MSUM employees are invited to participate in the No Mouse Challenge—a quick activity that helps build awareness of digital accessibility. For 15 minutes, try completing everyday computer tasks using only your keyboard. This simple exercise shows what our digital content is like for people who can’t use a mouse, including many users with disabilities or assistive technology. After trying the […]
You’re Invited! Please register to attend the spring 2026 NextGen Town Hall with a focus on our digital transformation journey including the implementation of Workday Student and Student Worker functionality. This event is open to all faculty and staff across Minnesota State. The spring town hall will feature key remarks from Chancellor Scott Olson as well as information on project […]
Build your confidence in creating inclusive, accessible digital materials. Minnesota State’s NED (Network for Educational Development) offers free, high-impact training for faculty and staff – perfect for anyone who develops course content or communicates with students.Enroll in a short course today! Explore additional offerings on the NED resource site.
We’re announcing the upcoming launch of Accessibility+, a new tool in D2L Brightspace that helps faculty create more accessible course content with less manual work. Accessibility+ provides automated checks and quick fixes to support compliance with the updated ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. What to Expect A short demonstration video is available if you’d like an early […]
An accessible font means using a typeface designed for easy reading by a diverse audience, including individuals with visual impairments such as low vision or reading disability such as dyslexia. Accessible typography ensures that textual information is accessible to all users, irrespective of their abilities or disabilities. Font Size:When creating documents, like Microsoft Word, use a standard font size 11 […]