Overview
The University will use the criteria of accessibility as part of its decision-making process when purchasing Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Purchasing priority is to be given to technologies that meet accessibility Standards and Guidelines. We ask vendors who wish to do business with the University to provide written information about their product’s conformance to applicable accessibility Standards and Guidelines. Vendor-supplied statements about accessibility will be verified through hands-on evaluation of the product prior to purchase.
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A Manual Accessibility Evaluation checklist (.docx) to help with the evaluation process.
Working with Vendors
Questions for vendors
Use the Questions for vendors below when starting conversations with the vendor about accessibility.
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Note: See a more extensive list of questions for vendors.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
RFPs and contracts with ICT vendors will reflect the University's commitment to accessibility. All RFPs will include language that assures products purchased will be compliant with this policy. For example:
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The VPAT® tool simplifies the accessibility assessment of products and services. VPAT® 1.0 relates to the (1998) Section 508 standards. VPAT® 2.0 relates to the Refresh Section 508. The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) and General Services Admin (GSA) created the original VPAT®.
Templates
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- Syracuse University will work with the vendor to establish a time frame for improving accessibility
- An Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan will be documented and in place to provide equivalent access for individuals with disabilities until the product can be made accessible
Need Assistance
Assistance with information and communication technology purchases are available from your department support staff and from the ITS Accessibility Center. You can find contact information for your department support staff at http://its.syr.edu/supportsvc. You can contact the ITS AccessibilityCenter by emailing help@syr. edu or accessibleIT@syr.edu.
Other Resources
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