Accessibility at Windsor Charter Academy
Windsor Charter Academy is committed to providing equitable access to our services, programs, and activities. Our ongoing accessibility efforts aim to eliminate barriers and provide an inclusive environment where everyone can access information and services, particularly through our digital platforms.
House Bill 21-1110
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) makes it unlawful for any person to discriminate against an individual with a disability. The Colorado Legislature passed HB21-1110 in 2021, which expands protections for individuals with disabilities. HB21-1110 specifically defines discrimination to include two standards:
It is discrimination to exclude an individual with a disability from participation in or being denied the benefits or services, programs, or activities provided by any Colorado government entity.
It is discrimination for any Colorado government entity to fail to develop an accessibility plan by July 1, 2022, and to fail to fully comply with accessibility standards developed by OIT by July 1, 2024.
This language applies to the accessibility of government information technology and includes all individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA. HB21-1110 relates to all technology, hardware, and software, including, but not limited to, websites, applications, kiosks, digital signage, documents, video, audio, and third-party tools.
House Bill 24-1454
In May 2024, the Governor signed HB24-1454, which provides public agencies with a one-year grace period until July 1, 2025. During this grace period, agencies are immune from liability for failing to comply with the digital accessibility standards if they demonstrate good-faith efforts to comply or resolve any complaint of noncompliance.
Compliance Requirements
Windsor Charter Academy will work to meet compliance standards as outlined in HB21-1110 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA by July 1, 2025. Public-facing documents on our website will be audited for accessibility by July 1, 2025.
Accommodation Requests & Feedback
Windsor Charter Academy is committed to ensuring that staff, parents, and community members can access the information they need. To request reasonable accommodations or modifications or to report inaccessible content, please email accessibility@windsorcharteracademy.org.
Windsor Charter Academy will respond to accessibility requests and inquiries within five school calendar days after receipt of the request. Windsor Charter Academy will offer options for a resolution.