The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has extended the projected date for the release of final rules regarding federal contractors’ affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. OFCCP had projected that the final regulations would be published earlier this year. The Office of
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Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)
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In December, 2011, the Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) caused much consternation among the federal contracting community by publishing proposed changes to the affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Much has been written and discussed regarding the proposed data tracking requirements, utilization goals, solicitation requirements, and outreach efforts contemplated by the proposed regulations, but relatively little attention has been paid to the proposed addition of one particular sentence to 41 CFR §60-741.44(b), Review of Personnel Processes:
In addition, the contractor shall ensure that its use of information and communication technology is accessible to applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you are a federal contractor, this provision will require your websites, mobile applications, applicant systems and other means of communicating with employees and the public be accessible, to the extent feasible, to individuals with disabilities.