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From: Jennison Mark Asuncion
Date: Dec 8, 2011 6:12PM

Hello,

Thought folks here might find this of interest.

Jennison



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Subject: Access Board Releases New Draft of ICT Rule for Public Comment
From: "Bailey, Bruce" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >


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The U.S. Access Board has released for public comment a revised draft of
updated accessibility requirements for information and communication
technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and
Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act.  This latest version includes
changes made in response to public feedback received on an earlier draft
issued last year.  The released draft is available for public comment
until March 7.  During the comment period, the Board will hold public
hearings in Washington, D.C. on January 11 and at the annual CSUN
Conference in San Diego on March 1.
http://www.access-board.gov/news/ict-draft-rule.htm
http://federalregister.gov/a/2011-31462



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