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Committee advances bill to create Office of Accessibility to coordinate ADA compliance
Summary
The committee gave a due pass to a bill creating a centralized Office of Accessibility to provide technical assistance, annual reporting, and support for state agencies to meet ADA obligations; advocates urged the change while some critics said enforcement authority is needed to ensure results.
A House committee gave a due pass to legislation to create a state Office of Accessibility aimed at centralizing ADA coordination, offering technical assistance to agencies and maintaining reporting that would help decision makers prioritize investments to make state buildings and digital services accessible.
The sponsor said the office would provide training and a central place for ADA…
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