(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be...
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§ 1194.31(f)
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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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E.2. - Where an agency uses a best value "trade-off" source selection process, may it trade off applicable technical provisions of the Access Board’s standards where an offer provides strong technical merit, strong past performance, or a lower price?
The Access Board’s technical provisions are mandatory requirements that must be met (directly or through equivalent facilitation) unless (a) the product or service (if it is a...
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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)...
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Exceptions
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EXHIBIT 1
the Settlement Agreement, all technology, including websites, instructional materials and online courses, and other electronic and information technology for use by students or prospective...
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G.1. - Are there any exceptions to the requirement to acquire EIT that meets the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards?
Yes. Agencies are not required to acquire EIT that meets the technical provisions of the Access Board's standards if the acquisition: is for a national security system (FAR...
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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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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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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.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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G.10. - Does an agency have any remaining obligations under the Rehabilitation Act if an exception applies?
Yes. Even if an exception applies, the agency will still have obligations under Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These Sections require, among other things, that the...
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H.1.i. - Actions covered. What are examples of actions that WILL TRIGGER the Section 508 procurement obligations?
Acquisition of EIT through a contract amendment that falls outside the general scope of a contract awarded prior to June 25th. (This action would constitute a new contract...
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Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
We’re also responsible – and I have to look here, under the rehabilitation act – for promulgating standards that cover the accessibility of electronic and information technology, as well...
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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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Section 508
Section 508 Section 508 establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the Federal government....
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, for questions pertaining to the accessibility of Federal electronic information and technology, call the Access Board listed on page one....
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GSA Section 508 Tutorials, Guidance, Checklists
GSA staff are required to comply with the provisions of Section 508 and ensure accessibility of online electronic content, including but not limited to websites, web applications,...
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The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICT
Promoting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Digital Age G3ict – the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies – is an advocacy initiative...
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Trace Research & Development Center
The current focus of our work is everyday information and communication technologies....