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Accessible Technology at Sacramento State

The California State University (CSU) system launched a system-wide Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) in order to develop the work plan, guidance, and resources to assist campuses in carrying out the accessible technology provisions of CSU Executive Order 926 (EO):

"It is the policy of the CSU to make information technology resources and services accessible to all CSU students, faculty, staff, and the general public regardless of disability."

The Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) at Sacramento State is a reflection of the University’s ongoing commitment to accessible technology. As part of the ATI, this web page has been developed to provide you with accessibility resources and information. Check it out and let us know what you think or send questions to: ATI Feedback.

What Can You Do to Help with Accessibility?

Accessibility Training

Resources for Teaching and Learning the Accessibility of Technology:

Professional Development in Accessible Technology in the CSU logoThe CSU Professional Development for Accessible Technology Website (http://teachingcommons.cdl.edu/access/) is an invaluable CSU systemwide training resource for teaching and learning about accessible technology. Includes online training in Word Accessibility, PowerPoint accessibility, PDF accessibility, Web site accessibility and more!

Information Accessibility Training in Faculty/Staff Resource Center

accessibility training Trainings are offered in the Academic Information Resource Center on accessible Word documents, accessible PDF documents, accessible PowerPoints and introduction to web accessibility. For more info and to register, please email training@csus.edu or visit www.csus.edu/training.

 

Quote from the President on the Accessible Technology Initiative:

"At its heart, this initiative is about fairness and about doing what the CSU does best – offering the greatest possible access to higher education. Under this initiative, the CSU is committed to making information technology and resources available to everyone, regardless of ability or challenge. It is a large effort, and many of you will be involved. I would ask that we all work to live up to the spirit of this work – to do all we can in our individual work to make the campus more accessible." (President's Fall Address, August 30, 2007, President Alexander Gonzalez, Sacramento State)

Please contact ati@csus.edu if you encounter any problems accessing the Accessible Technology Initiative web site or need to request this information in alternate formats.

Accessibility News/Events

ATI Forms/Guides

ATI Timeline

Due to changes in the revised ATI Coded Memo (AA-2010-13) the ATI timelines are currently being reviewed. Below are the milestones to date:

Sept. 1, 2007:
Ensure that all new administrative websites, web applications and web content conform to baseline accessibility standards. Incorporate accessibility into Electronic & Information Technology purchases over $50,000.

Spring 2008:
Implement provisions related to timeliness of alternate formats for print-based instructional materials, including timely adoption of textbooks (for Fall 2008 materials).

Fall 2008 (extended to June 2010):
Ensure accessibility is incorporated into new courses and new course content, including instructional materials and instructional websites. Existing course content will be made accessible at the point of course redesign or when a student with a disability enrolls in the course.

September 1, 2008:
Implement accessible procurement process for all E&IT acquisitions greater than $15,000 (except procurement card purchases).

May 15, 2009 (extended to June 2010):
Ensure that all administrative websites that are critical to institutional access conform to baseline accessibility standards.

September 1, 2009 (Extended to June 1, 2010 by AA-2009-19) Implementation of an accessible procurement process for all E&IT procurement acquisitions greater than $2,500.  (Note: Threshold for review of E&IT procurements for accessibility will drop to $2,500 pending establishment of new procedures.)