Documentation:June 30 Draft
Documentation > April 16 Draft
Documentation and Technical Support subcommittee report 3nd drafts
Master document we are working from is the May 30 draft compiled by the Editorial Working Group.
Below are links to the individual provision pages. All discussions should be talking place on those pages.
The links for our provisions are:
- 7.1.A May 30 Draft (for reference only)
To provide documentation to users on the installation, configuration and use of the product, Federal agencies shall require that all documentation supporting the product, including but not limited to reports, system documentation and user training or technical support materials conform the relevant accessibility provisions in 1194 Subparts B and C.
Link to provision page discussion.
- 7.1.B May 30 Draft (for reference only)
Product documentation shall provide users with a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of the product, including how to install and activate them. This information shall be provided in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request.
Link to provision page discussion.
- 7.1.C May 30 Draft (for reference only)
Information about keyboard shortcuts shall be made available in documentation.
1. All shortcuts for keyboard operation shall be enumerated in one place for easy reference.
2. When the documentation lists specific mouse based actions, the keyboard commands shall also be listed.
Link to provision page discussion.
- 7.1.D May 30 Draft (for reference only)
Best practices for providing documentation to people with disabilities include:
1. Context-sensitive help, which offers documentation or support for the features and functions of the current page, screen or window should be offered, using a consistent set of accessible commands to access it.
2. Documentation and training materials should include text descriptions of the interface. These descriptions should stand on their own and be understandable without relying on graphic images in the materials.
3. Descriptions of a user interface should refer to elements by name or function, in addition to their location in the visual interface.
Link to provision page discussion.
- 7.2.A May 30 Draft (for reference only)
Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
Link to provision page discussion.
- 7.2.B
Best practices for providing support to people with disabilities include:
1. Remote assistance programs allow someone to access a computer system remotely to provide support or instruction. This ability to demonstrate features of the computer software or hardware is helpful to people with cognitive disabilities. Applications should either make such a feature available or not disrupt tools that provide it.
Link to provision page discussion.
