PCBO Overview for August 29, California State University San Marcos Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Purchases

PCBO Overview for August 29, OVERVIEW  What is the Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Law?  This Law applies to all Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) purchases over $15,000.

PCBO Overview for August 29, What is Accessible Technology  The CSU system has launched a system- wide Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) to ensure that each CSU campus follows state and federal laws mandating access to technology.  Accessibility for all is a priority at Cal State San Marcos. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment that enables all persons to be successful in attaining an education and information on or about our campus.

PCBO Overview for August 29, What is Section 508  Section 508 is part of the Rehabilitation Act Law, as amended in 1998 that requires access to electronic and information technology (E&IT). Technology must be accessible to employees and members of the public with disabilities to the extent it does not pose an “undue burden.” Section 508 is about creating an open door to information, including computers, software, and electronic office equipment.  Resource Link:

PCBO Overview for August 29, “From Where I Sit” Video  LaDonna’s Story  Accessible Technology Initiative: California State University, Office of the Chancellor Accessible Technology Initiative: California State University, Office of the Chancellor

PCBO Overview for August 29, What purchases will it affect? Categories of E&IT Purchases:  Software application and operating systems  Web-based information and applications  Telecommunications products  Video and multimedia products  Self-contained, closed products like kiosks  Desktop and portable computers

PCBO Overview for August 29, What purchases will it affect? Cont Rule of Thumb:  Is it electronic and/or does it fit in one of the E&IT categories?  Does it have a display and/or keypad that humans interact with?  Does that display have information about creating, converting, sending, receiving, or duplicating any sort of data or information?

PCBO Overview for August 29, What purchases will it affect? Cont Examples of E&IT Products that should be considered when evaluating accessibility:  Visual  Auditory  Motor  Cognitive

PCBO Overview for August 29, Training Dates:  If you are not attending a training organized by your department then you can attend one of the group training by registering on the HR website.  Training Title: Accessible Technology Initiative.  Commons 206  Group Training Dates:  Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.  Tuesday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.