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Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI)

Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI)

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 report 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. In the 2023-24 Annual ATI Report, twenty four of the Success Indicators were at or above the "Established" level. The 2025-- 26 Campus Plan outlines how Fresno State will advance toward the overall ATI goals between July 1 , 2025, and June 30 , 2026.

You can download the report below. Fresno State Authenticaion requried.
Fresno State ATI Plan 2025-26

Events

Fresno State ATI Committees

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.