read more about Canva vs PowerPoint Infographics
Web Accessibility
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am
In this training, attendees will learn tips about creating accessible content using CSUN's content management system. Read more about Web Accessibility
Canvas Ally
Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Ally is a service in Canvas that helps faculty make their digital course content more accessible. It provides guidance on how to improve the accessibility of content, and automatically provides students with alternate formats. Read more about Canvas Ally
