The general assembly finds that the state needs to improve access to information, including electronic information, for individuals with a disability. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1504, § 1, effective August 2. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1110), ch. 402, p. 2676, § 3, effective June 30.
As used in this article 85, unless the context otherwise requires: “Access” means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controls included in information technology. (1.5) “Accessible” or “accessibility” means perceivable, operable, and understandable digital content that enables an individual with a disability to access the same information, engage in the same […]
The chief information officer in the office of information technology shall maintain accessibility standards for an individual with a disability for information technology systems employed by state agencies that: Provide an individual with a disability with access to information stored electronically by state agencies by ensuring compatibility with adaptive technology systems so that an individual […]
The office of information technology shall approve minimum standards and criteria to be used in approving or rejecting procurements by state agencies for adaptive technologies for nonvisual or other disability access uses. Nothing in this article 85 requires the installation of software or peripheral devices used for accessibility for an individual with a disability when […]
