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.

The process used to evaluate the accessibility of a product or service can be found in the ICT Accessibility Procurement Process diagram.

A Manual Accessibility Evaluation checklist (.docx) to help with the evaluation process.

The Syracuse University ICT Accessibility Procurement Form Draft (.docx) outlines the questions the University's ICT Accessibility Assessment Committee asks about a product or service.

A Manual Accessibility Evaluation checklist (.docx) to help with the evaluation process.

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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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