CSUN 2025 Chax Team Speakers Schedule

Dax, Chad and Marty at the CSUN Chax Booth. Dax talks to an attendee who is holding a blind cane.

Join Chax in person in California at the
Anaheim Marriott for CSUN 2025 from March 11th to 14th.

Come say hello to our growing team during any of our workshops, program sessions, or exhibit hall hours. The Chax team will be available to answer any questions you may have and demonstrate how to create the most accessible digital documents.

Can't join us in person?
Reach out today for a consultation.

Our Exhibit Hall Hours

Visit us at Booth 423

  • Tuesday, March 11: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday, March 12: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, March 13: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Friday, March 14: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Our CSUN Sessions

Unlocking Accessible PDF Org Charts, Flow Charts, and Calendars
Speaker: Dax Castro, ADS

Tuesday, March 11th, at 1:20pm (Pacific)
Learn how to create accessible org charts, flow charts, and calendars that exemplify true usability. This session covers best practices for structure, alternative text, color contrast, and keyboard navigation, with real-world examples.

Creating Barrier-Free PDFs from Microsoft Word
Speaker: Chad Chelius, ADS

Tuesday, March 11th at 3:20pm (Pacific)
Leverage the features of Microsoft Word to harness the accessibility features of the program and to help you ensure that PDF files created from that Word document are as accessible as possible. Always start with the source!

Steam Ahead: Conducting Trainings for Access and Inclusion
Speaker: Katie Samson

Wednesday, March 12th at 10:20am (Pacific)
Disabled people have stories to tell that build empathy and set your training on the right track. Learn the questions to cover in accessibility and inclusion training. Participate in a mini storytelling workshop to create meaningful content.

Achieving Compliance with PDF Documents
Speaker: Chad Chelius, ADS

Thursday, March 13th at 2:20pm (Pacific)
When it comes to PDF files, we want to make sure that our files are as accessible as possible. How do we do that? By making sure the files meet the standards that have been developed for the PDF format.

Inclusive Insights: Shaping the Future of Accessible Research
Speakers: Steve Levine & Kristen Witucki

Friday, March 14th at 10:20am (Pacific)
Learn to integrate accessibility and lived experiences into market research. With best practices and a screen reader demo, gain actionable steps to create inclusive research processes that enhance insights across various roles and industries.