Service Description

Why accessibility is important to Binghamton?

Binghamton is committed to ensuring that everyone can access all that we have to offer. Our goal is to provide seamless inclusion for everyone.

1. It’s the right thing to do.

   We don’t want to ignore barriers to equal access to our online content and the needs of those who want to access it. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as a community. Denying those values runs counter to who we are.

2. It’s the smart thing to do.

   Online content created with validated standards is more “future-proof.” Emerging technologies, both hardware and software, are much more likely to operate well with valid, standardized, and accessible online content.

3. It’s the law.

   We know, this sounds heavy-handed. But, the fact remains that the University is under state and federal mandates to assure that everything we provide online is accessible. Laws affecting the University include:

   • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 504 and 508)
   • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
   • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
   • Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Section 255)
   • Assistive Technology Act of 2004

Resources

Faculty, Staff and students looking for guidance and assistance with creating and maintaining accessibility electronic content, please contact the Digital Presence and Compliance Coordinator.

Information Technology Services

• Krista Poppe
• Email: kpoppe@binghamton.edu
• Office Location: Technology Hub 208
• Schedule an Accessibility Appointment

Students looking for information and support using assistive technology, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities.

Services for Students with Disabilities

• Phone : 607-777-2686 (Voice, TTY)
• Fax: 607-777-6893
• Email: ssd@binghamton.edu
• Office Location: University Union, Room 119

Faculty and Staff looking for information and support using assistive technology, please contact the Affirmative Action Officer in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Phone : 607-777-4775
• Fax: 6607-777-6949
• Email: dei@binghamton.edu
• Office Location: Library South Ground, Room G548

Audience

• Students
• Faculty
• Staff

Location(s)

• Services for Students with Disabilities
• Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• University Center for Training and Development
• Technology Hub

Contact the ITS Help Desk at (607) 777-6420 or Submit a Request for additional assistance.