The 2025 ATI Summit

The CSU Office of the Chancellor -- Accessible Technology Initiative is hosting an ATI Summit for CSU digital accessibility staff.

The ATI Summit brings together CSU accessibility experts and key stakeholders to foster collaboration, innovation, and progress in accessible technology. By sharing insights, challenges, and best practices, we aim to strengthen systemwide alignment, elevate the quality and consistency of our collective accessibility efforts, and accelerate our impact. This summit is not just about compliance; it’s about building a more inclusive learning and working environment across the CSU. Together, we are shaping a more accessible future and building our internal community of experts.

Who’s Invited?

This event is open to all current CSU employees working in digital accessibility positions for their campus. Please note - This session is intended for staff-level participants. Directors (MPPs) may attend by invitation, but are not expected to participate. We’re looking forward to connecting and networking with one another in person during this opportunity to share ideas and build relationships.

Event Information

Event Dates: August 6th to August 8th

Event Address: CSU, Northridge - 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330

Contact us: mharding@mail.fresnostate.edu (email) or 562-951-4105 (phone).

Travel Information

For those traveling from out of town and flying in for the event, the nearest airport to the CSUN campus is Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The campus is approximately 25–30 minutes away, with several transportation options available, including Lyft/Uber, taxis, and car rentals.

Metrolink service is also available, with a station located near the campus. CSUN provides a shuttle to and from the station for added convenience. For more information visit the CSUN Shuttle Services  page.

The second closest airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). From LAX, you can take the FlyAway Shuttle  to Van Nuys, which is less than 20 minutes from campus. From there, you’ll have access to similar transportation options to reach CSUN.

This Year’s Theme

This year’s theme is “Defining Success”. But what does that actually mean? We believe that it starts with asking three simple questions:
 

  1. Where are we now?
  2. Where do we want to go?
  3. How will we get there?

 

Answering these questions isn’t just an exercise; it is essential for how we work together within the CSU system. When we define success as a team, based on a shared vision, we create alignment. Everyone knows what we’re working toward and why it matters. And how that expands into the campus communities we support.

Attendees will be housed in on-campus dormitory suites (two people per suite, each with a private bedroom). Housing and meals will be provided at no cost, and meals will be served through the campus dining buffet with accommodations for dietary needs.

Information on directions to the CSUN campus and campus maps can be found on the CSUN Maps website .

 

To help offset travel costs for those who would not otherwise be able to attend, a need-based travel stipend is available. We ask attendees to request support only if their department or campus cannot fully cover travel expenses. We appreciate your honesty in helping us ensure these limited funds support those who need them most. Stipends will be sent to campus via IFT.

 

Stipend Amounts:

  • $150 for attendees from CSU Bakersfield and campuses farther south
  • $300 for attendees from campuses north of CSU Bakersfield

The registration period was open from May 15th to July 14th and is now closed.

 

If you need help or have any inquiries, contact the Summit Coordinator, Mike Harding, (mharding@mail.fresnostate.edu) for assistance. For questions about on-campus accommodations and the travel stipend, please use the "Contact Us" information located above.

The summit theme and agenda are currently in development. If you’re interested in presenting, facilitating a discussion, or participating in a panel - you can indicate your interest on the registration form. You will be contacted shortly after the registration window closes.

The amazing Kate Tipton at CSUN has provided a list of great dining establishments and evening extracurricular events on and around campus . The list is a Google Document and will be continually updated until the summit.