The Governor's ADA Taskforce on Postsecondary Education was appointed with the goals and commitment to ensure that public postsecondary institutions in Kentucky are providing equal educational opportunities and full participation for all persons with disabilities.

Federal Law, specifically Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, establishes the foundation for equal opportunity.

Kentucky state law(K.R.S.61.982) states that information technology equipment and software used by employees,program participants, or members of the general public must "provide individuals with disabilities...with access...that is equivalent to the access provided individuals who are not disabled..."

Therefore the following guidelines apply to all electronically delivered services(including websites, distance learning courses, web-enhanced courses, and services such as online registration, e-mail, grade distribution, etc.)

1. All postsecondary services and instruction that are delivered electronically should comply with federal accessibility standards as required by Kentucky state law.
2. All institutions have in place a deadline for accessibility compliance, a process and timeline to regularly review accessibility status of electronically supported services and instruction, and specific consequences for non-compliance.
3. A disclaimer of compliance will be included on all pages of institution websites associated with postsecondary institutions.
4. Each postsecondary institution should initiate an ongoing training and monitoring program for faculty and staff that will ensure compliance with Section 508 and ADA.
5. Each postsecondary institution should establish a process for reporting and responding to complaint issues.
6. Each postsecondary institution should review and report on effectiveness of accessibility policy and procedures on a regular basis.