Kiosk ADA and Section 508 Hardware Software
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time Zone
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: Review of the Revised 508 Standards (Part II): Requirements for Hardware and Software (March 30)
The next webinar in the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series will take place March 30 from 1:00 to 2:30 (ET) and will explain provisions in the standards for hardware and software. Requirements for hardware, such as computers, information kiosks, and multi-function copy machines, address privacy, operable parts, communication, and other features. Software requirements cover interoperability with assistive technology, applications, and authoring tools. Requirements for support documentation and services will also be covered. Presenters from the U.S. Access Board will answer questions submitted in advance and during the live session.
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Description
This session is the second in a two-part review of the revised Section 508 Standards which apply to information and communication technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies. Presenters from the U.S. Access Board will explain provisions in the standards for hardware and software. Requirements for hardware, such as computers, information kiosks, and multi-function copy machines address privacy, operable parts, communication, and other features. Software requirements cover interoperability with assistive technology, applications, and authoring tools. Requirements for support documentation and services will also be covered.
Part I of this session (January 26, 2021) focused on requirements in the 508 Standards for federal websites and other electronic content.
Session Materials
Materials for this session not yet available please check back prior to the start of the session.
Speakers
Bruce Bailey , Accessibility Specialist/Information Technology Specialist, US Access Board
Timothy Creagan , Senior Accessibility Specialist/Information Technology, US Access Board
Katherine Eng , Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist, US Access Board