OK HB2281

Re-creates the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council, extending its termination date from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014

Council shall study and make recommendations on accessibility of publicly produced electronic and information technology for disabled individuals

Council membership includes 17 positions: 2 House members, 2 Senate members, state agency directors/designees, education representatives, technology vendors, and four representatives with disabilities (blind/visually impaired, deaf/hard of hearing, mobility disability, and cognitive disability)

Council responsibilities include recommending legislative action for electronic accessibility standards, identifying emerging disability accessibility standards, reviewing accessibility initiatives in other states, and advising state agencies on accessibility standards and complaint procedures

Members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for travel expenses; legislative members reimbursed under Section 456 of Title 74 and non-legislative members by their appointing authorities