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Connecticut
Accessibility requirements in contracts with vendors that create digital content for state agencies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4d-8a, OPM Accessibility and Inclusivity Policy, vendor contract clause
In force since .
A procurement conditions rule binding public and private bodies.
- Obligation class
- Contract terms
- Conformance standard
- WCAG 2.1 AA
What it requires
- This reaches a vendor or other third party involved in digital creation for a Connecticut state agency; the policy places the duty to address accessibility requirements in the contract on the agency (Policy, Policy Statement).
- If you create digital content for a Connecticut state agency under a contract, meet the accessibility requirements the contract sets; the policy sets WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the minimum for new digital content (Policy, Policy Statement).
These lines are LexLint's reading of the law's text.
What this law does
The Office of Policy and Management's accessibility policy applies to the state agencies defined in section 4d-1(3) of the General Statutes. Under the policy, agencies shall ensure that accessibility requirements are addressed in contracts with vendors or third parties involved in digital creation for the state. The policy says agency IT and web developers should adhere to accessibility standards in procurement, development, and testing and deployment of digital solutions.
The policy sets WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the minimum standard of accessibility for new digital content. Section 4d-8a of the General Statutes requires the Office of Policy and Management to develop and implement an integrated set of policies governing the use of information and telecommunications systems for state agencies. The policy took effect .
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