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August 2026 ARC

…session covers Video Studio, Blackboard's built-in tool for recording and sharing course video, including where and how to use it. We'll also introduce video descriptions, a new accessibility requirement for course videos that instructors are now responsible for writing. Rachel BastianInstructional Design Lead, Office of Instructional Resources Watch…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/ARC/2026/August/index.php

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IDA Newsletter

… course files in Blackboard, but did you know they have a purpose other than simply brightening up your day with some color? They are there to notify you of your file’s level of accessibility and to help you determine which files need remediation first. Every time you upload a file, Blackboard Ally will automatically check it against WCAG 2.1 accessibility…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2020/Jan20.php

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AcademicResourcesConference2018

…come-and-go lab time all day. You can get help from ITS’s Desktop Support, ITS’s Technology HelpDesk, IDA’s Blackboard Lab, AAA’s Accessibility Lab, and from the Library. The lab is open all day, even during Breakout Sessions, so schedule your day accordingly.  Sales Room: MX 142 is where you can learn what materials you might need for your classrooms, and …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/documents/AcademicResourcesConference2018.pdf

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Teaching Tomorrow

…begin another great year! Spring/Summer 26 (Sway Link) The SS26 Teaching Tomorrow issue acts as a reflection pulling together key ideas from this year's ARC, focusing on AI, accessibility, and student success. Throughout, I've included videos from conference sessions to highlight the perspectives and moments that stood out most to me. Rather than offering …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/index.php

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Policies and Procedures Additions and Revisions fy 2018

…when a student requests accommodations for a disability, and establish appeal and complaint procedures, to fulfill agreement with National Federation of the Blind.Recommended by Accessibility Committee chaired by General Counsel's Office. 2.06 / Students with Disabilities - Academic AdjustmentsRescission Date: August 8, 2017Superseded by Section…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/fy2018.php

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IDA Newsletter

…by a QM credentialed internal auditor, who looks at the syllabus, organization, design, links, media, interaction, and content of the course, in addition to accessibility of the course per the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508. Upon completion of the audits, you will receive a letter detailing the results of your course’s audit…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2019/Nov19.php

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Activity3-LegacyPDFDocument1

Legacy PDF Document Action Wizard / Accessibility Checker Starting with the Action Wizard->Make Accessible option is always advisable, as it detects and corrects several accessibility issues before automatically starting the accessibility checker. When the checker is finished, your accessibility issues that need attention will be listed in the pane on the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/documents/_remediating_legacy_documents/Activity3-LegacyPDFDocument1.pdf

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Activity3-LegacyPDFDocument2

Legacy PDF Document Action Wizard / Accessibility Checker Starting with the Action Wizard->Make Accessible option is always advisable, as it detects and corrects several accessibility issues before automatically starting the accessibility checker. When the checker is finished, your accessibility issues that need attention will be listed in the pane on the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/documents/_remediating_legacy_documents/Activity3-LegacyPDFDocument2.pdf

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Presenters

…France (and speaks both Greek and French accordingly). Jay Castor Jay’s currently the manager of a brand new office at Wichita State University, Academic Accommodations and Accessibility. Formerly, though, Jay was the senior educational technologist for WSU and worked daily with both Panopto and Zoom, among many other of the pedagogical software…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/ARC2018/presenters.php

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Teaching Matters Resources

…students to resources and helping them stay on track from their first year through graduation. Episode 7 - Accessibilty and Accommodations Academic Accommodations and Accessibility A Conversation with Em Kribs and Greg Gegen In this episode of Teaching Matters, Lindsay Ott talks with Em Kribs, Manager of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/fare/retention_fellows_resources/index.php

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Presenters

…France (and speaks both Greek and French accordingly). Jay Castor Jay’s currently the manager of a brand new office at Wichita State University, Academic Accommodations and Accessibility. Formerly, though, Jay was the senior educational technologist for WSU and worked daily with both Panopto and Zoom, among many other of the pedagogical software…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/ARC2019/presenters.php

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Assistive and Accessible Computing (ACCESS) Research Lab

The ACCESS Lab has a mission of exploring the design, evaluation, and use of computing and information technologies (in the form of Assistive and Accessibility Technologies) to benefit people challenged by health disparities, including disabilities. Assistive and Accessibility Technologies can remove barriers to independent living, health care access and…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/access-lab/index.php

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August 2025 ARC

…to streamline grading. Learn how to build a gradebook that supports your course goals and saves time throughout the semester. Heather MerchantSenior Educational Accessibility Technologist, Office of Instructional Resources Recording: Setting Up Your Gradebook Tuesday, August 5th Time Session Title Presenter(s) Recording Link 9:00 am Building Your…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/ARC/2025/August/aug.php

WSU Newsletters

Academic Resources Conference events Aug. 11

…has for you. Presented by Carolyn Speer. Add Teaching Resources to calendar. Join Teaching Resources directly. New graduate teaching assistant recommended session. Accessibility for Math and Science Courses — 11-11:50 a.m.: Math and science courses present special challenges in the area of accessibility. This session will introduce instructors to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/academic-resources-conference-events-aug-11/

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Academic Resources Conference Events Aug. 12

…in an instant. We will also explore new user-friendly array functions that are only available in Office 365. Presented by Ali Levine. Add Excel to calendar. Join Excel directly. Accessibility Update — 10-10:50 a.m.: All instructors are required to attend accessibility training each year. This session will fulfill that requirement and provide you with new and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/academic-resources-conference-events-aug-12/

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Word Wizardry for Winning Proposals Webinar

…issues in Word, finding inspiration by utilizing Word’s expanding array of visual elements, and diving into some lesser-known time-saving features. We will also touch on accessibility features in Word… and you might be surprised how some of these new accessibility features will open up a host of possibilities for all Word users. Mark your calendars for…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/Word-Wizardry-for-Winning-Proposals-Webinar.php

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Wichita State-led research aims to help persons with disabilities navigate buildings | Wichita State News

…building can be discouraging and difficult to persons with disabilities. A team of Wichita State University researchers is in the early stages of developing digital maps to help accessibility indoors, where GPS or satellite systems often don’t work. In December, the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program awarded a Wichita State-led…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/01-jan/maps_3.php

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World Braille Day 2022

… felt. Why braille? Some may wonder whether braille is still necessary, given the existence of technology such as screen readers. While screen readers can help to improve accessibility for people with visual impairments, an audio format has some drawbacks. Braille, like printed text, allows the reader to more easily search and review information. Braille is …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/aaa/files/20220119-wbd.php

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News

…the help of Parking and Transportation Services, OSAT created Shocker Assist Transports, a program made to help students who have difficulty getting around campus. Read More A new accessibility software is available for students, faculty and staff The Sunflower Sept. 25, 2024 Wichita State has implemented a new accessibility software at the beginning of the …

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Frequently Asked Questions | Office of Student Accommodations & Testing | Wichita State University

…Appeals beyond that point may be addressed with Wichita State University's ADA Coordinator. What is JAWS, ZoomText & Fusion and how do I access it? Fusion is the ultimate accessibility tool for individuals with any level of vision loss. Fusion provides robust screen magnification and visual enhancements for screen viewing ease of ZoomText, coupled…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/accommodations/faq.php