The Accessibility Ambassador program is an initiative aimed at continuing to develop digital content that is accessible to all individuals. As part of our ongoing commitment to faculty and staff development and student success, Accessibility Ambassadors will provide technical guidance to fellow faculty and staff members.
The Accessibility Ambassadors are a team of experienced and knowledgeable faculty (tenure track, instructional or clinical) and staff who are available to provide individual instruction, guidance and advice to their colleagues as they develop or update content that will be shared with others on campus.
This program aims to build a vibrant community of peer support at NIU and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to NIU's commitment to digital accessibility, equity and inclusion while gaining professional recognition and development.
All Accessibility Ambassadors will be officially recognized and listed on this page by the end of the spring 2026 semester. Please contact accessibility@niu.edu with any questions.
What Does the Role Involve?
Accessibility Ambassadors will:
- Be a resource to assist others in making documents accessible.
- Provide one-on-one technical guidance as their schedule permits, scheduled using a web-based appointment scheduler.
- Participate in professional development designed to enhance technical skills related to digital content accessibility.
- Where appropriate, lead professional development sessions.
How to Apply
Please complete the brief self-nomination form to express your interest and provide information about your technical experience and areas of expertise. The selection process will involve consultation with the digital access steering committee. Any selection of staff would be pending supervisor approval.