{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-61.986","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 61.986","heading":"Exclusion of technology access clause -- Conditions -- Exempting from","body":"access requirements -- Compliance of existing equipment or software.\n(1) For the purpose of procurement, the head of any covered entity may, with respect to\naccess software or periph eral devices and other assistive technology pertinent to\nindividuals with disabilities access to information technology obtained following\nJuly 14, 2000, approve the exclusion of the technology access clause if the cost of\nthe software or peripheral device s or other assistive technology for the covered\nentity presents an undue burden.\n(2) The head of any covered entity shall not approve the exclusion of the technology\naccess clause from any contract with respect to:\n(a) The compatibility of standard operati ng systems and software with nonvisual\naccess or other assistive software, peripheral devices, or any assistive\ntechnology; or\n(b) The initial design, development, and installation of information systems,\nincluding the design and procurement of interactive equipment and software.\n(3) Nothing in this section shall require the installation of software or peripheral\ndevices for nonvisual or alternative access if the information technology is being\nused by individuals who are not blind, visually impaired, or ot herwise disabled.\nHowever, the applications programs and underlying operating system, including the\nformat of the data, used for the manipulation and presentation of information shall\npermit the installation and effective use of nonvisual access software a nd peripheral\ndevices.\n(4) Information technology purchased prior to July 14, 2000, shall be brought into\ncompliance with KRS 61.980 to 61.988 when the covered entity upgrades or\nreplaces the existing equipment or software. Nothing in KRS 61.980 to 61.988 shall\nbe construed or interpreted to require the replacement or upgrade of existing\nequipment or software.","path":["KRS Chapter 61"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=23114","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:49:17Z","sha256":"d444bf863bc4eeac3e3f8bb2d68d547191af8e08497ddb376e0ce141b52216eb","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-61.984","next":"us-ky/krs-61.988"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}