W. Va. Code R. § 148-15-1

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 148-15-1 - General

1.1. Scope. -- This Legislative Rule sets forth the minimum standards and criteria to be used in approving or rejecting procurements by state agencies for adaptive technologies for nonvisual access uses.

1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 18-10N-3.

1.3. Filing Date. -- April 17, 2003.

1.4. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2003.

1.5. Purpose. -- This rule requires that when State agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, State employees who are visually impaired have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by State employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. This rule also requires that individuals who are visually impaired, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a State agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.

W. Va. Code R. § 148-15-1