Accessibility Updates & Laws
SUNY Purchase is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. Through continued planning, our goal is to identify and address barriers and to be a leader in education.
SUNY Purchase Updates
Learn how SUNY Purchase is addressing electronic/digital and physical barriers to create a more inclusive environment:
Noteworthy Legal Updates
Check out the most relevant changes and clarifications (listed by most recent):
- Extension: Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities. 04/20/2026
- Full ruling: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities. 04/24/2024
- Department of Justice (DOJ) updated regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments. 04/08/2024
- NYS to amend subdivisions 103-b and 20 to the State Technology Law which will specify that all state agencies comply with the latest WCAG standards. 02/07/2024
- The White House Memorandum for Guidance on Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Office of Management and Budget Press Release on Digital Accessibility Guidance to Ensure All Americans Have Ability to Access Critical Government Resources. 12/21/23
- The federal government is proposing changes to clarify digital accessibility in the ADA specific to state and local governments. See the ADA Fact Sheet on proposed rulemaking. 7/20/23
- Department of Justice and the Department of Education issued a Joint Dear Colleague letter. 5/19/2023
- CUNY settlement: SDNY CUNY fined $10K for inaccessible course content. 4/12/2023