Unless an exception applies, an agency’s obligation to provide comparable access under Section 508 is satisfied by acquiring EIT that meets the applicable technical provisions in...
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B.2.i. - What must an agency do to ensure its' acquisitions of EIT provide "comparable access"?
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B.6.iii. - Is undue burden the only grounds for acquiring EIT that does not meet the applicable technical provisions?
No. There are several exceptions to the requirements of Section 508 (see section G).
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G.6.iii. - Can "significant expense" be established simply by demonstrating that a product that meets the applicable technical provisions is significantly more expensive than one that does not?
No. In determining whether acquisition of EIT that meets all or part of the applicable technical provisions of the Access Board's standards would impose an undue burden, an agency...
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G.5.i. - What is the "back office" exception?
The so-called "back office" exception, discussed at Section 1194.3 of the Access Board's standards, states that "Products located in spaces frequented only by service personnel for...
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions
Section 508 Frequently Asked Questions
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D.2. - Must requiring officials consider all the Access Board’s technical provisions and functional performance criteria each time they purchase EIT?
No. Requiring officials need only consider all applicable technical provisions from the Access Board’s standards to ensure acquired products provide comparable access (see section...
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B.3.iii. - What is the difference between "equivalent facilitation" and "alternative means of access"?
By contrast, an alternative means of access focuses on the accessibility of the information and data, rather than the technology....
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F. Electronic and information technology
Electronic and information technology The Department believes that it is important for individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to use electronic and information technology...
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Assistive Technology Act of 2004
Assistive Technology Act of 2004 ________________________________________________________________ 10/25/2004 The Assistive Technology Act of 2004 amends previous iterations to...
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§ 36.303(g)(6)(i)
(i) A public accommodation may meet its obligation to provide captioning and audio description in its movie theaters to persons with disabilities through any technology so long as that technology...
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Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES FOR ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS PROVIDED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS U.S....
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36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD 36 CFR Part 1193 [Docket No. 97–1] RIN 3014–AA19 Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines AGENCY:...
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Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium & Home Speech Recognition Software
Use your voice to search the web or specific websites for recipes, information, videos, directions, or browse online stores with commands like: "Search Google for the best brunch...
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AssistiveWare Keeble Accessible Keyboard
Accessible keyboard for iOS Keeble allows students and adults with physical or vision impairments to type in almost any app. Features you’ll love Alternative...
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B.6.ii. - If an agency determines that the acquisition of EIT that meets the applicable technical provisions of the Access Board’s standards would impose an undue burden, does it have any remaining obligations under Section 508?
The statute requires that the information and data be provided to individuals with disabilities by an alternative means of access....
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A.3.i - What are the "Covered Actions"?
The requirements of Section 508 apply to an agency’s procurement of EIT, as well as to the agency’s development, maintenance, or use of EIT. These Questions and Answers address...
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B.3.iv - Who makes the determination that a product meets equivalent facilitation?
The vendor may assert that its product meets or exceeds the level of accessibility required by a particular standard through equivalent facilitation. The agency must determine...
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G.7.i. - Are procurement actions to maintain existing legacy systems (that do not meet the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards) exempt from Section 508?
Perhaps. The answer will depend on the purpose and nature of the action. In some cases, an exception, such as undue burden, might apply. As noted above, however, undue burden...
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ii. Scoping and triggering events for EIT equipment
ii. Scoping and triggering events for EIT equipment The Department is considering possible criteria for establishing scoping and triggering events for EIT devices and for...
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B.2.ii. - How should an agency proceed in identifying "applicable" technical provisions in Subparts B, C, and D of the Access Board’s standards to ensure acquired products provide comparable access?
., help desk) for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end users with disabilities....
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Emergency Communications: ADA Standard Section 409.4.7
Section 409.4.7: covers the current ADA Standards for the elevator emergency communication systems in private residence elevators.
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Cells with Communication Features: ADA Standard Section 807.3
Cells required to provide communication features shall comply with 807.3....
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C.3.ii. - Do vendors have to provide product documentation in alternate formats?
For example, an agency may request the documentation in an electronic format that will allow the agency to reprint information in Braille or alternate formats....
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Ron McCallum: How technology allowed me to read | TED Talks
In this charming, moving talk, he shows how he is able to read -- and celebrates the progression of clever tools and adaptive computer technologies that make it possible....
