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
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
Progress Over Perfection
The Colorado Office of Information Technology emphasizes "progress, not perfection." We wholeheartedly agree. Because of the challenges we face updating older technology, we are instead looking forward to our new product for WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance. Kit for Teams not only prioritizes accessibility, but it supports the entire IEP team through shared documentation, service tracking, and district-wide visibility.
Districts interested in learning more can visit Kit for Teams.
Need Help?
For accessibility assistance or to request accommodations, please contact us at: