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From: Henny Swan
Date: Oct 27, 2012 3:39AM

Thank you. Henny

On 26 October 2012 14:32, Chagnon | PubCom < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> The forthcoming Section 508 "Refresh" sweeps everything under new language
> -- a broad umbrella -- "information communication technology" that must be
> compliant with WCAG 2.0. It merges the requirements of Section 508 of the
> Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of
> 1996 (and if I remember correctly, a couple of other pieces of
> legislation).
>
> The 2011 draft is here:
> http://access-board.gov/508.htm
> View the Notice on the Release to read the Board's intent and get a good
> overview of the regulations.
> And 2011 Draft Updated Standards for the latest version of the draft.
>
> It's my view that mobile apps are covered and must be WCAG 2.0 compliant.
>
> --Bevi Chagnon
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> -----Original Message-----
> Does anyone have any up to date information on how mobile web and app
> accessibility is covered by law in the USA? I have all details for the 21st
> Century Act which requires handsets to ship with an accessible browser by
> 2013 but wondered how other laws in the States might relate to content.
>
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