Thread Subject: Re: Comparable Access Current Language

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From: Tom Brett
Date: Thu, May 17 2007 2:35 PM

I don't understand what we are trying to say:

"in a manner and medium appropriate to the significance of the message."

This particular wording seems to be directed towards Federal Government
employees with disabilities as opposed to members of the public.

If this is true then I would think that it would be better said "in a manner
and medium appropriate to the performance of the individual's job."


Tom Brett


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Subject: Re: [teitac-subparta] Comparable Access Current Language

Everything looks very nice to me but we don't describe "and in a manner
and medium appropriate to the significance of the message." I know this
was written about and discussed, but its missing here. I don't believe
this is plain language as I still don't have an easy phrase in my head
that matches these words. And, I think i actually do understand it.






Allen hoffman -- 202-447-0303

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Golden
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:19 PM
To: TEITAC SubPart A listserv (E-mail)
Subject: [teitac-subparta] Comparable Access Current Language

When determining if individuals with disabilities have access to and use
of information and data that is comparable to that available to
individuals without disabilities, each agency shall ensure that
individuals with disabilities have access that is timely, accurate and
complete, and in a manner and medium appropriate to the significance of
the message. Timely access includes consideration of the speed with
which a person with a disability can use electronic and information
technology to access information or perform a task as compared to an
individual without disabilities. Accurate and complete access ensures
that the information and data reflects the intended meaning especially
when converted into another form or media.


Diane Cordry Golden, Ph.D., Director
Missouri Assistive Technology
816/350-5280 (direct voice)
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