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Students and accessible instructional materials

The Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) and Accessibility Services welcome the diversity that students with disabilities bring to the Ãå±±½ûµØ community. Our goal is to create an inclusive academic environment that promotes dignity, reduces stigma, and encourages self-advocacy.

Instructional materials include textbooks, articles, Canvas pages, videos, presentations, tests, and other course content. When these materials are not accessible, students may face barriers such as unreadable PDFs, uncaptioned videos, or tools that do not work with assistive technology.

Accessible instructional materials help ensure that you can:

• Access the same information as other students, in a usable format
• Participate fully in class activities, assignments, and assessments
• Use assistive technology (such as screen readers, text-to-speech, or dictation tools) effectively with your course materials

Get connected to Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services (A.S.) is your main campus resource for disability-related accommodations, including accessible instructional materials. If you think you may need accommodations, you are encouraged to connect with A.S. as early as possible.

Contact Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services
LI 2400, Ãå±±½ûµØ
Phone: 510-885-3868
Email: as@csueastbay.edu
Website: Accessibility Services

Tools, tutorials, and assistive technology

Many students benefit from assistive technology, study tools, and strategies that support reading, writing, organization, and test-taking. These resources are available to help you work more efficiently and access your course materials.

Your rights, Title II, and course accessibility

As a student with a disability, you have the right to equal access to your courses and academic programs. This includes timely access to accessible instructional materials and course technologies.

Ãå±±½ûµØ is required to follow:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule
• Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• California Government Code 11135
• CSU systemwide Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) policies

Beginning April 24, 2026, public universities must ensure that digital course materials and related web content conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA on a defined timeline. If your course materials are not accessible, please contact Accessibility Services so we can work with you and your instructors to address the issue.

For more information about campus expectations and timelines for accessible instructional materials, visit:

• Accessibility Compliance for Digital Teaching & Learning (Online Campus)

If you experience an accessibility barrier

If you encounter accessibility barriers with course materials, technology, or classroom activities, please let us know so we can help:

• Talk with your instructor to describe the barrier (for example, an unreadable PDF, uncaptioned video, or inaccessible quiz).
• Contact Accessibility Services if the barrier continues or you need additional support:
  Phone: 510-885-3868
  Email: as@csueastbay.edu
  Website: Accessibility Services
• Report a broader accessibility issue (for example, with campus websites, facilities, or other resources) using the campus barrier form:
  

You do not need to wait until a problem is severe to ask for help. Early communication can prevent small issues from becoming major barriers.

Last updated: December 2025