Understanding COV RAMP: What It Means for Virginia State Agencies

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Modernizing technology across state government has traditionally been slow, complex, and heavily governed by procurement rules. To remove these barriers, the Commonwealth of Virginia created COV RAMP, the Rapid Application Modernization Program, a framework that helps agencies adopt trusted IT products faster and with far less risk.

For agencies preparing for the 2026 ADA Title II rule and growing pressure to meet WCAG 2.2 AA, COV RAMP provides a clear, compliant path to procuring accessibility technology.

Recite Me is proud to be an approved COV RAMP vendor, making it easier than ever for Virginia agencies to adopt our accessibility solutions.

What is COV RAMP? 

COV RAMP (Commonwealth of Virginia Rapid Application Modernization Program) is a procurement and risk-management initiative overseen by the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA).

Approved vendors appear on VITA’s public list of solutions that meet these standards, giving agencies confidence in both performance and governance.

Recite Me is listed under the COV RAMP Approved Vendor section.

Why COV RAMP Matters for State Agencies

COV RAMP exists to help agencies modernise digital services with less friction, less paperwork, and fewer delays.

Streamlined Procurement

 Skip lengthy RFPs and move straight to adoption of vetted, approved technology.

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Reduced administrative workload

 Months of reviews and contract negotiations are replaced with a simplified, VITA-aligned process.

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Faster deployment

Once approved, solutions can be rolled out quickly across departments and programs.

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Trusted security and compliance

Vendors undergo vetting to meet VITA standards, reducing risk for government teams.

For accessibility initiatives, this means agencies can take concrete steps to meet WCAG, ADA, and digital inclusion requirements without getting stuck in procurement cycles.

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How the COV RAMP Process Works

COV RAMP provides a clear, repeatable framework for evaluating and adopting cloud-based applications. The process includes:

1. Assessment Review

Vendors submit their security documentation, architecture diagrams, risk assessments, and SOC audits for VITA evaluation.

2. Active Oversight

Once approved, a product may enter Active Oversight, where VITA monitors performance, security, and compliance over time.

3. Procurement & Contracting

Agencies can purchase directly from approved vendors using standard cloud terms and VITA’s established risk-management framework.

4. Continuous Monitoring

VITA tracks SLAs, system performance, audits, and security posture to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Recite Me is an Approved COV RAMP Vendor 

As a COV RAMP-approved accessibility provider, Recite Me offers Virginia agencies a faster, safer, and more compliant path to implementing accessibility technology.

What This Means for Your Agency

Fast Procurement
Bypassing full RFPs drastically accelerates your accessibility implementation timeline.

Trusted Compliance
Recite Me meets VITA’s security, cloud, and performance requirements.

Reduced Risk
Active oversight provides continuous verification of our security and service standards.

Improved Accessibility Outcomes
Agencies can deliver inclusive, WCAG-aligned digital experiences for all Virginians.

How Recite Me Helps Agencies Meet WCAG 2.2 AA & ADA Requirements 

Recite Me supports compliance and inclusive experience delivery through:

Assistive Toolbar personalization tools including screen reading, translation, styling, reading aids, and more.

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Accessibility Checkerautomated + expert analysis to identify WCAG 2.2 AA issues and provide remediation paths.

PDF Accessibility Checker & Remediation ensuring documents and public notices meet ADA/WCAG standards.

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Training & Governance Supporthelping agencies embed accessibility knowledge internally.

Together, these tools help state teams reduce risk, improve usability, and meet legal obligations.

Why This Matters Now

With the DOJ’s 2026 ADA Title II rule expanding accessibility enforcement—and Virginians expecting seamless, inclusive digital services, agencies face increasing pressure to modernize quickly.

COV RAMP makes that possible.

By choosing a COV RAMP-approved provider like Recite Me, agencies remove the biggest barriers to adopting accessibility technology and accelerate progress toward compliance.

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