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In an effort to provide the most up-to-date information and high quality resources, this Toolkit is designed as a perpetual work in progress. We welcome your feedback and invite you to contribute relevant resources (accessibility@syr.edu).
Go to Accessible SU to see the clearinghouse for information on disability and accessibility at Syracuse University.
WHAT is Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility at SU?
Ensuring that technology at SU is usable by the greatest number of students, faculty and staff possible, including those with disabilities, so that everyone is able to participate to the maximum extent that they can.
- Syracuse University ICT Accessibility Policy (login to Answers to see the progress)
- Standards and Guidelines for compliance
WHY is it important?
Syracuse University values diversity, is committed to inclusion, and
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is working to integrate accessibility into all levels of technology, from procurement to implementation to individual use.
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Accessibility enables full participation by all people regardless of their individual learning styles and abilities.
| Media Type | Description | Source |
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| Video | To Care and Comply: Disability Access at PCC Stories from students who have struggled with their education at Portland Community College because of a physical disability. Ways faculty and staff can improve online course materials to make course content more accessible. | Portland Community College |
| Video | IT Accessibility: What Campus Leaders Have to Say | |
| PowerPoint | Ensuring Accessible Communications at SU.pptx PowerPoint developed by the Accessible IT Compliance Advisory Committee | ITS at SU |
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HOW can I make it happen?
Create Accessible Content
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- PDF, InDesign
- Blackboard
- Web pages
- Video and audio recordings
- Charts and Graphs
Evaluate current content for accessibility
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool (webAIM.org)
- Word 2013 Accessibility Checker (Microsoft)
- Color Contrast Checker
- Manual Check: Identifying Web Accessibility Issues (NCDAE)
Course Accessibility and Faculty Resources
- Sign Language Interpreting & CART (Captioning in Real-Time)
- Course Accessibility Checklist
- Accessibility for Online Course Content (Portland Community College)
- step-by-step instructions on making documents, math and science, and media accessible
Purchasing Accessible Technology
WHERE can I find HELP!
Ask a question or submit a concern (help@syr.edu)
Hands-on Training
Access Tools
Other Resources
WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind)
Articles
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Accessibility Training
Additional Training Resources
Accessibility Q&A: Your Questions Answered
LinkedIn Learning Accessibility Playlist
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) YouTube Playlists
Assistive Technology Software
Professional Certification and Training
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
Section 508 Trusted Tester Conformance Test Process Version 5
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Resources for Content Creators
Course Content: Universal Design Resources
Documents: Word, PDF, PowerPoint, etc.
Email: Creating Accessible Email
Forms and Surveys: Frevvo, Qualtrics, Adobe PDF, Web:
Video Captions: Professional or DIY options
Websites: Ensuring WCAG compliance
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Resources for Event Planners
Planning Resources for Live Events
ASL, CART and Captioning Resources
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Procurement of Accessible ICT
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Accessibility Services
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Contact Us
Staff and faculty with questions about creating accessible content can send their questions to accessibleIT@syr.edu.
To report a concern related to accessibility, discrimination, or harassment please visit Accessible Syracuse for confidential reporting options.
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