The Federal Communications Commission is asking for comments and information on new and emerging technologies that may be used to access VRS. Comments are wanted on the use of these devices as they relate to the provision and use of VRS, specifically, on the use of commercially available (or off-the-shelf) customer premises equipment. Comment deadline is March 19, 2011. This link opens a PDF document and this information is also available in Word format.These guidelines from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media examine the educational needs of students with disabilities and how those needs may be met with software, digital books and other technologies. The guidelines also look at ways to achieve the goal of helping students learn while using adaptive and accessible technology. The National Center on Access to the General Curriculum at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) provides more information on access adaptations and the educational goals of instructional materials.Builds awareness of audio description and works to increase its availability for people who are blind or have low vision.A 6-minute video demonstrating how screen readers assist people who are blind navigate the web, access the electronic page and more. A transcript of this video is also available.
Watch a captioned Webcast from the TARGET Center's Discovery Series about accessible eLearning. Learn how to use CourseAvenue software to provide Section 508 compliant accessible training to learners of all abilities.
Webcast from the National Center on Disability and Access to Education that provides information on the most common web accessibility issues for users with cognitive and learning disabilities, and strategies for designing to accommodate these audiences. Archived webcasts address subjects including accessibility of social media (Web 2.0) and how accessible technology can help students with different disabilities.
Learn how to take any existing electronic or paper form and easily convert it to a fillable, Section 508 compliant form. Pre-recorded webinar from the TARGET Center's Discovery Series.
Learn about the free, built-in assistive technology and accessibility features in
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Learn how to prepare electronic files to more easily convert to accessible PDF, as well as the tools within Adobe Acrobat that help with accessibility. This Webcast is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's TARGET Center Discovery Series.
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From the October 14th TARGET Discovery Series, now available as an archived recording. Take a quick look at updated and new features in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 that simplify internet usage. Learn about a programmable keyboard device which can cut down on repetitive keystrokes and mouse movements while using the web.
Learn how Section 508 applies to email, including broadcast emails and smaller group discussions, and how to ensure that the email you send is accessible to all your intended recipients. For more information on the TARGET Discovery Series and TARGET Web Connect, visit the TARGET Center Web site.
FCC has taken steps to make clear that the hearing aid compatibility rules cover customer equipment that contains a built-in speaker and is designed to be typically held to the ear. The FCC’s order also modifies an exception in the existing rule so that all large entities are required to offer at least one hearing aid-compatible model after a two-year initial period. FCC also adopted a Policy Statement that emphasizes to developers of new technologies the necessity of considering and planning for hearing aid compatibility at the earliest stages of the product design process. This link opens a PDF document.FCC has announced that it plans to upgrade the capabilities of the 9-1-1 emergency system by allowing texting,
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As we enter hurricane season, the FCC is reminding video programming distributors,
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The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education have sent a letter to colleges and universities about the use of electronic book readers that are not accessible to students who are blind or have low vision. The letter points out a serious problem with some of these devices that do not have an accessible text-to-speech function. Requiring use of an emerging technology in a classroom environment when that technology is inaccessible to an entire population of individuals with disabilities- individuals with visual disabilities-may constitute discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). The letter can be downloaded in PDF format. Read the blog post on this from Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy.
This article from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that an estimated 15 to 20 percent of the U.S. population has a disability that might affect their ability to use technology. In order to tap into this large talent pool of potential employees, employers need to make sure that their entire recruitment process is accessible--including their job application and recruitment websites. In 2009 the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and SHRM signed an Alliance Agreement to work together to promote the employment of people with disabilities.
NCTI offers information on research, trends and information for researchers, developers and vendors who are working to ensure that technology tools meet the needs of students with disabilities.President Obama has signed into law S.3304, the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. This new law will make it easier for people who are deaf or blind to access the Internet, smart phones, television programming and other communications and video technologies. The law will also make sure that emergency information is accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Read Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowsk's statement about the new law. For more information read What S.3304 Does For Us from the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology.Fact sheet on the requirements of Section 508 and the Access Board's standards. Includes who is covered, what is covered and the technical standards. This link opens a PDF document.The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) TARGET Discovery Series offers free informative and engaging online educational programs on a variety of topics including built-in assistive technology and accessibility features in popular operating systems; Section 508 compliant eLearning; supporting the employment of people with disabilities; and creating accessible PDFs. For information about other trainings visit the Discovery Series Archives.
This video describes the importance of building well-designed web applications to make websites accessible to everyone, anywhere, especially now that so many people use mobile devices to access the Internet. A transcript of this video is also available.Explains accessible information technology and provides examples of accessible software applications, multi-media products like DVDs, accessible websites and accessible copy machines.This fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission explains three basic communications components used during an emergency: 911, the emergency alert system and radiocable TV updates. It also explains what emergency personnel, telephone service providers and broadcast systems must provide the public during an emergency. The section for persons with speech andor hearing disabilities includes suggestions for working with their communications providers, as well as what is required of Video Relay Service and Internet Protocol Relay Service providers for their subscribers. RERC works on solutions and policy issues related to the accessibility and usability of mobile wireless products and services for people with disabilities. Includes resources for consumers, industry and students. Read RERC's Your Guide to Choosing a Cell Phone, which can help you choose the best cell phone to meet your needs. You can also download a PDF version of the guide. Accessible Technology Home > Technology > Accessible Technology Page Actions Listed Alphabetically List by Popularity Login or Register Home Benefits Civil Rights Community Life Education Emergency Preparedness Employment Health Housing Technology Transportation Site Map Accessibility Statement About Us Contact Us Newsroom Privacy & Security Other Resources Need help opening PDF or DOC files? This site adheres to Section 508 and WCAG1 AA. Version: 5.12.0
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