SensusAccess Inside
Joshua Hori
Description
In this session, we’ll explore how SensusAccess Inside delivers an automated, on-demand document-conversion service right within Canvas, no extra uploads or manual formatting required. You’ll discover how PDFs, Word docs, and PowerPoints can be transformed instantly into accessible formats like audio, Braille-ready files, ePub, and MP3, empowering students to study on the bus, listen while walking between classes, or work offline. We’ll also introduce Beeline Reader, a new service that applies intuitive color gradients to guide the eye through text, offering an alternative to text-to-speech solutions and supporting learners who benefit from enhanced visual reading flow. Faculty will receive ready-to-share video tutorials to distribute to students, and we’ll discuss how to weave these accessibility options into your course syllabus so every learner knows they’re available from day one.
Link to the video [video.ucdavis.edu]
Access the presentation slides (PowerPoint)
About the Presenter
Joshua Hori is the Accessible Technology Coordinator at UC Davis, bringing nearly twenty years of dedicated experience to the university’s commitment to inclusive learning. Early in his career, spanning the majority of those years at the Student Disability Center, he focused on making core course materials accessible for students with a wide range of needs. Over time, his work has grown to include the development of foreign-language braille resources, a fully tactile campus map, and accessible STEM materials that democratize scientific learning. He also led the creation of the LibreText Accessibility Checker, a tool that empowers faculty to identify and resolve accessibility issues before publishing.
In his role, Joshua collaborates closely with both local and UC-systemwide accessibility committees, lending his expertise to policy development, training initiatives, and compliance strategies. His influence extends to regional and national organizations, where he shares best practices and explores emerging solutions. Always looking toward the future, he integrates AI-driven accommodations and is researching blockchain-based identity projects that improve and expand accessibility.
Joshua believes that true accessibility flourishes when instructors have clear guidance, practical tools, and responsive support. By equipping educators with the resources they need, he ensures that accommodations become a seamless part of course design rather than an afterthought, creating learning environments where every student can engage, participate, and succeed.
