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San Francisco State Accessible Technology Initiative
In the fall of 2006, San Francisco State University (SFSU) launched the Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) in order to develop a work plan, guidance, and resources to assist the campus-at-large in ensuring full and equal access to electronic and information technology to individuals with disabilities. The SF State ATI is a reflection of the University’s ongoing commitment to equity and social justice.
CSU Policy, Federal and State Laws
This commitment is informed by the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations, Executive Order 926 (EO 926):
"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 CSU issued a coded memorandum to provide campuses with a direction for implementing EO 926. The coded memorandum sets forth the roadmap for ensuring accessibility of information technology and resources in compliance with federal and state laws and CSU policy.
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EO 926 and the Coded Memorandum are premised on federal and state laws including but not limited to Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; and California Government Code 11135 of 2003 which applies Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended in 1998 to the CSU.
On April 2, 2007, President Corrigan reiterated the University’s commitment to access for all individuals in a letter e-mailed to all University faculty and staff. His message highlights how the University is further addressing disability access issues with respect to the changing information landscape.
Read President Corrigan's letter - Word document
Primary Elements of the SF State Accessible Technology Initiative
• Vision : To create a culture of access for inclusive teaching, learning and working environments.
• Mission: To assist the campus in carrying out EO926 implementation by developing policies, procedures, best practices, tools, and, most importantly, an informed campus community.
• Principle: To apply universal design (an approach to the design of products and services to be usable by the greatest number of people including individuals with disabilities).
• Strategy: To stimulate cross-campus collaborations to effect changes that will ultimately benefit all.
