ADA Kiosk Quest Diagnostics Update + Walmart Blind Access

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From KioskIndustry Jan2022 Thanks to William Goren and //www.understandingtheada.com/ — From updated Kiosk Accessibility: The Law is Paying Attention Quest Diagnostics Update + Walmart Blind Access In Brief Court rejected Quest request to dismiss ACB suit. It is moving ahead Quest has already conceded “effective communication” not provided Class action enabled which means corrective measures would need to be done across the… Read More »

Affiliations – Kiosk Association Joins Digital Signage Federation

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As part of our continued involvement with interactive digital signage the Kiosk Association has joined the Digital Signage Federation as a dues-paying member.  The Industry Group already has dedicated multiple digital signage channels covering digital signage, menu boards, media players and new touchscreen technologies. Here is background on the organization Who we are We are the only not-for-profit… Read More »

Promoting Access to Voting for People with Disabilities

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NIST Seeks Public Comment on Recommendations The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting: Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities. Under Executive Order 14019 on Promoting Access to Voting, NIST is directed to identify barriers to private and independent voting for people with disabilities,… Read More »

KMA Kiosk Association Quarterly Call – October 2021

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We held our quarterly call via Teams October 28th. In attendance: Access Board The NFB The Lighthouse for the BLind American Council of the Blind Open Doors Goldstein & Levy William Goren Associates KioWare KIOSK Information Systems Pyramid Computer Vispero Kiosk Group Tech For All Storm Interface Dynatouch Dolphin Computer Access NCR Frank Mayer We will issue a… Read More »

EV Charging ADA Considerations – a Kiosk Perspective

EV Charging KIosk ADA

EV Charging ADA KIosk Considerations From the KMA.Global FAQ October 2021 Short Answer —  Yes Long Answer — Technically all of the regulations mandated today apply to any form of unattended self-service. In the case of some there may not be a touchscreen per se but interaction with the terminal whether via mobile or transponder still shares those regulations. Accessing a large… Read More »

McDonald’s Kiosk News – Delivering More Accessible With Storm

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McDonald’s Kiosk Accessibility News In Brief Public announcement by McDonald’s they are intent on addressing accessibility AudioNav selected by McDonald’s More specific details on an implementation schedule, company-owned versus franchisees, new kiosk versus existing kiosks expected prior to NRF 2022 which at the KMA Booth 1606 Storm will be showing the latest in accessibility technology. Worth noting that in hospitality, Marriott uses… Read More »

ADA Kiosk News – Disability Language Style Guide

See full guide Excerpt: You can also download the NCDJ Style Guide as a PDF. As language, perceptions and social mores change rapidly, it is becoming increasingly difficult for journalists and other communicators to figure out how to refer to people with disabilities. Even the term “disability” is not universally accepted. This style guide, which covers dozens of… Read More »

Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Incorporates 508

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Updated to Incorporate Revised 508 Standards September 13, 2021 On August 11, 2021, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council issued a final rule updating the federal government’s procurement regulations to officially incorporate the U.S. Access Board’s revised Section 508 Standards. The FAR Council is comprised of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and representatives from the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and… Read More »

Web Accessibility Tax Credit For Small Business

Getting paid to get usable From Benefits Pro August 2021 Plaintiff’s attorneys have increasingly sued companies alleging their websites fail to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California Unruh Civil Rights Act, and similar state laws that prohibit discrimination against disabled individuals. The justification of these lawsuits is that companies with websites that do not allow… Read More »