Accessibility on Campus
The State University of New York System is committed to providing the support and resources faculty and staff need to ensure our campuses are inclusive and accessible for individuals with disabilities.
The work of our campus disability resource professionals is essential to ensuring equitable access across our system. The resources below are designed to support the professionals who lead this work every day, providing guidance, community, and tools to help you navigate policy, practice, and compliance. Contact us: Disability.Resources@suny.edu
Faculty and Staff Professional Development
- SUNY Accessibility Advocates & Allies Faculty Fellowship Program
- Deque University at SUNY
- SUNY Disability Support Leadership Institute
- Supporting Neurodiversity Across SUNY: Practical Strategies for Our Campus Communities Systemwide Training
- Universal Design for Learning at SUNY
SUNY Community of Practice
Connecting with colleagues across SUNY and beyond strengthens our collective expertise. These communities and networks offer opportunities to share strategies, ask questions, and stay informed about emerging practices.
- SUNY Disability Professionals ListServ
- For use by SUNY disability resource professionals for the purposes of sharing information, ideas, and news directly related to SUNY. It is intended as a communication site for those to discuss disability related topics which concern SUNY. To request to join, email Disability.Resources@suny.edu
- SUNY Sector of the New York State Disability Services Council
- SUNY Disability Professionals Conference hosted every January
- Follow AHEAD Program and Professional Standards and Ethics
- Weekly virtual meetings for consultation with disability resource professional peers.
Professional Associations & Development
These organizations provide training, standards, and professional development opportunities relevant to disability resource professionals in higher education.
- Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
- New York State Disability Services Council (NYSDSC)
Reporting & Compliance Requirements
Campuses must meet several state and federal reporting obligations related to disability services. The following resources outline what is required and where to submit information.
- New York State Department of Education (NYSED)
- Reporting requirements (link to resources)
- Campus data
- Enhancing Supports (include website)
- The National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 (NVRA) – each campus disability office is a site coordinator. Learn more at: https://elections.ny.gov/nvra-site-coordinators
SUNY Policies Relevant to Disability Resource Professionals
- Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure
- Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Policy
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Involuntary Leave of Absence for Students Policy
- Records and Retention
Laws & Regulations
General Disability Laws
- New York State Human Rights Law
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Regulations
- Americans with Disabilities Act