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IDEAS is a General Services Administration (GSA) event that focuses on partnering industry and education with government to meet the requirements under Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This year's conference will take place from October 5-6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Registration for the conference is free.
Information on telecommunications accessibility provisions under the Telecommunications Act.
Checklist developed for the National Assistive Technology Research Institute to guide the development of assistive technology policies.
Information provided for Web site managers as resource material to assist in meeting the U.S. Department of Commerce policy on Web site accessibility for persons with disabilities.
A frank discussion of Section 508 (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998) compliance from the National Weather Service.
Watch a recording of the TARGET Discovery Series from February 25, 2009 and learn how to reframe your approach to Section 508 and Web accessibility by thinking in terms of universal design, rather than simply meeting a list of requirements. Experience Web sites from the perspective of all users; including those using assistive technologies. This webscast is part of the USDA TARGET Center Discovery Series.
Simple and effective guidance that addresses the specific issues surrounding Section 508 and e-learning initiatives within the federal government and for federal employees.
Final Federal Acquisition Rule for implementing Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 relating to electronic and information technology accessibility for persons with disabilities.
A list of links from the FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau related to disability issues, including closed captioning, 911-TTY compatibility, telecommunication relay services and various sections of the Rehabilitation Act.
Provides technical assistance to consumers, government and businesses on telecommunications access for people with sensory and other disabilities.
Information from the FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau on Section 508 and the FCC's role and actions.
Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.
Summary of the role and goals of NIST in bringing nationwide improvements in voting systems by January 2006, including accessibility for voters with disabilities.
Describes a core set of tools that can assist Web authors in meeting the accessibility requirement of Section 508 Amendments of 1998.
Provides a consolidation of acquisition-related questions that have been posed by agencies, contractors and members of the disability community regarding Section 508.
Information on meeting the U.S. Department of Commerce policy on Web site accessibility for persons with disabilities as it concerns downloadable software "plug-ins."
Information on technology-related assistance and federal laws regarding accessibility.
This Best Practice process is designed to help chief information officers and U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) organizations ensure that DOC Web sites comply with the department's accessibility policy.
Developed by the Treasury Office of Procurement as internal guidance in response to questions and issues of Treasury Department employees concerning Section 508 and commercial item acquisition.
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