ATI

The Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) is a joint project of the Office of Equity and Diversity Services (OEDS), the Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities (KIHd), and the Office of Disability Services (ODS). The ATI works collaboratively with other units within the Mason community to develop and coordinate implementation of a university-wide plan to ensure access to information technology and communications through the use of adaptive equipment and the provision of technical assistance, training and support to Mason employees and students with disabilities. The ATI also provides training and technical support to the entire university community related to access to information technology and compliance with the Virginia Information Technology Accessibility (VITA) Standards. The VITA standards themselves are based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Additionally, the ATI manages the production of accessible text for Mason students with disabilities who require equal access to the university curriculum and other resources.