Complying with accessibility legislation like HB21-1110 can seem like a daunting task, and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. While it is true that achieving accessibility maturity will take time and resources, you can craft a strategic plan to start making meaningful progress today, address your largest areas of risk, and lay a strong foundation for pursuing remediation as you move forward. Takeaways:
Assess your current state and document your commitment to accessibility to create alignment and transparency.
Prioritize your remediation efforts, focusing on the areas of greatest risk and greatest impact to your users.
Begin preparing your teams with the necessary knowledge and resources to work towards and maintain accessibility in the future.
Paige Pappianne, DNR Energy & Carbon Management Commission, began her career as an educator, teaching science at Brighton High School while earning her MA in Interdisciplinary Teacher Education from the University of Northern Colorado, then teaching Environmental Science at Northeastern University while earning her PhD in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England. During 2010-2011, Paige was a Senior English Language fellow with the U.S. Department of State in Sri Lanka. Paige brings varied experiences in science education, training and organizational development, and program management. She spent 2023 supporting the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division of CDLE as a Program Manager II as they stood up a brand new government agency. She was delighted to join ECMC at the beginning of 2024 to support the important work of the Commission.
Coe Sherrard is a leader in CapTech’s Public Services practice, supporting strategy and client delivery in Colorado and the Mountain West. He specializes in leading client teams through complex business and technology transformations.
Matt Leahy is an impactful design leader with over 10 years of experience in UX/UI design, front-end development, and web accessibility. He works adeptly with team members and clients across the project lifecycle to drive best practice design and development practices and ensure inclusive outcomes for all users.