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Re: Is the accessibility of a 3rd party that represent me still my concern?

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From: Kline, Jeff
Date: Mar 29, 2016 8:20AM

Geri,

For Texas state agencies and institutions of higher education, third party websites used to conduct official business (...developed, procured, or used...)by employees or the public , Texas statutes and rules on Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) accessibility are applicable.

When an EIR is deemed out of compliance with Texas regulations on EIR accessibility, the institution is required to file an exception, approved by its Executive Director, Chancellor, President, etc. The approved exception is really an acceptance of risk associated with the use of inaccessible EIR, but does not protect the agency / institution from legal issues outside of the Texas Accessibility regulations purview. (ADA, etc.)



Jeff Kline
Program Director
Statewide EIR Accessibility
Texas Department of Information Resources
Phone 512.463.3248
Mobile 512.426.9779