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Re: Texas Accessibility Compliance Govt. Regulation

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From: Snahendu Bhattacharya
Date: Feb 4, 2016 3:12PM

Thanks Lisa/Michael for your quick resoponse!

In other words, can we assume if the state agency websites are compliant
with WCAG 2.0, those will be compliant with Chapter 206 and 213. Is that
correct?

Hi Lisa!
Can you please elaborate the exceptions regarding video and multimedia?
On Feb 4, 2016 4:45 PM, "Moore,Michael (Accessibility) (HHSC)" <
<EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> By policy at Texas HHS agencies we consider compliance with WCAG 2.0 AA to
> meet or exceed the requirements of Section 508. All new projects are
> required to comply with WCAG 2.0 AA.
>
> Mike Moore
> Accessibility Coordinator
> Texas Health and Human Services Commission
> Civil Rights Office
> (512) 438-3431 (Office)
>
>