Review of the Revised 508 Standards (Part II): Requirements for Hardware and Software

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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 1 of this session was presented on January 26, 2021 and focused on requirements in the 508 Standards for federal websites and other electronic content.

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Note: No credit is available for reviewing the recorded session.

Speakers

Bruce Bailey, IT Specialist, U.S. Access Board

Timothy Creagan, Senior Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board

Katherine Eng, Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board