Proposal for Unified Organization of 255 and 508 Provisions
Adapted (2007-02-26) from: https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/gcvander/web/TEITAC/ReorgProposal2.html
508/255 Unified Organization Proposal
Items that relate to the current 255 and/or 508 1194.23 telecommunication provisions are marked with two leading pound marks (##). Some of these items might not relate to the current 255 provisions.
Items that relate to the current 255 only provisions (and not 508 at all) are marked with two leading pounds signs followed by two asterisks (##**).
Items that relate to provisions from the current 508 other than 1194.23 telecommunications are marked with leading commercial at signs (@@). These items do not relate to the current 255 provisions.
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Overall Functional Performance Criteria
- ## Full use without Vision -- At least one mode shall be provided that allows full use of product without using vision, directly or with users' AT.
- ## Full use without Hearing -- At least one mode shall be provided that allows full use of product without using hearing, directly or with users' AT.
- ## Full use with Low Vision without Audio -- At least one mode shall be provided that allows full use of product without using vision, directly or with users' AT.
- ## Full use without Speech -- At least one mode shall be provided that allows full use of product without using speech, directly or with users' AT.
- ## Full use with limited reach, strenght or dexterity -- At least one mode shall be provided that allows full use of product with limited reach and strength and without simultaneous actions, directly or with users' AT.
- ## Full use with cognitive, language or learning disabilities -- At least one mode shall be provided that accomodates cognitive, language or learning impairments, directly or with users' AT.
Don't block use
- ## Minimize hearing aid interference
- ## Minimize flash (epilepsy)
- ## Alternative to biometric ID
- ## Pass through non-proprietary Access signals
- ##** Touch controls not require human touch
Facilitate ability to use regular mode
General
- @@ No interference with Access Features
- @@ No override of display settings
- @@ Consistent use of images for controls, status, etc
Time Limits
- ## No Time limitations or timing adjustable
- ## Voicemail, Auto-attend, & IVR no time limit pr time limit adjustable.
- ## Key Repeat Delay & Rate Adjustable & Turn off (2 sec)
Input Devices
- ## Controls+Keys tactilely discernable w/o activation
- ## Controls meet ADAAG specs.
- ## Alternate to touchscreens and touch controls
- ## Visual and either audio or tactile key status indicators
- @@ Can Operate Using Only input to Standard Keyboard interface (or Keyboard equivalent)
Output Devices
General
- @@ Variety of Color & Font settings for Contrast
- ## Information not provided in color alone.
Audio output
- ## Provide Voice amplification
- ## Loud volume auto reset (+indicator + override)
- ## Standard Connector available for Audio Output
- @@ Audio in enhanced audio (ampl) (1m) or via AT
Content (Provisions for)
- @@ Alternate Text for all non-text elements
- @@ Documents readable without style sheets
- @@ Image map redundant links
- @@ Use Client-side image maps (w/ alt text)
- @@ Accessible Electronic Forms
- @@ Content provides Skip over navigation links
- @@ Headers provided on data tables
- @@ Table markup associates cells and headers
- @@ Frames have titles
- @@ Text alternative for scripts
- @@ Link to conformant Plug-in provided
- @@ Text-only page [ alternate accessible page ] -- (only if only way)
Provide an alternate mode
General
- @@ Product Accessible w/o AT (except headphone)
Alternate Output
- ##** Moving text available static in 1 mode
- @@ At least 1 non-animated version available
Media (Provisions for)
- @@ Provide synchronized alternatives to synchronized audio and video
Captions
- @@ Captions & Audio Description Permanent or User selectable
- @@ Display > 13 inch have caption decode
- @@ Video Captioned (Open or closed)
Audio description (of video)
- @@ Provide Audio description of video
- @@ Analog displays support SAP circuitry
Suppport use of assistive technology
Software support of AT
- @@ All info and control avail to INTERNAL AT
- @@ Provide Text through API / OS Text tools
- @@ Focus Indicator Avail to AT ("and clearly visible" portion of the provision covered above)
Support connections to external alternate presenters/controllers
- ## Hearing aid compatible coupling
- @@ Standard ports
Real-time Text Communication Support {TTY for PSTN and Equivalent IP Format for IP}
- ## Telecom Support for TTY signals {or Equivalent Format for IP if on IP}
- ## Caller ID etc accessible to Blind & TTY users {or Equivalent Format for IP if on IP}
- ## TTY direct connect & mic toggle (unless TTY) {or Equivalent Format for IP if on IP}
- ## Voicemail, Auto-attend, & IVR work with TTY {or Equivalent Format for IP if on IP}
Documentation, help, and support services
Documentation and help
- ## Description of accessibility features avail
- ## Acccessible Product docs avail on request (+Web?)
Support services
- ## Accessible product support phone services
- ##** Contact information avail for access info
- ##** Accessible Product Training
Process
Process guidance
- ##** Include PWD throughout process (4 parts)
- ##** Changes shall not decrease access
- ##** Include access in design, devel, & fabrication
