CONNECT Cohort

Thanks to everyone who joined our March 13 CONNECT Virtual Office Hours! This open-format session gave members a chance to ask questions, share challenges, and exchange ideas on school marketing, communications, and enrollment.

One of the biggest discussion points was HB-21-1110 and digital accessibility compliance, with many members looking for guidance on how to prepare before the July 1, 2025 deadline.

Key takeaways included:
✅ Prioritize public-facing content – Start with high-visibility materials like school websites, newsletters, and board minutes, then work toward internal documents.
✅ Post an accessibility statement – Schools should publicly acknowledge their commitment to accessibility and outline steps being taken to comply with HB-21-1110.
✅ Compliance is a process – Full compliance isn’t required by July 1, 2025, but schools must demonstrate progress through documented efforts and updates.
✅ Tools and platforms matter – Some schools are adopting new website/content management solutions to improve accessibility like Apptegy’s Thrillshare and Engage programs.
✅ Third-party materials need attention – Flyers, PDFs, and other external documents should be converted or recreated in accessible formats when possible.

For those who couldn’t attend, resharing some helpful resources:
📌 CLCS HB-21-1110 Info & Compliance Guide with linked accessibility resources to Office of Information Technology (OIT) Link:https://shorturl.at/O85Uq

📌 For PDF Remediation, Website Accessibility Testing:
Allyant / Amy Walldorf
Account Manager, Colorado State and Local Government
P: 1 800 563-0668 x5404
M: (334) 740-9320
E: [email protected]

If you have additional questions or need support, feel free to reach out or post in the CONNECT Community. We’ll see you at our next meeting on April 10 at 12PM.

Created: March 18, 2025 10:03:01 AM