Expanding Accessibility Through Partnership: CCC and CSU Working Together

In October 2025, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor’s Office) and the California State University (CSU) system formalized a statewide partnership to expand and align accessibility efforts across California’s public higher education systems. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, efficiency, and improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

The agreement establishes a reciprocal exchange of tools and expertise. CSU faculty and staff now have access to the CCC Accessibility Center’s self-paced accessibility training courses, while California Community Colleges gain access to CSU’s AIMhub, a shared platform for exchanging accessible instructional materials and alternative media. Together, these tools strengthen alignment across systems while reducing duplication of effort.

“This partnership represents what’s possible when we lead with shared purpose,” said Jory Hadsell, Executive in Residence, Strategic Technology Initiatives, Finance and Strategic Initiatives Division, Chancellor’s Office. “By aligning accessibility training and tools across our systems, we’re expanding access, increasing consistency, and better supporting the faculty and staff who serve students every day.”

Two resources are central to the impact. The CCC Accessibility Center’s self-paced courses provide high-quality, role-based training that promotes proactive accessibility practices statewide. AIMhub enables institutions to collaborate and share accessible instructional materials, reducing costs and improving turnaround times for students who rely on accommodations.

“AIMhub serves as a shared accessibility collaboration platform that allows California State Universities, California Community Colleges, and and other higher education systems to reduce duplication, share accessible digital content, and coordinate compliance efforts more efficiently,” said Leon McNaught, Director, Digital Accessibility and Equity, CSU, Office of the Chancellor.

The benefits are immediate and long-term. Students experience faster access to materials and more seamless support as they move between institutions. Faculty and staff gain expanded professional development opportunities and shared standards. Institutions benefit from cost savings and a unified approach to accessibility.

Together, California Community Colleges and CSU are demonstrating how cross-system collaboration can advance equity and accessibility statewide, setting a strong example of partnership in action.