Thread Subject: Re: Subpart A Definitions- Accessibility-ActionNeeded

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From: jagbell
Date: Mon, Apr 30 2007 7:50 PM

I don't think this definition is clear. Also, Accessibility is used
in many place to define the type of access available at museums etc. :)
On Apr 30, 2007, at 10:19 AM, Deborah Buck wrote:

> Subpart A Workgroup Members- this is the first of several emails
> you will
> receive from the co-chairs. We have made significant progress in
> our work of
> late, but need to come to some resolution. Recognizing that not all
> of you
> have been able to join the conference calls and participate in our
> discussions, we have decided to take this approach to determine
> whether we
> have reached consensus.
>
> You will receive several emails- the emails will be broken down
> between the
> 2 sections of Subpart A that we have been addressed to date-
> Definitions and
> Exceptions. Within each of these categories you will received an
> email on
> each of the issues or topics. For example, under the Definitions
> section we
> have been reviewing and have made recommendations for definitions on
> accessibility, assistive technology, comparable access, etc. You will
> receive individual emails on each of the terms we've addressed. You
> will be
> asked to take action on the terms.
> * After reviewing the information you will be asked to indicate
> whether you agree with the recommendation or disagree.
> * If you disagree, specify the changes you think are needed. If you
> need to explain your rationale, please do so. If at all possible,
> please do
> not disagree, but then not provide alternative language.
> * The group also needs to deal with cost-benefit impact of the
> recommendations. Please indicate whether you think the recommended
> changes
> will have an impact on cost of implementation and what the benefits
> will be
> as a result of the proposed change.
> * If you want, you can modify the subject in your response to indicate
> whether you accept or reject the proposed language. This will
> enable us to
> sort and categorize the responses more quickly and be prepared to
> see where
> our efforts might need to be focused for our meeting on Thursday,
> May 3,
> 2007.
> * Our plan is to have resolution of these topics and transmit the
> information to the Access Board. We will then move to developing
> recommendations on Subpart A: Application and hopefully close out
> our work.
>
> If you need back ground information on some of the discussions- you
> should
> refer to the Subpart A Report
>
>
> ACCESSIBILITY
> * This will be a new term added to Subpart A Definitions:
>
> Recommended Language:
> Accessibility: For the purpose of this regulation, general
> accessibility
> means conformance to the technical provisions contained in this
> standard.
> The term, accessibility, may also be used to define a broad set of
> features
> and capabilities which enable people with disabilities access to
> technology.
>
>
> ACTION:
> Please indicate whether you can support this definition or if you
> think it
> should be changed- please include your suggested changes:
>
> ___ I can accept this definition.
> ___ I can accept this definition with changes. I'm recommending
> that the
> group consider the following changes:
>
>
> COST BENEFITS OF PROPOSED CHANGE
> Do you think this change will result in increased costs?
> Do you think this proposed change will result in benefits such as
> increased
> access for people with disabilities, increased implementation of
> Section
> 508, improve the likelihood that developers and manufacturers can
> and will
> build products to meet the applicable standards?
>
>
>
> Deborah V. Buck, Executive Director
> Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
> PO Box 32
> Delmar, NY 12054
> 518.439.1263 (voice)
> 518.439.3451 (fax)
> 518.441.7204 (cell)
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
> http://www.ataporg.org
>
>
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