The 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards are part of Texas Government Code, Chapter 469, administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards Effective March 15, 2012 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation millimeters unless otherwise specified 105 Referenced Standards 105.1 General. The standards listed in 105.2 are incorporated by reference in this document and are part of the requirements to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
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Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) accessibility means providing electronic information and services through multiple ways so that communication is not contingent on a single sense or ability. An example is a video presentation that also includes closed captioning, which enables accessibility for hearing-impaired individuals.EIR accessibility is a responsibility shared by Texas state agencies and institutions of higher education. Thanks to innovative technologies such as screen readers, text magnifiers, and speech recognition software, providing access to the four million Texans with disabilities is more attainable than ever before. Yet, compliance can still be challenging.The role of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is to provide leadership, governance, and oversight in the area of EIR accessibility. We educate state agencies and institutions of higher education about accessibility requirements, point them to tools and resources that can help, collaborate on ideas for future solutions, and support agencies’ efforts to make Texas government information and services accessible to everyone. DIR is also responsible for EIR accessibility-related rulemaking.This site offers a wide range of accessibility-related information, including a list of resources such as online tutorials and developer tools, and information for State Agency Accessibility Coordinators.
TEA accessibility policies may apply to any student taking STAAR or TELPAS depending on his or her needs and whether or not the student meets the eligibility criteria, if applicable. These policies are divided into 3 main categories.