Accessibility Support Sessions
December 2, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Have questions about the accessibility of your instructional materials that have been brewing ☕️? Bring them to an Accessibility Support Session. You’ll get to work through accessibility challenges, explore helpful resources, and get guidance. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy coffee and cookies.
With the Spring Term and the Accessibility 2027 deadline, this is a perfect opportunity to get your questions answered and make your Spring 2027 courses accessible from the start.
There are two ways to join us:
Option 1: Drop In – No Registration Required!
Stop by during any of our drop-in hours to ask questions and get help with your accessibility concerns. Drop-in support will available on a first-come first-serve basis.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 17 | 12–2 p.m. | Hammond - NILS 240 |
| Nov. 18 | 9–11 a.m. | Hammond - CLO 214 |
| Dec. 2 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Westville - LSF 056 |
Option 2: Reserve a 15-minute Accessibility Coffee Chat
Schedule a 15-minute accessibility coffee chat with the CFE’s Instructional Accessibility Specialist, Melissa Maldonado for personalized guidance on the accessibility of your instructional materials. Appointments are available during the following days/times:
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 17 | 2–3 p.m. | Hammond - NILS 240 | Register here for a November 17 Coffee Chat Registration Deadline: November 16 |
| Nov. 18 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Hammond - CLO 214 | Register here for a November 18 Coffee Chat Registration Deadline: November 16 |
| Dec. 2 | 1–2 p.m. | Westville - LSF 056 | Register here for a December 2 Coffee Chat Registration Deadline: December 1 |
We’ll bring the accessibility support, coffee and cookies. You bring:
- Any burning accessibility questions and digital course materials you’d like help with
- Your Laptop
Unable to bring a laptop or unavailable during the Accessibility Support Sessions? Schedule a consultation with Melissa Maldonado, Instructional Accessibility Specialist, through her Bookings Link.
Audience
All PNW faculty and instructors
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services, and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.