Objective: Explore tools and technologies that can help faculty create accessible course materials, with insights into how NDSU resources can be utilized.

Panelists:

• Teresa Shume, Ph.D: Associate Professor, faculty member with experience in creating accessible documents.
• Molly McKinnon, EdD: Director, Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources.
• Sharley Kurtz, MS: Instructional Designer, Instructional Design Center.
• Sabrina Sanjida Rifa: Academic Technology Specialist, Instructional Design Center.
• Lydia Larson, Student Success Librarian: Librarian specializing in digital and academic resources.

Key Topics:

• Best practices for accessibility in digital course materials.
• How NDSU resources can support faculty in the creation of accessible content.
• Benefits of using instructional designers, and accessibility experts.
• Tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Blackboard accessibility features.
• NDSU-specific resources for document conversion and content accessibility.
• Training available through NDSU’s Instructional Design Center.