In general, the head of each covered entity shall ensure that information technology equipment and software used by blind or visually impaired employees, program participants, or members of the general public (i) provide access (including interactive use of the equipment and services) that is equivalent to that provided to individuals who are not blind or visually impaired; (ii) are designed to present information (including prompts used for interactive communications) in formats adaptable to both visual and nonvisual use; and (iii) have been purchased under a contract that includes the technology access clause required pursuant to § 2.2-3503.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 2.2-3502

  • Access: means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controls included in information technology. See Virginia Code 2.2-3501
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Covered entity: means all state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 2.2-3501
  • Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
  • Information technology: means all electronic information processing hardware and software, including telecommunications. See Virginia Code 2.2-3501
  • Nonvisual: means synthesized speech, Braille, and other output methods not requiring sight. See Virginia Code 2.2-3501

1999, cc. 769, 773, § 2.1-809; 2001, c. 844.

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