Understanding the Colorado Accessibility Law
In 2021, Colorado passed House Bill 21-1110, which mandates that all digital content provided by state and local government entities, including vendors like SLP Toolkit, be accessible to individuals with disabilities. These rules were formalized in February 2024 and are based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Key compliance criteria include:
Publishing an accessibility statement
Providing reasonable accommodations
Demonstrating good faith progress in removing accessibility barriers
While the law initially set a compliance deadline for July 1, 2024, House Bill 24-1454 offers a grace period through July 1, 2025 for organizations that show tangible progress toward compliance.
Accessibility Assessment: SLP Toolkit Results
An accessibility audit of SLP Toolkit was conducted using industry-standard tools. The assessment revealed several areas of non-compliance including:
Color contrast issues (text failed WCAG ratio requirements)
Missing alternative text for images
Unlabeled form elements and buttons, making them unusable for screen reader users
Inconsistent use of semantic HTML and ARIA attributes
Keyboard navigation gaps, especially within scrollable regions and tab structures
Each of these findings is being addressed with specific design, development, and testing updates to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Our Roadmap to Accessibility
At SLP Toolkit, accessibility is a continuous commitment, not just a checkbox. Here's what we are doing:
Accessibility Action Plan
Established a multi-phase remediation plan.
Implemented updates for color contrast, semantic structure, and form labeling in SLP Toolkit.
Kit is being designed from the ground up with accessibility integrated into all phases of development. Learn more about Kit for Teams.
Recommend use of the Accessible Documents Toolkit.
Progress Over Perfection
The Colorado Office of Information Technology emphasizes "progress, not perfection." We wholeheartedly agree. SLP Toolkit is on track to meet full compliance by July 1, 2025, while continuously improving usability and accessibility for all users along the way.
Our promise: we will never stop working to make our tools more inclusive, usable, and accessible.
Need Help?
For accessibility assistance or to request accommodations, please contact us at: