Training Events

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 2:00pm to 3:15pm

In this introductory session you will learn about the accessibility and universal design strategies and principles necessary to create inclusive learning environments that support all students, faculty and staff alike.  Read more about Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design.

Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

This training demonstrates how to use the tools in Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 or 365 to add visual interest to presentations without creating accessibility barriers. Read more about PowerPoint Essentials.

Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 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.

Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am

This session demonstrates how to upload and create audio descriptions to your Panopto videos in the Panopto Editor. Audio descriptions provide all students with visual context of what is being presented in a Panopto video. These descriptions will be read out loud during the video's playback.  Read more about Panopto Audio Descriptions.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 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.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 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.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 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.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 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.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 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.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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.