[Massachusetts-NFB] FYI Digital Access and Equity Governance Board seeking members

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For your information 

It would be really fantastic if we had some NFB representation on this
board.  Please let me know if you are interested. 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 


February 20, 2024 

 

CONTACT: 
Christopher T. Smith,  <mailto:Christopher.t.smith at mass.gov>
Christopher.t.smith at mass.gov, 857-408-2106 


EOTSS Seeking Applications to the Digital Accessibility and Equity
Governance Board 


BOSTON - This week, the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board
announced they will be seeking applications from members of the public to
join the Board and fulfill its mission is to strengthen and advance digital
accessibility and equity within Massachusetts. The Board was formed as a
result of
<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7106a3c9/mLB_NeZwlkSSoKtkEywINg?u=https://www.
mass.gov/executive-orders/no-614-establishing-the-digital-accessibility-and-
equity-governance-board> Executive Order 614, signed by Governor Healey in
July 2023 on the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It
will advise the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)
and the Chief IT Accessibility Officer (CIAO) on all aspects of policy,
procurement and operations matters where accessibility must be strengthened
to bring the services and information of state government to all residents. 

 

In particular, the Board seeks members of the public with expertise and/or
lived experience with digital accessibility barriers. Public members will be
appointed by the EOTSS Secretary and will serve at the pleasure of the
Secretary for terms of two years. "We look forward to working with members
of the public who can bring their insight, expertise, and life experience to
help shape accessibility initiatives for the Commonwealth," said Chief IT
Accessibility Officer Ashley Bloom, who began as CIAO last month and has
begun presiding over the Board.  "In a time when the majority of state
business is conducted online and digitally, we recognize the urgency to make
that digital experience accessible to all residents," said EOTSS Secretary
and state Chief Information Officer Jason Snyder. "We are eager and proud to
advance the Healey-Driscoll Administration's access and equity priorities
into the digital space, and we are excited to invite public participation to
the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board." 

 

For more information on the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance
Board, and instructions for submitting applications for consideration to the
Board, please visit this link to the
<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7b34fd0f/Hm6beEDZDkCfFIZVEBdhhw?u=https://www.
mass.gov/info-details/how-to-apply-to-serve-on-the-digital-accessibility-and
-equity-governance-board> Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board
Application Site. The application period closes Monday, March 4. 

 

As the state's lead technology and cybersecurity secretariat, EOTSS is
charged with the responsibility of coordinating the Administration's
information technology activities and ensuring that all executive department
agencies adhere to its published standards, policies, and procedures. This
enterprise approach provides a single, comprehensive framework and ensures
that the state is in alignment on all technology needs, including data
privacy, cybersecurity risk management, and now digital accessibility and
equity through the creation of the Digital Accessibility and Equity Program.


 

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