Web Accessibility

Web Accessibility Statement

California State University, Bakersfield is committed to providing equal access to Web-based information for people with disabilities. This is in accordance with:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Executive Order 1111 of California State University.

Below are the compliance standards used in support of the federal and state legislation:

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA

Accessibility Standards

These Web Accessibility Guidelines are based on the guidelines of Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA.

Web Accessibility Policy

California State University, Bakersfield has a Web Accessibility Policy to ensure all the campus web sites are accessible for all.

Web Scanning Procedures

The Information Technology Services conduct the automated web scanning for the campus web sites on weekly basis by following the Web Scanning Procedures.

Web Evaluation and Repair

This site provides you with some useful and effective Evaluation and Repair tools for web accessibility.

Tutorials and Training Materials

IT Services offers a variety of Training on the Web Accessibility, such as the use of evaluation and repair tools, how to create accessible digital contents, design accessible web pages, and etc.

Laws and Regulations

There are several Laws and Regulations that apply to CSU Bakersfield for web accessibility.

Best Practices

There are several ways to ensure that your web pages maximize usability and accessibility with Web Best Practices.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations

For more information about CSU Bakersfield's policy to make its programs, services, and activities accessible to students, faculty, staff, and the general public who visit or attend a campus-sponsored event, with disabilities, please visit the Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations page.