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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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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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  1. Syracuse University will work with the vendor to establish a time frame for improving accessibility
  2. 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

Gauge the potential impact on the University of a particular product's accessibility

  • 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?

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 Accessibility Center by emailing help@syr.edu or accessibleIT@syr.edu.

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