Acquisition of Electronic and Information Technology Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Questions and Answers Date: January 2002 Updated: October 2009 NEW Note to Readers This document...
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A. - Introduction
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407.12 Reach Height
For additional information on forward and side reaches, see 28 CFR Part 1191 Appendix D....
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B.3.i. - What is equivalent facilitation?
For example, an information kiosk which is not accessible to a person who is blind might be made accessible by incorporating a telephone handset connected to a computer that responds to...
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§ 35.163 Information and signage.
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Signs
Signs that provide direction to, or information, about functional spaces must only comply with requirements for character proportion, character height, and finish and contrast between the...
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Emergency Health Information
Carry on you at all times emergency health information containing your critical health information and emergency contacts. ...
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A.2.ii. - Should EIT be compatible with assistive technology?
These products, such as information kiosks, copiers, or other similar products that do not permit a user to install or connect assistive technology, must be designed so that an end user...
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G.6.i. - What is the undue burden exception?
In addition, the statute requires the information and data to be provided to disabled individuals by an alternative means of access (see section B.6.ii, above)....
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Slope [4.7.2]
Severe counter slopes can do the same thing and cause footrests to scrape....
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Publications
Publications The following publications can be ordered by telephone or viewed online. A Guide to Disability Rights Laws www.ada.gov/ta-pubs-pg2.htm#Anchor-14210 800-514-0301...
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§ 1194.2(b)
(b) When procuring a product, each agency shall procure products which comply with the provisions in this part when such products are available in the commercial marketplace or when...
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508 Chapter 2: Scoping Requirements
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E203 Access to Functionality
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407.2 Contrast
Where provided, keys and controls shall contrast visually from background surfaces. Characters and symbols shall contrast visually from background surfaces with either light...
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403 Biometrics
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401 General
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501 General
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Chapter 4: Hardware
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Chapter 5: Software
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H.4.i. - Does presentation equipment procured have to meet the Access Board standards?
Yes. Presentation equipment, such as LCD data projectors and laptop computers, are considered EIT and therefore covered by the Access Board's standards, unless an exception applies....
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B.3.ii. - Is there a preference for a product that strictly meets the technical provisions of Subpart B over a product that provides the same or greater accessibility through equivalent facilitation?
No. Purchase of either EIT product would satisfy an agency’s obligations under Section 508. Award should be made to the source whose offer represents the best value to the Government...
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B.1.i. - Is EIT limited to products?
No. EIT, like IT, also includes services. For example, some agencies seek to satisfy their desktop computing needs through so-called "seat management" service contracts. Under a seat...
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D.1. - How does Section 508 affect the requirements development phase of an acquisition?
Section 508 requires agencies to take additional considerations into account when defining their needs for EIT – namely the Access Board’s standards. As noted above, Section 508...
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F.1. - Under what circumstances may an agency conclude that no EIT is available that meets the Access Board’s technical provisions?
An agency may conclude that EIT meeting the applicable technical provisions of the Access Board’s standards is not available (and purchase EIT that does not meet those provisions)...