[Colorado-Talk] Technology Accessibility Rules: notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing

Tue Dec 19 17:28:49 UTC 2023

TO: Parties Interested in Colorado’s Technology Accessibility Rules
FROM: OIT Technology Accessibility Program and OIT Rulemaking Administrator
DATE: Dec. 15, 2023
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Creation of 8 CCR 1501-11, Technology Accessibility Rules

The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) will hold a public hearing on January 23, 2024, to consider the creation of permanent rule 8 CCR 1501-11, Technology Accessibility Rules. This public hearing will commence at 1:00 p.m. online, and interested parties may register and attend through Zoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudOCorDwuGtf8Yuf_MTn0ZBKY2GkwWJem>. All interested persons are urged to attend this public hearing and to submit written comments to OIT for consideration concerning the proposed rule creation. 

OIT is preparing to promulgate rules as authorized by §24-37.5-106(4), C.R.S. and §24-85-103, C.R.S., necessary to establish the accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities for information technology systems. The reason for the rules is to improve the accessibility and usability of government information technology products and services in Colorado. 

Included with this letter is a draft copy of these proposed rules for you to consider when commenting or developing your response, a summary of the changes from the first draft of the rules to this version, and a packet of rulemaking materials. If changes are made to the proposed rules before the hearing, then revised proposed rules will be available on OIT’s website by January 15, 2024.

The hearing will include a brief summary of the rulemaking process and summary of the proposed rules, after which we will open the hearing for public comment.
Clearly articulated, constructive input helps OIT develop quality rules. See these Tips for Providing Effective Comments <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1GQrt2MaQBYh87qxcRUhRoLVkUeInzaDiPN5MsTugLys_edit-3Fusp-3Ddrive-5Flink&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=hK2uOirnrcxhbTRvJ0mtc4r2__UGBPGLXCmu38sfm5U&e=>.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit their written comments prior to the hearing.
Written comments submitted prior to the hearing must be submitted to OIT through the Proposed Technology Accessibility Rules Comment Form <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSc-2Dr1-2DL-5F2NUqMB6iRb9cXf8IRM5FNnRM9rpGEJxXRwhMBv32Q_viewform-3Fusp-3Dsf-5Flink&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=vJBtwY_elMynEvv7jyqz8w4pC3_U0fRNKbejOcEMAns&e=> or at oit_rules at state.co.us <mailto:oit_rules at state.co.us> on or before January 11, 2024. 
Written comments will be posted on the OIT website <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__oit.colorado.gov_hearings-2Drulemaking&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=m5fjTgDFveiGHauLyXzNLbKZTGWY1f1cjH-JloQWRy8&e=> and added to the official rulemaking record.
Oral comments may be provided at the hearing as follows:
All persons wishing to provide oral comment must sign up to do so at the hearing.
At OIT’s discretion, OIT may limit or extend the time of any speaker.

After the hearing concludes, a recording will be available on OIT’s website.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this public hearing, please make your request to oit_rules at state.co.us <mailto:oit_rules at state.co.us> at least one week in advance of the hearing.

This notice marks the step “OIT Announces a Public Rulemaking Hearing" of the OIT Rulemaking Steps and How to Participate <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1-5FVPC1Kcgbx-2Dd-2DXHjNIDV-5F9nJUtneckQapT5sLYTRzOo_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=PVFC1knE4mZP_uORXuDxBnYd0Vk6PEpAyVmJXgs_310&e=>.

The proposed rule is provided below:
Rulemaking Packet, Including the Statement of Authority, Basis, and Purpose <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1QJnjCFdkzZJ-5F5DXO3g-5F78KOBPs0yklnb4lqDmsIJ3Bg_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=ynINH8P7wVcktzRm4Ic1t4lRo-gIXub6PmXnpUPrJZ8&e=>
Summary of Changes from the First Draft Rules Released 11/16/23 to the Proposed Rules Released 12/15/23 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_14AQonWYB1g1-2DXM8hw3QSaZcixllSDsEVo9OOPHLQ4dE_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=EK-fjWfhvmUnZqvPSgrRgM3RjXac6GPat6OKnjAEoEM&e=>
8 CCR 1501-11 Technology Accessibility Rules Proposed 2023-12-15 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1w9vJKSmRdqy43dB48WpJhKr-5F9ggELOyJsl6i4PwJpbg_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=pG2WduvCXVieD4ghnttJ66I4xsz2V4RXSzLHU-NofGA&e=>
Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing Memo 2023-12-15 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1ue7cFrJFjFT9ThD92Ta42GkDE8FPRatPEYutYEdwBnQ_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=v_St3AL28w6TcI48pLucrV1BdrKQedinu02vEF9jxKo&e=>

Kind regards,
OIT Rulemaking

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