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From: Birdsell, John
Date: Fri, Jan 10 2003 9:42AM
Subject: RE: Section 508 and Military Intranet
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All of the armed forces have civilian employees, for which there are no
physical restrictions on hiring. They fall into the "Government Employee
category" my suggestion would to play it safe, make your work 508
compliant.

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From: Michael Goddard [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ]
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 11:08 AM
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Subject: Section 508 and Military Intranet

I have been asked to consult on a project and give advice for compliance
with Section 508. Here is the scenario.

A gov't branch has an intranet where only their personnel will have access
(No Public Access) which will tie into a database for various other
departments within their intranet infrastructure to input data.

Now my question:

Being that it is a military branch (base) and that there is to be NO public
access to this intranet. Do they really need to comply with Section 508
(1194.1)which specifically states that it is only required to accommodate
federal employees with disabilities and the general public trying to access
such information?

My thoughts are no they do not have to worry about Section 508 due to the
following reasons:

1) Being a military branch - there are restrictions and physical
requirements in order to be enlisted within the military. Which bottom-line
means the number of people WITH disabilities within the military are
virtually nil.

2) Since it is a closed intranet and there will be NO public access then the
criteria for Section 508 )1194.1) is then void.

Am I correct with this line of thinking or is it just an misinterpretation
of the law by me?

I greatly appreciate any information that can be provided with examples that
I can use in helping with this area.

Thank you,

Michael Goddard
Internet Developer/Programmer
TDH Marketing & Communications, Inc.
8153 Garnet Drive
Dayton, OH. 45458
phone: 937.438.3434
fax: 937.438.3453
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
web: http://www.tdh-marketing.com




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From: Michael R. Burks
Date: Fri, Jan 10 2003 9:53AM
Subject: RE: Section 508 and Military Intranet
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My suggestion is you consult with Doug Wakefield, and or the Department of
Justice. This is a legal question and if I were you I would get a
definitive legal answer.

Sincerely,

Mike Burks

-----Original Message-----
From: Birdsell, John [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ]
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 11:32 AM
To: ' = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = '
Subject: RE: Section 508 and Military Intranet


All of the armed forces have civilian employees, for which there are no
physical restrictions on hiring. They fall into the "Government Employee
category" my suggestion would to play it safe, make your work 508
compliant.

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Goddard [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ]
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 11:08 AM
To: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
Subject: Section 508 and Military Intranet

I have been asked to consult on a project and give advice for compliance
with Section 508. Here is the scenario.

A gov't branch has an intranet where only their personnel will have access
(No Public Access) which will tie into a database for various other
departments within their intranet infrastructure to input data.

Now my question:

Being that it is a military branch (base) and that there is to be NO public
access to this intranet. Do they really need to comply with Section 508
(1194.1)which specifically states that it is only required to accommodate
federal employees with disabilities and the general public trying to access
such information?

My thoughts are no they do not have to worry about Section 508 due to the
following reasons:

1) Being a military branch - there are restrictions and physical
requirements in order to be enlisted within the military. Which bottom-line
means the number of people WITH disabilities within the military are
virtually nil.

2) Since it is a closed intranet and there will be NO public access then the
criteria for Section 508 )1194.1) is then void.

Am I correct with this line of thinking or is it just an misinterpretation
of the law by me?

I greatly appreciate any information that can be provided with examples that
I can use in helping with this area.

Thank you,

Michael Goddard
Internet Developer/Programmer
TDH Marketing & Communications, Inc.
8153 Garnet Drive
Dayton, OH. 45458
phone: 937.438.3434
fax: 937.438.3453
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
web: http://www.tdh-marketing.com




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From: Michael Goddard
Date: Fri, Jan 10 2003 9:53AM
Subject: RE: Section 508 and Military Intranet
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That has been considered and the section of the intranet that is being
considered for 508 compliance is restricted to military personnel only. No
civilian employees will have access to this area.

I have no problems with making everything 508 compliant, however I want to
be able to let the client know all of the options before giving my
suggestions.

Thank you for the suggestion and information.

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: Birdsell, John [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ]
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 11:32 AM
To: ' = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = '
Subject: RE: Section 508 and Military Intranet


All of the armed forces have civilian employees, for which there are no
physical restrictions on hiring. They fall into the "Government Employee
category" my suggestion would to play it safe, make your work 508
compliant.

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Goddard [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ]
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 11:08 AM
To: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
Subject: Section 508 and Military Intranet

I have been asked to consult on a project and give advice for compliance
with Section 508. Here is the scenario.

A gov't branch has an intranet where only their personnel will have access
(No Public Access) which will tie into a database for various other
departments within their intranet infrastructure to input data.

Now my question:

Being that it is a military branch (base) and that there is to be NO public
access to this intranet. Do they really need to comply with Section 508
(1194.1)which specifically states that it is only required to accommodate
federal employees with disabilities and the general public trying to access
such information?

My thoughts are no they do not have to worry about Section 508 due to the
following reasons:

1) Being a military branch - there are restrictions and physical
requirements in order to be enlisted within the military. Which bottom-line
means the number of people WITH disabilities within the military are
virtually nil.

2) Since it is a closed intranet and there will be NO public access then the
criteria for Section 508 )1194.1) is then void.

Am I correct with this line of thinking or is it just an misinterpretation
of the law by me?

I greatly appreciate any information that can be provided with examples that
I can use in helping with this area.

Thank you,

Michael Goddard
Internet Developer/Programmer
TDH Marketing & Communications, Inc.
8153 Garnet Drive
Dayton, OH. 45458
phone: 937.438.3434
fax: 937.438.3453
email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
web: http://www.tdh-marketing.com




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