Asynchronous Training and Assessment
Disability and Accessibility Policies
Audience: MSU Faculty/Instructors, Staff, and Teaching Assistants
Responsibilities: Instructional content development, Captivate collaboration, review process coordination with SMEs, user testing oversight in Ability LMS.
Tools Used: Adobe Express, Captivate, Google Suite, Ability LMS
This asynchronous training was developed to introduce all MSU faculty and staff to foundational accessibility concepts, supporting the university’s commitment to meeting WCAG standards and broader federal accessibility requirements. The module covers both digital accessibility and the accommodations process, offering an overview of relevant laws such as the ADA and Section 504, along with guidance for employees and supervisors. Designed to promote inclusive practices across campus, the training includes interactive elements and assessment questions to reinforce understanding. Collaborated closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the design and development process to ensure content accuracy, alignment with learning objectives, and an engaging user experience.
This PDF is embedded here for demonstration purposes only. When delivered to instructors as an interactive training through the Ability LMS, the full module is presented in an accessible format and has been vetted to meet MSU's accessibility standards.
Tools Used: Adobe Express, Captivate, Google Suite, Ability LMS
Problem, Process, Takeaways
Problem
MSU needed to ensure that all faculty and staff were aware of their responsibilities around accessibility and accommodations, particularly in response to federal legal requirements and WCAG compliance mandates. While many employees supported accessibility in principle, there was a widespread lack of clarity about the laws involved, the accommodation process, and how accessibility applied to both digital and non-digital environments. There was a clear need for a comprehensive, consistent, and scalable training solution that could be delivered asynchronously.
Process
I collaborated with a cross-functional team to develop an interactive, asynchronous training module hosted in the Ability LMS. I contributed to the script and instructional content, supported Captivate development, and played a key role in shepherding the training through university review, accessibility evaluation, and stakeholder feedback. I also coordinated and monitored user testing, managed version control, and ensured the final product met accessibility standards. The training introduces key accessibility laws, explains MSU’s accommodation process for employees and supervisors, and reinforces learning through scenario-based interactions and assessment questions.
Takeaways
This project deepened my experience with institution-wide training development, particularly around legal and compliance-based content. It reinforced the importance of clarity, tone, and structure when communicating complex policy to a broad campus audience. I also gained valuable insight into cross-platform deployment and accessibility review processes. The final product provides MSU faculty and staff with a clear, actionable introduction to accessibility and accommodations, while meeting important legal and institutional goals.