Thread Subject: Re: Subpart A Definitions-Comparable Access-ActionNeeded

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From: Hoffman, Allen
Date: Mon, Apr 30 2007 11:10 AM

I suggest some alternatives.


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comparable access must be timely, accurate, and contextually coherent
with the presentation medium. Timely access is met when people with
disabilities do not suffer an undue burden when using the information or
data to achieve a goal as people without disabilities. Accurate access
it met when the information and data are consistently interpretable by
people with disabilities with a similar accuracy level to that of people
with out disabilities. Contextual access is met when information and
data are contextually coherent with the presentation medium--which
includes all the functionalities of the medium used for people without
disabilities.




Comparable Access: Three features are critical in determining if
comparable access to and use of information and data is provided.
1) Comparable access to information must be timely. In the case
of information technology accessibility that would include the speed
with which a person with a disability can access the information as
compared to an individual without a disability.
2) Comparable access must provide accurate information
especially when the information has been translated or converted into
another form or media.
3) Comparable access must provide information and data in a
manner and medium appropriate to the significance of the message. In
the case of information technology, more critical interaction elements
or data content might require a higher level of or different type of
access.


Allen Hoffman -- 202-447-0303

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