Submitted by Wayne on July 19, 2023 - 6:22pm
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a great deal of valuable information to the public
through internet websites; and
WHEREAS, persons who are blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities should have the same
opportunity to benefit from contents of websites developed or operated by entities of the
Commonwealth of Virginia as persons who are not disabled; and
WHEREAS, for example, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers an extensive website containing
Submitted by Wayne on July 19, 2023 - 6:20pm
WHEREAS, all Commonwealth of Virginia entities such as departments and agencies are subject to title II
of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, Part II of the Americans with Disabilities Act§ 35.107, Designation of Responsible Employee
and Adoption of Grievance Procedures, states “(a) Designation of Responsible Employee. A public entity
that employs 50 or more persons shall designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to
Submitted by Wayne on July 19, 2023 - 6:18pm
WHEREAS, technology has revolutionized access to information, textbooks,
course materials, testing, software, interaction with college administrations,
and other facets of student life in postsecondary education; and
WHEREAS, Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit
colleges and universities from discriminating against persons with disabilities
and mandates equal access to educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, many postsecondary institutions are failing to comply with these
