Purpose

Make recommendations to the Technical Panel on all matters relating to the creation and implementation of an accessibility of information technology policy for state governmental agencies and educational institutions.

Scope & Boundaries

Information technology, as it pertains to the scope of this policy, includes the following areas:

Web-based information and services, including those associated with the provision of services, employment, administration, and courses of instruction,

Hardware and software to be developed, purchased or acquired by state governmental agencies and educational institutions.

Environments specific to information technology, including classroom and general use computer facilities, online instruction, distance learning, places of employment, libraries, and resource centers.

Exemptions: Extreme difficulty or expense (Undue Burden); Hardware and software tools specific to a research or development process in which no member of the research or development team requires accessibility accommodations; Hardware or software for which no equivalent option is available (Non-availability).

Goals & Outcomes

The accessibility of information technology policy intends to promote equal access to electronic information resources, technologies and services for citizens, students, employees, and visitors—including those with disabilities.

Authority

The work group will make recommendations to the Technical Panel regarding policies, guidelines and training regarding accessibility for information technology. A vote of the members will determine decisions on proposed recommendations.