Accessibility Standards
Our ongoing technology accessibility efforts rely on the Technical Standards provided by:
- 8 CCR 1501-11 Rules Establishing Technology Accessibility Standards
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA or higher
- Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Chapter 4
Accessibility Maturity
| Date | Check One | Stage | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inactive | No awareness and recognition of need. At this stage, organizations are inventorying their technology, have begun to make investments, etc. | ||
| As of July 1, 2025 | X | Launch | Recognized need organization-wide. Planning initiated but activities not well organized. |
| Integrate | Roadmap including timeline is in place; overall organizational approach defined and well organized. | ||
| Optimize | Incorporated into the whole organization, consistently evaluated and actions taken on assessment outcomes. |
Progress Since Our Last Update
The Authority continues to make progress with complying with the Rules Establishing Technology Accessibility Standards as contained in 8 CCR § 1501-11, et seq.
Progress includes:
- Created new website with greater compliance scoring than previous website.
- Creating accessible templates for public records
- Conducting periodic technology accessibility scans of the Authority’s website against applicable Technical Standards
- Reviewing technology accessibility scans and remediating various noncompliant ICT contained within the Authority’s websites
- Providing contact information for people to give us accessibility feedback and request reasonable accommodations or modifications. (See the Technology Accessibility Statement which can be accessed using the following link: https://pprta.com/technology-accessibility-statement/)
Challenges include:
- The Authority has limited funding available for remediation and no funding is provided by external sources imposing the mandates.
- Information technology matters are not easily understood or learned by lay people who are not specialists.
- Guidance on complying with accessibility standards is continuing to change making complete compliance difficult.
- Documentation, procurement, contract and vendor management, and communications managed or provided by Members and/or consults present issues with remediation by multiple parties.
How We Are Implementing Accessibility
The Authority is committed to providing equitable access to all Coloradans. To that end, the Authority has a plan to prioritize, evaluate, remediate and continuously improve digital touchpoints within our services, programs and activities. We are working to incorporate accessibility into our day-to-day operations. Below, you’ll find some of the measures that the Authority is undertaking.
- Continuing to remediate known compliance issues.
- Considering accessibility roadmaps to the extent offered by the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology or other third parties.
- Including accessibility in the procurement process to the extent within the Authority’s control.
- Directing staff to provide reasonable accommodations and modifications, which includes responses to requests for assistance.
- Participating in webinars and events, and reviewing guidance, provided by the Authority’s website platform and the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology.
- Monitoring rulemaking efforts and guidance promulgated by the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology.
- Incorporating and utilizing, to the extent reasonably available, new and future accessibility features in public-facing technology used by the Authority.
Formal Approval
On July 9, 2025, the Authority will consider approval of a Resolution Adopting the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Revised Technology Accessibility Statement and Directing Compliance with the Accessibility Rules.