Offices and Centers for Disability Support at Syracuse University

Offices and Centers for Disability Support at Syracuse University

Below are the main offices and centers supporting disability inclusion and accessibility at Syracuse University.

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

Purpose: 

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides services and advances efforts to cultivate a campus that is welcoming to all. ODI fosters interdisciplinary partnerships, facilitates education opportunities, curates resources, and influences University policy.

Key Services:

  • Designing and implementing comprehensive strategies and policies that cultivate a campus that is welcoming to all.
  • Delivering learning and development opportunities to cultivate a campus for all. 
  • Creating opportunities and environments where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
  • Facilitating reasonable accommodations for employees to ensure timely access and support in the workplace.
  • Providing a clear appeal process for students and employees to review accommodation decisions, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Location: 304 Steele Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244

Center for Disability Resources (CDR)

Purpose:

Ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and campus life by providing necessary accommodations and support services. The CDR’s mission is to identify and eliminate structural and attitudinal barriers, ensuring equal opportunities for all students at Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Key Services:

  • Facilitating disability-related accommodation for students.
  • Organizing workshops and events to foster understanding of disability culture.
  • Offering educational resources on disability studies.
  • Supporting faculty with resources and guidance.

Location: 804 University Avenue, Suite 303, Syracuse, NY 13244-2330

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Disability Cultural Center (DCC)

Purpose:

The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) at Syracuse University coordinates campus-wide social, educational, and cultural activities on disability issues for students with and without disabilities.

Key Services:

  • Organizing events and programs that celebrate and raise awareness of disability identities and pride.
  • Offering peer support and community-building activities like DCC Connect.
  • Providing resources such as the Inclusive Event Guide and Language Guide to promote inclusive practices.

Location:132 Schine Student Center, 200 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244
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Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI)

Purpose:

The Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI) at Syracuse University is dedicated to conducting disability-related research and developing initiatives that promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of school and society, both locally and globally.

Key Services:

  • Researching disability inclusion and accessibility.
  • Providing educational programs and training.
  • Offering the InclusiveU program, which provides students with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in a fully inclusive college experience.

Location: 370 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244

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Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services (EOIRS) 

Purpose:

The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services (EOIRS) at Syracuse University is dedicated to promoting a campus environment free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. They aim to ensure equal opportunity and access for all members of the university community.

Key Services:

  • Addressing incidents involving discrimination and harassment.
  • Handling cases of sexual misconduct.
  • Providing training on topics such as sexual harassment prevention and diversity.

Location: 005 Steele Hall, 900 S. Crouse Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244 – 1520

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Burton Blatt Institute (BBI)

Purpose:

The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University aims to advance the civic, economic, and social participation of people with disabilities through research, policy, and practice. The institute is named after Burton Blatt, a pioneer in disability rights and advocacy.

Key Services:

  • Promoting collaboration across various disciplines to enhance disability inclusion.
  • Developing policies to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
  • Conducting research and providing training on disability and rehabilitation.
  • Offering information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Producing scholarly work to inform and influence disability policy and practice.

Location: 950 Irving Avenue, Dineen Hall, Suite 446, Syracuse, NY 13244-2130

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Information Technology Services (ITS) – Digital Accessibility Services (DAS)

Purpose:

The Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team within Information Technology Services (ITS) at Syracuse University supports the campus community in creating, procuring, and maintaining accessible digital properties.

Key Services:

  • Consulting with internal teams to design, build, and deliver accessible enterprise digital experiences through consultation, testing, and code remediation.  
  • Providing resources to educate the campus community about creating accessible digital experiences, including documents, websites, multimedia and forms.
  • Identifying and deliver tools and other solutions that support campus-wide digital accessibility initiatives.
  • Overseeing the accessible ICT procurement process and vendor commitments.
  • Supporting a campus-wide network of Digital Accessibility Liaisons and partners. 

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Index of Disability Support Services at Syracuse University

  • Student Accommodations and Academic Support
  • Center for Disability Resources (CDR)
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
  • Disability Pride, Awareness, and Cultural Inclusion
  • Disability Cultural Center (DCC)
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
  • Research, Policy, and Advocacy for Disability Inclusion
  • Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI)
  • Burton Blatt Institute (BBI)
  • Addressing Discrimination, Harassment, and Equal Opportunity
  • Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services (EOIRS)
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
  • Digital Accessibility and Technology Support
  • Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) (Information Technology Services – ITS)
  • Community-building and Vocational Opportunities
  • Burton Blatt Institute (BBI)
  • Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI)