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Accessibility

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Procurement

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  1. Where can I find CSU Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Procurement guidelines on how to achieve Web Accessibility?

  2. What is Web accessibility?

  3. What is the Accessible Technology Initiative?


Q1: Where can I find CSU Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Procurement guidelines on how to achieve Web Accessibility?

A: See <CSU Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Procurement guidelines.>.

See also, “Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Procurement Implementation Plan” as implemented by SDSU:

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Q2: What is Web accessibility?

A: Web accessibility, according to CSU Policy, is the application of design principles to make Web sites, Web applications, and Web content usable by persons with disabilities who may be using assistive technologies to access the site.

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Q3: What is the Accessible Technology Initiative?

A: ATI is the California State University system’s effort to implement federal and California law requiring access to technology for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to each campus. The initiative is a collaborative effort at each CSU university to provide access to technology in three major areas: Web accessibility, instructional materials accessibility, and technology procurement. A detailed description and list of resources are available at <http://www.calstate.edu/accessibility>.

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