Accessibility is about more than meeting requirements. It’s about creating environments where people can fully participate, engage, and succeed.
This fall, Student Accommodations and Disability Resources is offering a series of workshops that explore accessibility, accommodations, and practical strategies for supporting individuals with diverse needs. While these sessions are designed primarily for faculty and others who work directly with students, the concepts and tools shared have value far beyond the classroom.
Although these workshops are geared toward those who support students, the underlying principles are relevant across many workplace settings. Accessibility, thoughtful design, clear communication, and an understanding of diverse needs can strengthen training programs, improve workplace interactions, enhance leadership practices, and create more effective experiences for everyone.
Equal Access Without Compromising Integrity: Accommodations in Complex Learning Environments
Implementing accommodations can become more challenging in settings such as laboratories, internships, field placements, and other experiential learning environments. This workshop focuses on practical strategies for balancing accessibility and academic requirements while maintaining the integrity of learning outcomes.
Through real-world examples and interactive case studies, participants will explore creative approaches to accommodation implementation and learn how Student Accommodations and Disability Resources can serve as a collaborative partner when navigating complex situations.
| August 18, 2026 | August 21, 2026 |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Accommodations 101 for Students with Disabilities
Understanding the accommodations process is an important part of creating accessible learning environments. This workshop provides an introduction to student disability accommodations and the resources available to support both students and instructors.
Participants will learn about Faculty Notification Letters, Alternative Testing Agreements, and the role of the Alternative Testing Center, while also gaining practical guidance for implementing common accommodations and supporting students throughout the accommodations process.
| August 20, 2026 | August 21, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
Compliance in the Classroom
This workshop provides faculty with essential information and practical guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations in the classroom. Presented by WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, participants will gain an understanding of UPPM 10.60, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), religious accommodations, pregnancy-related modifications, and RCW 28B.10.270. The session will clarify legal obligations, offer strategies for supporting diverse student needs, and highlight best practices for fostering an inclusive and compliant learning environment.
| September 2, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
| 10:00-11:30 a.m. | 10:00-11:30 a.m. |
Universal Design for Learning Introductory Workshop
This introductory workshop explores Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that encourages intentional design with diverse learners in mind. Participants will learn how small adjustments can make learning experiences more accessible, engaging, and effective while also creating more manageable and flexible teaching practices.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the UDL framework, explore how it benefits both instructors and learners, and identify practical changes they can implement in future courses, presentations, training materials, or other learning experiences.
| September 23, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
Whether you’re an instructor, supervisor, content creator, trainer, or simply interested in building skills that help others succeed, these sessions offer practical tools and perspectives that can be applied throughout your work at WSU.
Content credit: Carey Musburger, Sr. Assistant, HRS Learning and Organizational Development
