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).
WHAT is Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) 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 EIT 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 this policy will serve to integrate accessibility into all levels of technology, from procurement to implementation to individual use. Accessibility enables full participation by all people regardless of their individual learning styles and abilities.
| Media Type | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Experiences of Students with Disabilities Students share some of their experiences with the web and accessibility | webAIM.org |
| 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 |
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
Purchasing Accessible Technology
WHERE can I find HELP!
Ask a question or submit a concern (help@syr.edu)
Hands-on Training
Other Resources
WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind)