Presented at 10:30am in Matchless on Friday, November 18, 2022.
#36995Speaker(s)
- Leon McNaught, ATI Program Manager, California State University, Los Angeles
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
An overview of the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative accessible procurement implementation at Cal State LA. The presenter discusses the CSU systemwide framework and elements required for a successful implementation at the campus level. This session is geared towards participants looking to build an accessible procurement model at their institution.
Abstract
The California State University (CSU), Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) accessible procurement framework provides a model to implement ICT accessibility processes while allowing flexibility to address campus culture and capability.
An overview of the accessible procurement workflow covers acquisition types, ICT renewals, assigning impact to determine the level of review, reviewing accessibility conformance documentation, vendor communication, and, when required, the creation of Equally Effective Alternate Access Plans.
The presenter covers strategies to obtain campus buy-in and the required communication and training to ensure successful adoption. Messaging and training focus on setting requester expectations, communicating timelines, and obtaining executive support.
The CSU accessible procurement framework varies across the 23 CSU campuses; the presenter provides insight into their respective campus culture and how this impacts the implementation at their campus while still producing quality outcomes.
This session is best suited for participants looking to build, or in the process of building, an accessible procurement model at their institution. The presenter will touch on system-wide efficiencies and upcoming changes.
Keypoints
- The California State University (CSU) accessible procurement framework provides a guide for campus implementat
- The CSU Accessible procurement framework outlines core components, but implementation differs by campus.
- There are numerous strategies used to change campus culture, including stakeholder buy-in, communication and t
Disability Areas
All Areas
Topic Areas
Administrative/Campus Policy, Procurement, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Leon McNaught
Leon McNaught, ATI Program Manager, Cal State LA Leon McNaught began working in the assistive technology field at Glendale Community College’s Hi-Tech Center in the mid-1990s. He earned his B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Human Development and M.S. in Educational Counseling at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). During his tenure at CSUSB, Leon acquired professional certifications as an assistive technology practitioner and accessibility professional. He ran an assistive technology service center for the campus and community members affiliated with the California Department of Rehabilitation and Veteran’s Affairs. Cal State LA’s inaugural Accessibility Manager, Leon, continues his work to improve campus accessibility in the three Accessible Technology Initiative priority areas of web, instructional materials, and procurement accessibility. Additionally, Leon is a member of the CSU Office of the Chancellor’s Accessible Technology Network, whose work positively affects system-wide accessibility procedures. Leon continues his work in assistive technology as a consultant to the California Department of Rehabilitation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.