UMN Accessibility Resources

This session will focus on online resources and contacts to help University faculty and staff meet accessibility requirements for the April 24, 2026 policy implementation and beyond. 

We will provide a surface level overview on the following and who to contact when: 

• Office for Digital Accessibility
• Academic Digital Accessibility Liaisons (ADAL)
• Web and Email Digital Accessibility Coordinators (WEDAC)

Other topics include the following and more: 

• Digital Accessibility Badging Program
• Mass email
• Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

The last 30 minutes will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about all things digital accessibility.

About the Presenters

Kelly Auxier is the content strategist for the Office of Human Resources and a lead coordinator of the Web and Email Digital Accessibility Coordinators (WEDAC) for the Office for Digital Accessibility.

Zoë Harvey is a user experience content producer with the Office of Information Technology. She creates digital resources for using technology, co-manages the Digital Accessibility Badging courses, and helps run the Office for Digital Accessibility website.

DM Lavoie is an academic technologist with a digital accessibility focus. They enjoy helping faculty and staff create accessible course content for all learners across campus. DM is able to help content creators create and remediate digital course content utilizing UDOIT, accessibility checkers in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and video captioning services. 

Khaled Musa is the director of the Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA) at the University of Minnesota, where they lead efforts to make digital spaces inclusive and accessible for all. A recognized advocate and expert in accessibility, Khaled collaborates across industries to implement innovative strategies that empower individuals of all abilities.

Ben Peck is a digital communications specialist in University Marketing Communications. Ben is responsible for accessibility and design of mass email and administration of digital signage across the University.

Nick Rosencrans coordinates and facilitates a number of user experience activities for web development and purchasing teams for the University of Minnesota, such as rapid prototyping, focus groups, usability evaluations and content strategy consultations.

Neal Sorensen is a new addition to the Office of Digital Accessibility, coming to the University from a 16-year career in disability accommodations and digital accessibility work. As a dyslexic person, Neal practices what they teach and is a passionate advocate for reading disability literacy and public art.

Leah Villa is a user experience content producer with the Office of Information Technology. She is responsible for working with teams on developing their digital content, co-manages the Digital Accessibility Badging Program courses, and contributes to digital accessibility events such as the University’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Digital Collegium’s Accessibility Summit.