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The following is wording that must be used for any new Information Technology procurements:
"The bidder or offeror warrants that the information technology offered under this bid or proposal
- provides equivalent access for effective use by both visual and nonvisual means;
- will present information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for both visual and nonvisual use,
- if intended for use in a network, can be integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired; and
- is available, whenever possible without modification for compatibility with software and hardware for nonvisual access.
The bidder or offereor futher warrants that the cost, if any, of modifying the information technology for compatitibility with software and hardware used for nonvisual access will not increase the cost of the information technology by more than 5%.
For purposes of this regulation, the phrase "equivalent access" means the ability to receive, use and manipulate information and operate controls necessary to access and use information technology by nonvisual means. Examples of equivalent access include keyboard controls used for input and synthesized speech. Braille or other audible or tactile means used for output"
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