The Accessible Technology Initiative lies at the heart of Fresno State’s work to empower
every student, employee, and community partner. The initiative removes barriers to
accessing campus information and knowledge, and ensures that all have the tools that
they need to thrive. Our goal is for technology to create opportunities and not obstacles.
Alam Hasson - Vice Provost
The Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) reflects the California State University’s
ongoing commitment to ensuring that all individuals — including those with disabilities
— have equal access to information resources and technologies.
This commitment is outlined in Executive Order 1111 (EO 1111) and the CSU Board of Trustees Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations.
About the Initiative
The CSU Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) was established to support campuses
in implementing the electronic and information technology (E&IT) aspects of this policy.
Through communities of practice, Fresno State collaborates with the Chancellor’s Office
and other CSU campuses to develop plans, share resources, and establish consistent
accessibility standards and best practices.
Vision
To create a culture of access that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and supportive
learning and working environment across the Fresno State community.
Mission
To help CSU campuses carry out Executive Order 926 by developing and promoting accessibility
standards, strategies, tools, and resources that advance inclusion for all.
Guiding Principle
To apply universal design—an approach that ensures products, services, and environments
are usable by the greatest number of people, including those with disabilities.
Strategy
To encourage collaboration and innovation that lead to sustainable accessibility improvements
benefiting everyone.
ATI Campus Plan 2025-26
ATI campus goals are organized around three areas: Instructional Materials, Web Accessibility,
and Procurement. A set of 92 Success Indicators are used to measure campus progress
towards accessibility goals, with each assessed annually by each campus on a six point
scale (ranging from "Not Started" to "Optimizing"), with a target of "Established"
for all Success Indicators. The Annual Campus Plan outlines how Fresno State will
advance toward the overall ATI goals each year.
ATI Campus Planning Process
The Campus ATI plan is developed, reviewed, revised and approved in a consultative
process with key stakeholders:
During the Spring semester, the three ATI subcommittees meet to review progress on
Success Indicators and to draft priorities and strategies for the following year's
campus ATI plan.
These are presented to and discussed by the ATI Executive Committee in late Spring.
The Executive Sponsors draft a comprehensive Campus ATI plan outlining priorities
and actions for the following year.
ATI subcommittees meet early in the Fall semester to review the draft plan and provide
input/proposed changes.
The ATI Executive Committee then meets to review the draft plan and any proposed changes;
and finalizes the Campus ATI plan for the year.
The ATI subcommitttees meet throughout the year to implement the plan and track progress.
The ATI Executive Committee meets twice/semester to review progress on annual goals.
Feedback to subcommittees is provided via the subcommittee chairs, who are members
of the Executive Committee.
You can download the plan below. Fresno State Authentication required.
The ATI Executive Committee brings together campus leaders and content matter experts.
Meeting at least once per semester, the committee turns CSU ATI policy into campus
priorities, approves the annual Campus Plan, and reviews evidence before it is forwarded
through the online reporting portal to the Chancellor’s Office. Committee members
also coordinate the work of the three operational subcommittees.
Bao Johri, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (Executive
Co-Sponsor)
Alam Hasson, Vice Provost (Executive Co-Sponsor)
Bryan Berrett, Director, Office of Innovation & Digital Excellence for Academic Success
(IDEAS)
Brian Cotham, Senior Director and Chief Procurement Officer
Janet Crum, Dean, Library Services
Ashley Ilic, Senior Director, University Marketing and Communications
Julie Irwin, Workers’ Compensation Manager and Interim ADA Coordinator
Jennie Johnson, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities
Max Tsai, Director of Planning, Digital Transformation and Digital Accessibility
John Walsh, University Counsel
Fresno State’s ATI effort is guided by three key subcommittees that develop, implement,
and monitor campus accessibility compliance:
Procurement
Reviews campus technology purchases to ensure compliance with accessibility standards
and selects the most accessible product unless an approved exemption applies.
Brian Cotham, Senior Director and Chief Procurement Officer
Mike Harding, Technology Services - Office of Digital Accessibility
Julie Irwin, Workers’ Compensation Manager and Interim ADA Coordinator
Kevin Taloza, Procurement and Support Services
Web Accessibility
Ensures that university websites, web-based applications, and online content — including
documents and multimedia such as PDFs, Word files, and videos — are accessible to
all users.
Mike Harding, Technology Services - Office of Digital Accessibility
Fatih Yenen, Technology Services - Planning and Digital Transformation
Ashley Ilic, Senior Director, University Marketing and Communications
Jennie Johnson, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities
Steven Orr, Digital Services, Library
Mark Plattner, Director, Auxiliary Information Technology
Max Tsai, Director of Planning, Digital Transformation and Digital Accessibility
Teira Wilson, Office of Digital Accessibility
Instructional Materials
Supports faculty in applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, selecting
accessible course materials, identifying textbooks early, and creating inclusive digital
learning environments.
Bryan Berrett, Director, Office of Innovation & Digital Excellence for Academic Success (IDEAS)
Ashley Abrahamson, Office of Innovation & Digital Excellence for Academic Success
(IDEAS)
Hannah Archambault, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics
Mario Banuelos, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics
Cory Cowan, Office of Institutional Effectiveness
David Drexler, Librarian, Research Services
Jennie Johnson, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities
Amin Makkawy, Associate Professor, Department of Communication
Lindsay Meeker, Assistant Professor, Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and
Special Education
Natalie Munoz, Associate Professor of French and Director, Center for Faculty Excellence
Nancy Nisbett, Professor, Department of Recreation Administration
Learn More
Explore this website to review Fresno State’s accessibility plans, find resources,
and learn how you can contribute to creating a more accessible digital campus.