COMAR legislation has changed to ensure that all students have equivalent
access to computer-based instructional technology and that all teacher
created technology infused materials are accessible. These revisions
align with Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, "Electronic
and Information Technology Accessibility Standards." To help schools
comply with the new requirements, support for the review and evaluation
of software, hardware and online resources is provided by this web page.
For information about the recent changes in COMAR legislation please
click the "Project Description" link in the right-hand navigation bar.
COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations) Information
Links:
COMAR Online: http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar
MSDE Accessibility Regulations
http://cte.jhu.edu/accessibility/Regulations.cfm
MSDE Technology, Accessible Computer Based Technology
Standards
http://www.msde.state.md.us/technology/access%5Ftech.html
Section 508, Subpart B - Technical Standards
§ 1194.22 Web-based intranet and Internet information and applications: http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=12#Web
MSDE Instructional Computer Based Technology Links: http://cte.jhu.edu/accessibility/Links.cfm
LexisNexis, search for specific Maryland Legislation:
http://198.187.128.12/maryland/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0
Read a print version of the legislation in PDF format:
COMAR 13a.05.01.pdf
Statute 7-910.pdf
Other Information Links:
eduScapes, Special Needs and Technology: http://www.eduscapes.com/tap/topic80.htm
Microsoft Accessibility information: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
Apple Accessibility information: http://www.apple.com/disability/
Software and Operating Systems: http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.21.htm
Please email Linda Sweeting, sweeting@pgcps.org or call 301-925-2874 if you have any questions.
