Pennsylvania HB485 establishes an Office of Information Technology to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities in public entities'.
Pennsylvania HB485 creates an Office of Information Technology within the Commonwealth's Office of Administration. The office will maintain accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities, ensuring compatibility with web content accessibility guidelines. Public entities must develop and implement plans to meet these standards by July 1, 2028. The office will also approve procurement standards for adaptive technologies, ensuring individuals with disabilities have full and equal access to information systems.
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