Does a contractor have to ensure that its online application system is accessible to individuals with disabilities?
The ADA, Section 503, VEVRAA, and their regulations require that a contractor provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans to compete for jobs. This obligation includes, if necessary, making reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship (significant difficulty or expense) on the contractor. Covered contractors also must take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its recruitment, advertisements, and job application practices. See 41 CFR Parts 60-250.5, 60-300.5 and 60-741.5. Although major technological advances have been made in recent years, many online systems may not be fully accessible. For example, an individual with a visual disability may find the print or graphics on the webpage difficult to read. Or the system may not operate if an individual with a disability is using adaptive software. Contract
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- Does a contractor have to ensure that its online application system is accessible to individuals with disabilities?
