Thomas Johnson Director, Procurement & Contracts 3488 Accessibile Technology Compliance

Accessible Technology Initiative—CSU Vision: To create a culture of access for an inclusive learning and working environment. Mission: To help CSU campuses in carrying out EO926 by developing guidelines, implementation strategies, tools and resources.

ATI: CSU Policy "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."

ATI: What is it? Guided by federal and state law Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act California Government Code Based upon CSU Coded Memorandum For the CSU covers Web Accessibility, Procurement, and Instructional Design Unfunded but best practice Fluid—due to changes in technology and guidelines

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Requires all electronic and communication technology used by the government be accessible. It includes computer hardware, software, networks, office peripherals, and web content. CSU mandates that all CSU systems must adhere to these standards.

ATI: Simplest Form Individuals can get to or “access” information in more than one way If it is presented in an audio file--a transcript is available If it is presented in written text--it is formatted appropriately for text readers and other devices

ATI: What do I need to do? Increase awareness Improve practice Use resources Support colleagues Ask questions Collaborate within and between organizations

Accessibility Technology Initiative Teams Electronic and Information Technology (E & IT) Procurement Web Accessibility Instructional Materials

Procurement Procedures and Forms Establish the functional requirements for the product Is the total amount of the procurement $15,000 or more? Does the item being procured fall within one of the six categories? (Desktop, Software, Office Equipment (Faxes/Copiers), Multimedia, Telecommunications, Web Based) ITS Procurement Approval Request form Electronic and Information Technology Procurement Approval Request form

Make & Model Specific Must be provided over $15K Andy Pesich is campus expert-2717 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

Exemptions E&IT products and services must meet the applicable accessibility standards unless one of the following exemptions apply. – Products acquired by a contractor are incidental to a contract – Back Office – Commercially Non-Available – Sole Brand – Service and maintenance agreement – Fundamental Alteration – Undue Burden (Requires President’s Approval) E&IT Exemption Request form

Information Technology Services (ITS) Telephone: x 2700 – Use Department’s ITC Purchasing Office Telephone: Thomas Johnson ext 3488 or Tina Mueller ext 3487 On-campus Support

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