Administrative Policy Statement 6011, July 1, 2024
To improve accessibility in the digital environment for individuals with disabilities. Governance authority rests ultimately with the President and Chancellors; this policy provides necessary governance structures and outlines campus requirements for digital accessibility.
CU Board of Regent Law 10m
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the University of Colorado continue to implement programs on each campus that actively engage representatives of the disabled, faculty, students, staff, and administration which address the stereotypes and attitudinal barriers concerning disabilities, and in ADA compliance program planning and implementation processes.
State of Colorado HB21-1110
Accessibility Law for Colorado State and Local Government
HB21-1110 makes it a state civil rights violation for a government agency to exclude people with disabilities from receiving services or benefits because of lack of accessibility.
Any Colorado government entity that doesn’t meet State of Colorado OIT’s web accessibility standards could be subject to injunctive relief, meaning a court order to fix the problem; actual monetary damages; or a fine of $3,500 payable to the plaintiff, who must be someone from the disability community.
Summary
- Legislation places responsibility for compliance on both platform providers and content owners.
- OIT has statutory authority in C.R.S. 24-85-101 to establish statewide accessibility standards. Previously, there was no formal process and little enforcement.
- All state agencies and local governments must be compliant with state standards by July 1, 2024.