2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 24 - Government - State
Information Technology Access for Blind
Article 85 - Information Technology Access for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
§ 24-85-103. Nonvisual access standards

(1) The chief information officer in the office of information technology, created in section 24-37.5-103, shall maintain nonvisual access standards for information technology systems employed by state agencies that:

(a) Provide blind or visually impaired individuals with access to information stored electronically by state agencies by ensuring compatibility with adaptive technology systems so that blind and visually impaired individuals have full and equal access when needed; and

(b) Are designed to present information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for both visual and nonvisual use, such as the use of text-only options.

(2) The chief information officer in the office of information technology, created in section 24-37.5-103, shall consult with state agencies and representatives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired in maintaining the nonvisual access standards described in subsection (1) of this section and the procurement criteria described in section 24-85-104.

(3) The head of each state agency shall establish a written plan, as part of its annual information technology plan, and develop any proposed budget requests for implementing the nonvisual access standards for its agency at facilities accessible by the public.