GRCI - Chris Smith

2/20/2001
GRCI
Chris Smith

Section 508 applies to new acquisitions of EIT and the FAR also stipulates new acquisitions of new EIT. However, it was not clear what constitutes a new EIT when legacy systems are modified. How much of a system needs to be modified or enhanced to constitute a new system. For example, if a web site is modified and new pages are added, does Section 508 only apply to the new pages or does the full site need to be compliant?

If modifications are made to legacy systems or subsystem and the legacy system modification rule above is in effect, is their a time element applied. For example, if the system is changed 10% in one month and then modified again the next month by 10% does that indicate a new system or subsystem?

Section 508 and EIT documentation alternative formats are not spelled out. It the intent to have product vendors and service providers of EIT provide documentation in alternative formats to accommodate the disable. If this is required will it be identified in the FAR?

Section 508 and EIT training requirements do not seem to be addressed in the FAR or the regulation. Is it the intent that different types of training will need to be included when providing EIT accessibility. Will the training material need to be provided in different formats such as CBT converted into traditional classroom training programs?