48 C.F.R. §§ 552.238-73

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 552.238-73 - Identification of Electronic Office Equipment Providing Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

As prescribed in 538.273(b)(1), insert the following clause:

Identification of Electronic Office Equipment Providing Accessibility for Individuals With Disabilities (MAR 2022)

(a)Definitions.

Electronic office equipment accessibility means the application/configuration of electronic office equipment (includes hardware, software and firmware) in a manner that accommodates the functional limitations of individuals with disabilities (as defined below) so as to promote productivity and provide access to work related and/or public information resources.

Individuals with disabilities means qualified individuals with impairments as defined in 29 U.S.C. 705(20) who can benefit from electronic office equipment accessibility.

Special peripheral means a special needs aid that provides access to electronic equipment that is otherwise inaccessible to individuals with disabilities.

(b) The offeror is encouraged to identify in its offer and include in any commercial catalogs and pricelists accepted by the Contracting Officer, office equipment, including any special peripheral, that will facilitate electronic office equipment accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Identification should include the type of disability accommodated and how the users with that disability would be helped.

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48 C.F.R. §§552.238-73

87 FR 6045 , Feb. 3, 2022

84 FR 17041 , 5/23/2019; 87 FR 6045 , 2/3/2022