In this session, we will break down the key components of HB21-1110 and the recently introduced HB24-1454, providing you with practical steps for immediate action and long-term planning to meet your accessibility goals. We will also feature a distinguished peer leader from the accessibility field who will share their expert strategies and best practices for effectively managing the new legal requirements. Takeaways:
What is included in HB21-1110 and HB24-1454, and how are my peers handling this challenge?
What long term strategies should I employ to ensure I am remaining compliant?
What do I need to be doing right now to reduce my liability when it comes to accessibility?
Nikki Rosecrans, Manager of Information Security and Compliance, Arapahoe County
Over the last four years with Arapahoe County, I have spearheaded initiatives in cybersecurity, information security, compliance, and Digital Accessibility, ensuring regulatory adherence and maintaining the integrity and trust of the county’s operations and stakeholders. My strength in building and fostering relationships has enabled me to create strong, collaborative partnerships that drive our county’s success in all aspects of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). I will pursue my M.S. in Cybersecurity and Assurance in the fall of 2024 where I hope to continue to grow our county’s maturity level in all things GRC with passion, positivity, and purpose.
Amy Walldorf, Account Manager for Colorado State and Local Government, Allyant
Amy has spent the past six years assisting customers in implementing strategically critical software and practices to elevate their businesses across various industries. With a diverse background in healthcare, recruiting, and cybersecurity, she brings a unique perspective to addressing organizational challenges. This year, she has focused her talents on the accessibility space, working with over 250 local and state government entities to implement CommonLook software and achieve HB21-1110 compliance.
Lisa Weiss, ADA Accessibility Coordinator, Elections Division, Department of State
Lisa Weiss (she/her/hers) is a woman living with an invisible disability and a civil rights lawyer who has spent most of her legal career employed in the government sector in New York and Colorado. Her policy specialties are the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Lisa is currently employed as the ADA Accessibility Coordinator in the Elections Division of the Colorado Department of State.
