Executive Order No- 614- Establishing the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board Press Conference Highlights:
Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healey speaks at the podium.
“As a state government. Our front door is digital and therefore it must be accessible. The executive order I signed today creates a digital Accessibility and Equity Governance board. This board will help drive the work of making all of our digital services Fully accessible. “
Secretary Jason Snyder of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security is now in front of the podium speaking.
“To meet these needs. I am thrilled to announce that this week we'll be posting the application for the Chief I.T. Accessibility Officer through ongoing monitoring, support for testing and the definition of real standards. The Digital Accessibility Equity Program will keep the issue of equitable digital access at the forefront of website and application development.”
Julia O’Leary, the Chief Counsel for the Massachusetts Office on Disability is now speaking at the podium.
“As more state business moves online, it's critical that both Commonwealth employees and members of the public have access to the Commonwealth's digital services.”
Kim Charlson, the Executive Director of the Perkins Library is at the podium reading from her speech she prepared in braille.
“When technological access for people with disabilities is available. It can be a powerful tool to overcome isolation, encourage people to build meaningful relationships, empower engagement, and allow for integrated participation as full members of their communities and beyond. This order outlines who will serve on this board and the right players will be at the table. Nothing about us without us.”
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Read Executive Order No. 614 Establishing the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board. Mass.gov/DigitalAccessibility