Universal Design for Learning

"UDL is the process of making our course concepts educationally accessible regardless of learning style, physical or sensory abilities."

Tutorials

A list of tutorials and handouts from Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions

A list of frequently asked questions on accessibility issues.

Resources

A list of useful resources on accessible instruction related topics.

Accessibility Technology Initiative (ATI)

Students come with various learning needs, experiences, abilities, and learning styles. The California State University (CSU) system has launched an Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) that provides guidelines for the implementation of state and federal accessibility laws. Accessibility is a priority at San Jose State University. Creating accessible instructional strategies and materials will enable students to access, participate, and express as well as to learn in a way that is appropriate for each individual.  A few important links to the policies, checklists and templates follow:

• Accessibility Policies
• Accessibility Timelines [pdf]
• Checklist to Evaluate Course Materials to Determine if They Are Accessible [pdf]
• Toolkit for Creating Accessible Instructional Materials [pdf]
• Video Podcast of Quick Tips for Creating AccessibleDocument (iTunes required)
• Accessible Syllabus Template [doc]

Accessible Instructional Materials

Learn how to create and convert instructional materials in accessible format when using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and OmniPage when authoring and publishing.

Accessible Websites

Academic Technology's Web Services team has provided accessible templates for faculty web pages (Website Builder) and for department and program web sites (CMS7).