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Re: webinar on proposed rule making for Section 508

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From: Lisa Fiedor
Date: May 13, 2010 7:54AM

If you register and cannot attend, they usually send you a link to the
recording. If not, you can request it.
Lisa

On 5/12/2010 5:15 PM, <EMAIL REMOVED> wrote:
> I don't know as I received this on another list and am not familiar with the
> set up. I did register though and I can let you know how they handle it.
> Chuck
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nancy Johnson"< <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> To: "WebAIM Discussion List"< <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 4:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] webinar on proposed rule making for Section 508
>
>
> 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.
>>