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Instructional Materials Accessibility Plan

Accessible Technology Initiative

Cal State Monterey Bay reviews and updates its Instructional Materials Accessibility Plan each year, or more often as needed, to ensure alignment with California State University Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) guidance.

Our Approach

We are committed to making instructional materials accessible for all students and faculty. This work is guided by four core principles:

  • Accommodation
    We provide access through Student Disability Resources (SDR), the Center for Academic Technologies (CAT) and support from faculty and staff. We also adopt and improve third-party tools as they become available.
  • Proactive support
    We offer ongoing professional development and resources through CSU partners, including SDAC, CAT, and the Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, to help faculty create accessible materials from the start.
  • Inclusiveness
    Accessibility is a shared responsibility. Students, faculty, staff, administrators and publishers all play a role in creating inclusive learning environments.
  • Accountability
    We prioritize action and transparency in improving accessibility across instructional materials.

Key Priorities

Cal State Monterey Bay focuses on continuous improvement by:

  • Identifying challenges and opportunities related to instructional materials
  • Monitoring changes in assistive technology, tools and accessibility standards
  • Supporting campus-wide awareness through presentations, trainings and events

Workflow and Compliance

The university follows a structured process to ensure instructional materials meet accessibility standards and comply with Executive Order 1111 and Title II requirements.

This includes:

  • Developing workflows that align with required timelines
  • Supporting faculty workload, professional development and academic freedom
  • Ensuring timely identification of instructional materials
  • Evaluating and updating existing materials for accessibility
  • Establishing clear processes for new course compliance

Through collaboration and ongoing support, Cal State Monterey Bay strengthens access to course materials and advances an inclusive, student-centered learning experience.