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Digital Accessibility Faculty Champions

As you work to improve the digital accessibility of your courses, Digital Accessibility Faculty Champions are available to help during the 2026–27 academic year. They can help you find answers, useful resources and ways to move forward.

Faculty Champions are subject librarians with training in digital accessibility and knowledge of campus accessibility resources. As fellow faculty members, they understand the demands of teaching, research and service and can offer peer support and practical guidance based on your needs.

How can a Faculty Champion help?

You don't have to navigate digital accessibility on your own. Digital Accessibility Faculty Champions are an easy stop for questions. They can:

  • Answer questions about digital accessibility.
  • Talk through accessibility challenges with course materials and content.
  • Share tools, resources and best practices.
  • Help you identify ways to improve accessibility.
  • Connect you with campus experts for technical or specialized support.

Meet the Digital Accessibility Faculty Champions

Micky Carignano

Natural Sciences Librarian

Brad Dennis, education and human development librarian.

Brad Dennis

Education and Human Development Librarian

Mike Duffy, fine arts librarian.

Mike Duffy

Fine Arts Librarian

Ed Eckel, engineering librarian.

Edward Eckel

Applied Sciences, Aviation and Engineering

LuMarie Guth, business librarian.

LuMarie Guth

Business Librarian

Carrie Leatherman

Carrie Leatherman

Social Sciences Librarian

Dylan McGlothlin

Dylan McGlothlin

Humanities Librarian

Dianna Sachs, health and human service librarian.

Dianna Sachs

Health and Human Services Librarian

Student success

Accessibility supports student success

Making your course materials accessible helps ensure all students can engage with your content and participate fully in the learning experience. It also supports Western Michigan University's efforts to meet federal digital accessibility requirements by April 2027.

Other resources

Have a question?

If you're not sure where to start or have a specific accessibility concern, reach out to the Digital Accessibility team.

Need more help?

For more in-depth support, including course consultations and reviews, captioning services and training, reach out to the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Development.