This bill would require state agencies to develop information technology portfolios consisting of a strategic management process documenting relationships between agency missions and their information technology investments. The portfolio would serve as a basis for all agency technology investment decisions. DIS would be given oversight powers with respect to such portfolios and would be required to develop technology standards. The current version of the bill is silent as to the need to address access barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in using information technologies. The Bill notes that entrepreneurs with disabilities face additional expenses, including the purchase of assistive technology, in establishing new businesses.
Disability is defined as a substantial impairment that limits a major life activity.
Temporary disabilities are excluded as are alcohol and drug addictions. The bill does not provide any funding for assistive technology or new businesses. It simply makes it easier for people with disabilities to qualify as minority contractors for the purposes of doing business with state government. This summary focuses on issues of interest to users of assistive technology. There are many other issues of interest to the disability community currently pending before the state legislature.