Accessible design for self-service interactive devices including automated banking machines CSA of Canada released their updated B651 standards in December for Canada. It applies to self-service interactive devices including ABMs and ATMs. It is aimed at banks and is a close representation of what the modern ABMs in Canada incorporate (compared to 2009). Updating the standards to reflect… Read More »
WCAG 2.2 Guidelines 2.2 has been released as draft for review. Interesting too that Personas listing different fictional people is provided as usability baseline. This is much like what the University of Cambridge did with their Personas. One change is reduction of level for Focus Visible. Several of the WCAG elements have been used in the ADA Guidelines… Read More »
Helping Google Out Accessibility ADA Committee Formed by Kiosk Manufacturers Privacy Policy News Welcome to Kiosk Manufacturers Association News from the U.S. Access Board – May/ June 2018 Android Kiosk Software Supports ADA Assistive Website ADA – QSR website access suits surge Whitepaper – Voice Recognition Speech Command Assistive Interface ADA Committee Chairpersons for KMA Announced A Smart… Read More »
It is expected that the U.S. Access Board will issue its ANPRM this month. Here is some background From Reginfo.gov View EO 12866 Meetings Printer-Friendly Version Download RIN Data in XML ATBCB RIN: 3014-AA44 Publication ID: Spring 2022 Title: Accessibility Guidelines for Self-Service Transaction Machines Abstract:This rulemaking would amend the Architectural and Transportation Compliance Board’s existing accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities… Read More »
ADA and Accessibility Posts Below are the six top posts for ADA from our Flip channel. It is impossible to post every relevant article so we note them in brief so that we can inform others of that content. Generally we post content from U.S. Access Board and the Justice Department. Contact [email protected] for more information. The Unintended… Read More »
DOJ Accessibility Guidance Analysis From Understanding the ADA Blog by William Goren. Mr. Goren is a very highly respected authority on accessibility. We also have the point of view from AccessDefense. Additional viewpoints. In Brief (by Bill Goren) Document is too general in view of Goren Maybe the FCC is watching in regard to mobile phones? WCAG 2.1… Read More »
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 »
PRNewswire press release by the Kiosk Association on open video conference next week with U.S. Access Board Public Welcome – U.S. Access Board Panel Discussion on SSTMs The U.S. Access Board will host panel discussions on self-service transaction machines (SSTMs), including point-of-sales machines & ticket kiosks, at its next virtual Board meeting on May 19 from 1:00 –… Read More »
WCAG 2.2 Working Draft May 2021 The next working draft of WCAG 2.2 is out for a final wide review. The draft includes 9 new success criteria since WCAG 2.1. Please send comments by 11 June 2021. See WCAG 2.2 5.1 New Features in WCAG 2.2 WCAG 2.2 extends WCAG 2.1 by adding new success criteria, definitions to support… Read More »
Smart city kiosk ada accessibilityFrom DesignSmartCity.com Feb 2021 Feb 5, 2021 — Statement from Storm Interface following conference call with NFB on the use of personal phones as an accessible interface to Smart City terminals. Statement for submission to the NFB, the Federal Access Board and Storm sales personnel. Use of personal phones as an accessible interface As… Read More »
