As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Access" means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controlsincluded in information technology.
"Blind or visually impaired individual" means an individual who:
Has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with corrective lenses or has alimited field of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than twenty degrees;
Has a medically indicated expectation of visual deterioration; or
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.
Repealed.
"Information technology" means all electronic information processing hardware andsoftware, including telecommunications.
"Nonvisual" means synthesized speech, Braille, and other output methods not requiring sight.
"State agency" means the state or any of its principal departments, agencies, or boards or commissions.
"Telecommunications" means the transmission of information, images, pictures, voice, or data by radio, video, or other electronic or impulse means.
Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1504, § 1, effective August 2. L. 2007: (3) repealed, p. 918, § 22, effective May 17.