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Re: webinar on proposed rule making for Section 508

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From: Nancy Johnson
Date: May 12, 2010 6:36AM

In Boston, this conflicts with EventApart. Is there anyway to see
transcripts after the event?

Nancy

On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:58 PM, < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>
>    Free Webinar: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Section 508
> 2 hours: Monday, May 24 combining 90-minutes of panel and 30-minutes of Q & A
> Pacific time: 11-1
> Mountain time: 12-2
> Central time: 1-3
> Eastern time: 2-4
>
>
> Presenters: Susan Mazrui, Larry Goldberg, Jim Tobias and Gregg Vanderheiden
> The Webinar will be captioned thanks to the kindness of AT&T
>
>
> Sections 255 and 508 are the federal regulations that require accessible
> information and communication technologies (ICT). They are currently being
> revised, and the time is ripe for public comment before they are finalized.
> This webinar will go over the current environment, changes to the technical
> provisions, and how we all can participate in the process to make sure that
> the final regulations will provide the access needed by users to both
> current and emerging ICT.
>
>
> Besides outlining the proposed rules, the panel will explore ideas to make
> the government and others adopt a new commitment to following these rules.
>
>
> This is a timely topic, and you should register in advance to reserve a
> spot in the online Webinar room. Late registrations may not receive login
> instructions in time to join the Webinar.
>
>
>
> Go to the EASI Webinar page at:
> http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
>
>
> Look for the May 24 508 Webinar and follow the registration link.  You'll
> receive info on joining the live Webinar 2 days in advance.
>