Instructor Led Programs

BUILD: Interfaith Education: Societal Understanding

This is the second program in the Interfaith Education workshop series. It builds on the previous workshop focused on Interpersonal Understanding. *It is recommended that you participant in the first session of the series, Interfaith Education: Interpersonal Understanding, prior to attending this session, but is not required.

BUILD: Accessibility 103 @ PSU – Accessible PowerPoint Template

The focus of this session is building accessible PowerPoint slides so that all audiences can access the information. Starting with some basic Penn State PowerPoint templates, we will explore how to insert image ALT text, tables with headers, usable links and text with proper reading order for a screen reader. We will also show how you can use the Slide Master tools to expand the template with new layouts and color options.

BUILD: Inclusive Learning and Working

The Inclusive Learning Model (ILM) was designed by the World Campus Accessibility Team to assist student-facing units with creating a more inclusive student experience by providing innovative resources to address unique challenges and misconceptions. This workshop will help units to foster inclusion within their mission, practices, and procedures.

BUILD: Accessibility 102 @ PSU - Accessible Word Templates

This is a follow-up to IDP Accessibility 101

In this session, we will walk through using a Word template to create accessible documents using Microsoft Word with templates as an example. We will reformat a report so that it includes headings, image ALT text, accessible tables, and an accessible bar chart with a description. We will also discuss how to share an accessible template for multiple documents and how to modify the styles of a template.

BUILD: Introduction to Deaf Culture and American Sign Language

This presentation provides an engaging and informative introduction to the rich history, unique language, and vibrant culture of the Deaf community. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture, including its values, traditions, and the social and historical factors that have shaped it.