§ 25-26-202 — Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter: (1) "Access" means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controls included in information technology; (2) "Blind or visually impaired individual" means an individual who: (A) Has a visual acuity of twenty/two hundred ( 20 / 200 ) or less in the better eye with correcting lenses or has a limited field of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than twenty degrees (20°); (B) Has a medically indicated expectation of visual deterioration; or (C) Has a medically diagnosed limitation in visual functioning that restricts the individual's ability to read and write standard print at levels expected of individuals of comparable ability; (3) "Covered entity" means the state or any state-assisted organization; (4) "Information technology" means all electronic information processing hardware and software, including telecommunications; (5) "Nonvisual" means synthesized speech, braille, and other output methods not requiring sight; (6) "Reasonably available" means developed and available for purchase for a price as provided in this subchapter from: (A) The vendor that provided the product that is to be used by visual users; or (B) Another vendor if the technology is available from more than one (1) vendor in the marketplace; (7) "State" means the state or any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities; (8) "State-assisted organization" means a college, nonprofit organization, person, political subdivision, school system, or other entity supported in whole or in part by state funds; and (9) "Telecommunications" means the transmission of information, images, pictures, voice or data by radio, video, or other electronic or impulse means.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2013, No. 308,§ 2, eff. 3/11/2013. Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 2.