Common use of Technology Access Clause in Contracts

Technology Access. Contractor expressly acknowledges that state funds may not be expended in connection with the purchase of an automated information system unless that system meets certain statutory requirements relating to accessibility by persons with visual impairments. Accordingly, Contractor represents and warrants to System Agency that the technology provided to System Agency for purchase (if applicable under this Contract or any related Solicitation) is capable, either by virtue of features included within the technology or because it is readily adaptable by use with other technology, of: • providing equivalent access for effective use by both visual and non-visual means; • presenting information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for non-visual use; and • being integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired. For purposes of this Section, the phrase “equivalent access” means a substantially similar ability to communicate with or make use of the technology, either directly by features incorporated within the technology or by other reasonable means such as assistive devices or services which would constitute reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or similar state or federal laws. Examples of methods by which equivalent access may be provided include, but are not limited to, keyboard alternatives to mouse commands and other means of navigating graphical displays, and customizable display appearance. In accordance with Section 2157.005 of the Texas Government Code, the Technology Access Clause contract provision remains in effect for any contract entered into before September 1, 2006.

Technology Access. Contractor (a) The CONTRACTOR expressly acknowledges that state State funds may not be expended in connection with the purchase of an automated information system unless that system meets certain statutory requirements relating to accessibility by persons with visual impairments. Accordingly, Contractor the CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to System Agency HHSC that the technology provided to System Agency HHSC for purchase (if applicable under this Contract or any related Solicitation) is capable, either by virtue of features included within the technology or because it is readily adaptable by use with other technology, of: • providing : (1) Providing equivalent access for effective use by both visual and non-visual means; • presenting ; (2) Presenting information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for non-visual use; and • being and (3) Being integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired. . (b) For purposes of this Section, the phrase “"equivalent access” " means a substantially similar ability to communicate with or make use of the technology, either directly by features incorporated within the technology or by other reasonable means such as assistive devices or services which that would constitute reasonable accommodations under the Americans With with Disabilities Act or similar state State or federal Federal laws. Examples of methods by which equivalent access may be provided include, but are not limited to, keyboard alternatives to mouse commands and other means of navigating graphical displays, and customizable display appearance. . (c) In accordance addition, all technological solutions offered by the CONTRACTOR must comply with Section 2157.005 the requirements of the Texas Government CodeCode §531.0162. This includes, the Technology Access Clause contract provision remains in effect but is not limited to providing technological solutions that meet federal accessibility standards for any contract entered into before September 1persons with disabilities, 2006as applicable.