To the extent agency resources are available, agencies should consider replacing older, inaccessible EIT with newer moreaccessible EIT, where such EIT is used by federal employees or members...
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G.7.ii. - Are there any circumstances under which Federal EIT must be retrofitted with EIT that meets the access board's standards?
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Background
Representatives of Federal agencies, including the departments of Commerce, Defense, Education, Justice, Veterans Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and the General Services...
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3. Scope—Web Sites and Other Electronic Information and Communication Technologies
Scope—Web Sites and Other Electronic Information and Communication Technologies The SNPRM: Our proposal to require carrier Web site accessibility was limited to all public-facing content...
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Why Design for Accessibility?
Why Design for Accessibility? I) It serves everyone who uses the facilities. A) Not just people with disabilities, but People carrying packages, People...
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Q: Does Title II require that telephone emergency service systems be compatible with all codes used for TTY communications?
Q: Does Title II require that telephone emergency service systems be compatible with all codes used for TTY communications? A: No....
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The Inspection Team
team do not have adequate representation, you may want to reach out to the local Center for Independent Living(link is external) (or other disability subject matter experts, such as the Commission...
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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)
Title II prohibits disability discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities by all state and local governments, regardless of whether or not those entities receive Federal...
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E103.4 Remaining Terms (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Additionally, the terms “application,” “hardware,” and “software” are based on definitions provided in the FCC’s regulations implementing Section 255 of the Communications Act....
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Choosing more than one provider
The FCC has become aware of complaints alleging that a Video Relay Service provider may have been contacting VRS consumers and instructing them that they are allowed to use only one provider's...
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C.6i. - If a Federal agency conducts training and uses multimedia, such as videotapes or computer based training, must the materials developed be accessible under 508?
Multimedia is considered EIT and, if used by the Federal government, must be accessible unless an exception applies (see sections F and G below)....
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CCDA (California Commission on Disability Access) Accessibility Construction Inspection Checklist
The California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) is pleased to provide this Accessibility Construction Inspection Checklist (Accessibility Checklist) for use by trained building code...
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Ron McCallum: How technology allowed me to read | TED Talks
Months after he was born, in 1948, Ron McCallum became blind. In this charming, moving talk, he shows how he is able to read -- and celebrates the progression of clever tools and...
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What happens if conciliation fails?
If EEOC decides to litigate, a lawsuit will be filed in federal district court. If the Commission decides not to litigate, it will send the charging party a "right-to-sue" letter....
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E.6.iv. - Do vendor web sites advertising EIT products or providing information about EIT products to the federal government have to meet the Section 508 standards?
Section 508 applies to Federal departments or agencies, including the United States Postal Service....
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Ruh Global Communications
Ruh Global Communications is a Strategic Communications & Digital Marketing firm helping organizations strategically include People with Disabilities (PwD). ...
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WFDB - The World Federation of the Deafblind
WFDB aims to improve the quality of life of people with deafblindness worldwide, with the objective of achieving their equal rights and equal opportunities in all areas of society,...
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Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS)
The communication assistant contacts the hearing telephone user and reads the text that the caller typed. The callee voices to the communication assistant....
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4.Other Funding Sources
4.Other Funding Sources State or local vocational rehabilitation agencies and State Commissions for the Blind can provide financial assistance for equipment and accommodations for their...
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Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
Specifically, its employment-related provisions support people with developmental disabilities in pursuing paid work experiences in integrated, community-based settings and acknowledge the...
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Section 36.103 Relationship to Other Laws (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, section 504 requires that all federally assisted programs and activities be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps, even if major structural alterations...
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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative
Web for All The social value of the Web is that it enables human communication, commerce, and opportunities to share knowledge....
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1.1.3.2 State-regulated buildings, structures, and applications
Local detention facilities regulated by the Board of State and Community Corrections. See Section 1.3 for additional scope provisions. ...
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Designing Accessible Communities
"Designing Accessible Communities" was formed in 2006....
