PolicyFederal and state law require the CSU to operate all programs and activities in a manner which is accessible to students with disabilities. The laws most essential to digital accessibility are:
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.
- “A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that the communications with applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.” 28 C.F.R. § 35.160(a)(1)
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.
- Provides standards to follow in order to create accessible digital technology
- California Government Code 11135 This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.
- Sets out the non-discrimination obligation for state entities
- California Government Code 7405 This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.
- Applies the accessibility requirements of Section 508 to State of California entities, including the CSU
- Joint Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.
- Issued jointly by the Department of Justice and Department of Education affirming the right of individuals with disabilities as it pertains to the use of emerging technology in higher education (a.k.a. the "Kindle Letter"); defines accessible and equally effective