Accessibility Statement
As part of our commitment to excellence through diversity and inclusion, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) strives to ensure that campus communication and information technology is accessible to everyone. The California State University system statement on accessibility is articulated in California State University - Executive Order 1111, in accordance with both federal and state laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Read CSUN's Full Accessibility Statement.
Mission
The Universal Design Center (UDC) supports the campus community in their efforts to make it possible for individuals to learn, communicate, and share via information and communication technology. Learn more about UDC Mission.
Shared Campus Responsibility
Everyone has a part in creating accessible and usable information. The responsibility of creating and maintaining accessible content falls to the entire campus community.
Need help?
Need assistance or have a question not answered here? Please contact the Universal Design Center (UDC) at udc@csun.edu or, during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific time), at (818) 677.5898. Make An Appointment via Bookings.
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been applied to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) since its enactment, and to digital content since 1996. Starting April 24, 2026, the ADA will incorporate the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines [WCAG] to specify criteria for making digital content accessible. We Need to Talk About the ADA and ADA Updates for Faculty
Accessibility and Universal Design
What is Accessibility?
In this context, “accessibility” means that people with disabilities have access – to facilities, to information and to technology. Accessibility ensures everyone can perceive, understand, engage, navigate, and interact with technology regardless of device, software, or product without barriers. Accessibility is for everyone.
- Acquire the same information
- Engage in the same interactions
- Enjoy the same services
What is Universal Design?
“Universal design” takes this concept one step further, to ensure that everyone can perceive, understand, engage, navigate and interact regardless of ability or preference. Learn more about Universal Design Perspectives.
Training Events, Videos, and News
Universal Design Center Offers
Want to learn more? Have questions? Need advice? Email udc@csun.edu, call us at (818) 677-5898, or make an appointment via Bookings.