ADA Title II and You, March 2026

On Deadlines and Dedication

Although the Title II deadline (and the last edition of this newsletter series) will arrive next month, it doesn't mean our work ends. Achieving 100% compliance in all areas by April 24 is a high bar, but as long as we remain dedicated and make good faith efforts, our campus community will benefit from every improvement.

Continue your learning journey with the resources available on campus and don't hesitate to reach out for support!

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Boost Your Skills with The Accessibility Guy

Shawn Jordison, accessibility subject matter expert and founder of the YouTube channel, The Accessibility Guy, is coming to CSULB as a special guest to present two popular workshops on document accessibility basics. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to register now:

• Microsoft Word Accessibility
  Monday, March 23, 2026 | 10-11:30am
  Learn how to use styles, create a table of contents, manage headers and footers, insert page numbers and footnotes accessibly, apply alt text, create accessible links and lists, check color contrast, use the accessibility checker, and convert documents to PDF.
• PDF Accessibility 100
  Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10-11:30am
  Learn about PDF tags and how they are used in a document. Participants will be guided through a workflow to evaluate and remediate common PDF accessibility issues in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Recordings will be available for those who register. Bring your questions!

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New Instructional Video Series for CSULB Faculty

Developed by Academic Technology Services for CSULB faculty, the Getting Started with TidyUpvideos provide clear, step-by-step instructions for scanning and organizing course files.

Download the accompanying Quick Start Checklist [docx] to streamline your workflow and track progress through the TidyUp process.

Submit a ticket for accessibility assistance with your active documents, audio, or video remediation.

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Be Stylish When Creating Documents in MS Word

In Microsoft Word, using the built-in "Styles" feature is essential for creating accessible documents. Styles define the document's framework, making it easier for people using screen readers to navigate the content. At a minimum, include these basic styles in your document:

• Headings: Use headers in a logical, hierarchical order (e.g., don't skip from Heading 1 to Heading 3) to define sections.
• Normal: Apply the Normal styleto the main text of your document.
• Lists: Use the built-in MS Word tool to create ordered (with numbers) or unordered (with symbols) bullet lists. Do not manually type numbers or symbols. Use styles to define the appearance.

For more guidance on using Styles within MS Word, view this LinkedIn Learning video module, Styles: The basics, or attend one of these upcoming sessions presented by BMAC:

• Wednesday, April 8: Style It Up: Workshop on Microsoft Word
• Wednesday, April 15: Templates for Content Creation and How to Use Them with Accessibility in Mind