Adam Seipel

Accessibility Coordinator, Learning Design & Technology  
Wilson 107 · yjt9dh@virginia.edu 

Making what we create and use accessible  

I work with faculty, staff, and units across the College and Graduate School to make documents, websites, Canvas courses, and meetings accessible. Whether it’s a PDF, a web page, a video, or an event, I can help you work out what to fix and how. Not sure where to begin? Send a question through the Help Portal or book time with me. I also offer workshops and department sessions.  

I can help with the following...  

• Accessible documents and course content  
  Word, PowerPoint, and PDFs, plus using UDOIT in Canvas to find and fix issues.  
• Websites, platforms, and technology  
  Practical, standards-based digital accessibility guidance for sites and tools, and input on the accessibility of technology your unit is considering buying or adopting.  
• Help getting your materials ready before the April 2027 deadline.  

Visit the A&S Digital Accessibility Intranet (Netbadge required) and UVA 7 Pillars of Digital Accessibility 

Lori Hostetler

Accessible Design Coordinator/Instructional Designer, Learning Design & Technology

Lhl5c@virginia.edu

As a former long-term faculty member, I understand the fine balance of accessible design, managing accommodations, maintaining disciplinary integrity, and sustainable teaching.  

Aren’t sure where to begin? I am here to listen, consult, and support you as you provide SDAC accommodations to students and accessible course design for all.    

If you are affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences, send me a quick email to ask a question, or to set up a call, Zoom, or meeting. I offer departmental Q&A sessions as well.  

I can help with the following...  

Streamline Accommodations with the new Accommodations integration in Canvas  

Helpful hints for the SDAC accommodations conversations with your students and balancing accommodations implementation.  

Proactive Accessible Course Solutions  

• A newly launched A&S Canvas template for reducing students’ cognitive load and increasing their independence with your course materials  
• Active Learning Strategies to increase accessible student engagement
• Helpful hints to support neurodiverse students  
•  Thought partnering for accessible assessments, class activities, and course design.