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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
ICT Accessibility Procurement Process diagram
ICT Accessibility Procurement Form Draft (.docx)
Questions for vendors
- Do they understand and comply with accessibility guidelines (Section 508 or WCAG 2.0 AA)
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Note: See a more extensive list of questions for vendors.
VPATs
- VPAT Repository
- Templates
- Characteristics of a reliable VPAT
- The salesperson knows what a VPAT is
- VPAT was completed by a 3rd party rather than the product vendor
- Every criteria is not “Supported”
- It is dated within the last year or two
- There are Remarks and Explanations
- Real examples are provided
- Testing procedures are referenced
- The vendor has a reputation / history of dedicating resources to accessibility, e.g. Microsoft, Google, Blackboard
- Examples
Manual Accessibility Evaluation checklist (.docx)
Gauge the potential impact of a particular product's accessibility on the University
- Will the product be used by a large number of people?
- Will access to a University program or service be denied?
- Are there workarounds to the accessibility barriers?
- Will a critical program or service be impacted?
- Will the use create significant legal exposure?
- Will the cost of providing accommodations (alternate access) be high?
Other Resources
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