Universal Design Center

Accessible Technology Initiative

"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." (E.O. 926) The CSU Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) is the effort by the California State University (CSU) system to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) is accessible to all students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. ICT includes websites, computer software and hardware, and multimedia such as video. Learn more about the Accessible Technology Initiative.

Mission

The Universal Design Center (UDC) supports the campus community in their efforts to make it possible for individuals to learn, communicate, and share via information and communication technology. Learn more about UDC Mission.

Shared Campus Responsibility

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Everyone has a part in creating accessible and usable information. The responsibility of creating and maintaining accessible content falls to the entire campus community.

Need help?

Need assistance or have a question not answered here? Please contact the Universal Design Center (UDC) at udc.help@csun.edu or, during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific time), at (818) 677.5898. Make An Appointment via Bookings.

Accessibility Training

More Accessibility Training

Oct 20

October 2026 | Three-Step PDF Accessibility for Faculty

Time: 10:00 am — 11:00 am

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Oct 22

Word Accessibility

Time: 10:00 am — 12:00 pm

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Oct 27

Social Media Accessibility

Time: 10:00 am — 11:15 am

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Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been applied to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) since its enactment, and to digital content since 1996. Starting April 26, 2027, the ADA will incorporate the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines [WCAG] to specify criteria for making digital content accessible.

Accessibility and Universal Design

What is Accessibility?

In this context, “accessibility” means that people with disabilities have access – to facilities, to information and to technology. Accessibility ensures everyone can perceive, understand, engage, navigate, and interact with technology regardless of device, software, or product without barriers. Accessibility is for everyone.

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Accessibility and Universal Design

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What is Universal Design?

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“Universal design” takes this concept one step further, to ensure that everyone can perceive, understand, engage, navigate and interact regardless of ability or preference. Learn more about Universal Design Perspectives.