Montana Code Annotated 2017

TITLE 18. PUBLIC CONTRACTS

CHAPTER 5. SPECIAL PURCHASING CONDITIONS

Part 6. Nonvisual Access Technology Procurement

Nonvisual Access Ensured

18-5-603. Nonvisual access ensured. When information technology equipment and software are procured for use by employees, program participants, or members of the public, the state agency head shall ensure that the equipment or software:

(1) provides blind or visually impaired individuals with access, including interactive use of the equipment and services, that is equivalent to that provided to individuals who are not blind or visually impaired;

(2) is designed to present information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for both visual and nonvisual use; and

(3) has been purchased under a contract that includes the technology access clause required by 18-5-604.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 429, L. 2001.