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Accessibility Overview

SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech EIT Accessibility Commitment

SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech is committed to ensuring equal, integrated, and effective access to its programs, services, and activities through Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility. This commitment supports individuals with disabilities and promotes inclusive access to digital content and technologies across the campus community.

Cobleskill Ag & Tech strives to make its electronic and information resources accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology, in alignment with:

EIT Accessibility Standards and Oversight by Area

EIT Accessibility Officer: Responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, ongoing maintenance, and annual review of the campus EIT Accessibility Plan. The EIT Accessibility Officer also coordinates campus-wide accessibility efforts and ensures alignment with SUNY policy and guidance.
Vinny Basile, Director of Online Education

EIT Executive Leader: Responsible for overseeing institutional compliance with Title II requirements.
Laura Gross, Vice President for Finance and Operations

Title II Designee: Responsible for documenting, in writing, the reasoning behind any decision to utilize one of the two permitted defenses under Title II. The available defenses include undue burden, defined as a significant difficulty or expense, and fundamental alteration, defined as a change that would fundamentally alter the essential nature of the entity’s programs or services.
Laura Gross, Vice President for Finance and Operations

Website Accessibility Standards (WAS): Responsible for ensuring accessibility of the Cobleskill website.
Mohamed Baligh, Digital Marketing Manager

Digital Content Accessibility Standards (DCAS): Responsible for the accessibility of institutional and instructional digital content, including Brightspace course materials, documents, and multimedia.
Vinny Basile, Director of Online Education

Classroom Accessibility Standards (CAS): Responsible for ensuring classroom environments and instructional technologies support accessible teaching and learning.
Wendi Richards, Director of the Accessibility Resources & Student Transition
Kessy Parkes, Facilities Planner
Donna Ackerman, SUCF Site Representative
Leah Johnson, Educational Learning and Development Specialist

Library Accessibility Guidelines (LAG): Responsible for ensuring accessibility of electronic library resources and instructional materials.
Faye Starman, Electronic Resources Librarian

Procurement Accessibility Conformance Standards (PACS): Responsible for incorporating accessibility requirements into procurement and vendor review processes.
Ryan Blair, IT – Central Business Office Manager
Anna Rosenberg, Procurement and Fiscal Analyst

Additional Committee Members:
Karina Benninger, Chief Sustainability Officer and Director of Compliance
Nicole Field, Director of Personnel and Affirmative Action
Gary Morris, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Andy Martin, CIO
Ginette Day, Administrative Assistant
James Damico, Director of Student Activities
Dan King, Marketing Manager
Jason Politi, Director of Communications

Minimum core elements of each Accessibility Plan should be as follows

  • Authority and Responsibility: An assignment of roles, authority, responsibility and accountability for achieving policy compliance.
  • Awareness Raising: A campaign to communicate EIT accessibility across all campus divisions and departments.
  • Design: A comprehensive approach to ingrain accessibility into the creation of web and technology resources.
  • Procurement: A procedure to include accessibility as a requirement within purchasing processes, including centralized and decentralized purchasing activities.
  • Monitoring Compliance: A means for monitoring compliance with any standards listed in this document.
  • Training: A method for training all University personnel who develop, select, purchase and maintain electronic and information technologies.

Demonstrating Progress and Compliance

SUNY campuses are expected to be fully compliant with EIT Accessibility requirements by April 24, 2026. Campus presidents report annually to the Chancellor on institutional progress.

Annual reporting typically includes:

  • Progress toward meeting SUNY EIT Accessibility standards
  • Completion of training and professional development
  • Status of high-impact digital content and systems
  • Accessibility considerations in technology procurement
  • Identified gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Evidence of continuous improvement efforts

Compliance is demonstrated through:

  • Accessible-by-default workflows
  • Documented accessibility reviews and remediation
  • Use of accessibility checkers and testing tools
  • Prioritization of high-use instructional and public-facing content
  • Integration of accessibility into:
    • Course design
    • Web content management
    • Procurement and vendor review

April 2026 and Beyond

April 24, 2026 represents a transition point, not an endpoint.

After April 24, 2026:

  • Accessibility is embedded into daily operational practices
  • New digital content and technologies must meet EIT standards at creation
  • Ongoing monitoring, training, and remediation continue
  • Annual reporting remains a key component of institutional accountability

Accessibility at Cobleskill Ag & Tech is an ongoing institutional responsibility, supporting equity, inclusion, and access for all members of the campus community.