We are inviting any and all Retail companies to become a member of our Retail Advisory Council. There is no cost and you are partitioned in a “safe harbor”. A distinct group segment from the actual kiosk manufacturers, or the installation and logistics companies, the financing companies or the companies providing components. We here at the Kiosk Manufacturers… Read More »
With the passing of the 41st president, it’s worth remembering what may be his signature achievement. Richard Slawsky is an Educator and freelance writer, specializing in the digital signage and kiosk industries.Louisville, Kentucky Area The death of former president George H.W. Bush Nov. 30 at age 94 prompted a host of reminiscing in the media. Bush’s passing, many wrote, was… Read More »
Voice Recognition & Speech Self-Order Assist Coming – See KMA in NY at NRF Big Show Booth #1725 – Meeting notes U.S. Access Board (ADA) PRESS RELEASE UPDATED: NOV 27, 2018 06:00 MST WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 27, 2018 (Newswire.com) – The Kiosk Manufacturer Association had the yearly meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16, 2018, with the United States Access… Read More »
We had our yearly meeting in Washington, DC on October 16th, 2018 and it was a productive meeting. We thank the U.S. Access Board for having us and meeting with us. Thank you. In attendance: David Capozzi, Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board David Yanchulis, Director of Technical and Information Services Bruce Bailey, Accessibility and IT Specialist… Read More »
Three blind Maryland residents and the National Federation of the Blind are suing Walmart.
Source: www.baltimoresun.com
The plaintiffs are seeking a permanent injunction that would require Walmart to make its self-service kiosks throughout the U.S. accessible to blind customers; a declaration that Walmart has been violating the ADA; and court costs and attorneys’ fees.
According to the suit, Morales and Boyd were checking out at a self-service kiosk when Morales handed an employee her debit card and instructed the employee to enter her pin number on the keypad. She expected to pay about $80 for her items, according to the suit. During the transaction, the screen prompted the users to take money from the machine, the suit claims. When Morales and Boyd left the store, they asked a bystander to read the receipt and realized Morales was charged about $120.
They re-entered the store and called police, and the $40 was ultimately returned, according to the complaint.
Kiosk Manufacturer Association with ADA, NRF, and Emergency Kiosk updates PRESS RELEASE UPDATED: OCT 8, 2018 05:00 MDT EASTLAKE, Colo., October 8, 2018 (Newswire.com) – The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (aka KMA) is pleased to announce the appointments of inaugural Chairpersons for the ADA and Accessibility Committee. Laura Miller of KioWare (https://kioware.com) and Randy Amundson of Frank Mayer, Inc. (https://frankmayer.com) have… Read More »
Storm Interface & Future Travel Experience (FTE) By Craig Keefner — See Storm’s entire range of Assistive Technology Products (ATP) and find out more about exciting new product launches scheduled for later this year. These ATP devices are ADA compliant and RNIB Accredited, designed to offer menu navigation by means of audible content description. They allow users with… Read More »
NEW to KioWare for Android – Support Added for Storm Assistive Technology Products “Accessibility should be a strong consideration for any kiosk deployment. With this release, both KioWare for Windows and KioWare for Android support the heavily tested and well-respected Storm ATP suite of keypads, keyboards & other accessibility products.” ~ Laura Miller of KioWare. KioWare has released… Read More »
ADA Accessibility Tip – Integrating Storm NavPad We get asked about configuring the Storm NavPad and it comes with API/SDK which lets programmers configure it. In Windows you can even light the lights so to speak. There are firms that specialize in assisting with that exact sort of thing (listed on our ADA page). Another less software intensive is to use… Read More »
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Airport Terminals (June 7) For Airport Kiosk Accessibility Regulations, the next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly series will take place June 7 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and review accessibility requirements for airports under the ADA and other laws. The session will focus on areas of special concern, including passenger loading zones, self-service ticketing kiosks, security checkpoints, boarding… Read More »
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: Section 508 Webinars — The next webinar in the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series will take place May 29 from 1:00 to 2:30 (ET) and cover strategies for meeting the updated 508 Standards in federal procurements. Presenters from the General Services Administration (GSA) will review available tools and resources, such as an Applicability Checklist on the… Read More »
A New Spin on Song-Beverly Act ADA Litigation Against Retailers How much data are you handing over at POS? How much data are you taking/handling? New litigation in California points also at operative locations for devices which are capturing the data. Excerpt: Retailers operating brick-and-mortar stores in California are likely well aware of the state’s requirements for the collection… Read More »
ADA Kiosk – U.S. Access Board Launches YouTube Channel The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards. Its guidelines and standards address access to the built environment, information and communication technology, transportation, and medical diagnostic equipment. The Board… Read More »
UX for Disabled Webinar from Paciello Group April 25 ADA kiosk question. How do you move from technical accessibility compliance to creating engaging, effective digital experiences for people with disabilities? One very successful way is to involve people with disabilities in User Experience (UX) activities throughout the lifecycle of a design and development project. But there can be… Read More »
Peerless-AV Joins Kiosk Manufacturer Association Board of Directors AURORA, Ill. – February 28, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is pleased to announce it has joined the Self-Service Kiosk Association’s Board of Directors for 2018. Peerless-AV joins 16 companies in serving to lead efforts to promote best… Read More »
ADA Kiosk News – U.S. Access Board Webinar: Open Question and Answer Session (March 1) The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board‘s free monthly series will take place March 1 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET)and feature an open question-and-answer session. Questions are welcome on any of the Board‘s guidelines or standards, including the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards and new standards for medical… Read More »
Self-Service Kiosk Manufacturer Association Board of Directors 2018 The Kiosk Manufacturer Association for Self-Service leads efforts to optimize self-service engagements & outcomes with retail technology such as self-serve order kiosks. PR Newswire link. Kiosk Industry Group Association EASTLAKE, Colo., Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Kiosk Industry Association announces its Board of Directors for 2018. 17 companies serve in this capacity and… Read More »
The ADA Education and Reform Act, or H.R.620, is slated to come up for a full vote in the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday or Thursday. But detractors say the bill would gut the part of the landmark ADA law which requires public businesses to make accommodations allowing for ease of entry for people with disabilities.
Source: www.disabilityscoop.com
Something needs to be done about predatory lawyers for sure but this doesn’t do it. It basically drops the bar for companies a couple of notches and eliminates any legal action. Remains to be seen whether companies decide long term it is in their interest to deploy assistive infrastructure now, or later.
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U.S. Access Board Issues Correction to ICT Refresh Final Rule The U.S. Access Board has issued a correction to its updated accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) to restore provisions on TTY access that were inadvertently omitted. The action applies to the final rulethe Board published last January to jointly refresh its Rehabilitation Act (Section 508) standards for ICT… Read More »
Storm Interface Accessibility NavBar NavPad Here are some quick notes on configuring Storm Interface products. The functionality of the Nav-Bar is the same as that for all of Storm’s ATP products. It enumerates as a combined HID/audio device, so no special drivers or software is required. Connection to the host system is via a single USB cable. When… Read More »
RNIB Testing Confirms Compliance with ADA Requirements With so much conflicting information about what manufacturers should do to ensure compliance with ADA, Storm Interface approached the RNIB for guidance and confirmation of conformance. The Royal National Institute for Blind People provide laboratory testing and accreditation services to the World Blind Union and are one of the world’s (if… Read More »
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Peter Jarvis Storm Interface Phone: +44 (0)1895 456200 Email: [email protected] London, England. January 2018 Web: www.storm-interface.com Storm Interface and Tech for All build on a shared vision As the ICT sector in the U.S. is challenged to conform with the ADA and other accessibility regulations, two leading experts are collaborating to offer compliant and effective solutions.… Read More »
In Kiosk ADA News – U.S. Access Board Meeting Kiosk Industry Group Association Quarterly News – Washington, D.C., Meeting with Access Board and Summit Research Report on Self-Checkout PRESS RELEASE UPDATED: JAN 4, 2018 04:00 MST EASTLAKE, Colo., January 4, 2018 (Newswire.com) – In Kiosk Industry Association news is the successful meeting with the U.S. Access Board on how best for… Read More »
Universal design aims to create an environment accessible to all, regardless of age, or linguistic or physical limitations. As Tokyo prepares for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, one venture firm working to make Japan a world leader in this area is led by Toshiya Kakiuchi. Wheelchair bound since childhood due to brittle bone disease, this young entrepreneur provides consulting on facilities and services for the disabled, aiming to change preconceptions and facilitate true hospitality.
Source: www.youtube.com
Very good documentary on Toshiya Kakiuchi and Japan accessibility features. Includes Narita airport and restaurants.
Advisory Board members for the Kiosk Industry Group Trade Association are provided here. Kiosk Industry is a global, cause-based, not-for-profi
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Here is the free list of kiosk and self-service resources the Kiosk Industry Group association maintains. 315 companies listed and you can list your own company.
ADA Kiosk News – US Access Board Meeting in Washington, D.C. On November 1st as part of our ADA Committee, several of us traveled to Washington, DC to meet with the U.S. Access Board. The reason for visiting was to introduce ourselves to each other, discuss how we can work together more closely and give the Board an… Read More »
A linchpin of Castro Street, Ava’s Downtown Market & Deli has weathered fierce competition, rising costs and parking troubles. Now the grocery store’s latest threat has to do with the dimensions of its displays and chairs.
Source: www.mv-voice.com
News from the U.S. Access Board • September/ October 2017 Access Board to Host Workshop Comparing Accessibility in the U.S. and Australia GSA Holds Interagency Forum on Refreshed Section 508 Standards Access Board to Meet November 15 Upcoming Board Webinars Mayer-Rothschild Foundation Releases Report on Grab Bar Research Transportation Research Board Issues Airport Wayfinding Guide Access Board to Host… Read More »
Editors Note: We think this integration was “backed out” and replaced since the announcement. MADISON, WI – United Airlines has incorporated EZ Access® technologies into their new self-service kiosks to better ensure that the kiosks are accessible to all travelers. According to Jaymes Todero, United’s eCommerce Product Manager, “United strives to be an industry leader and a big part of… Read More »
EASTLAKE, Colo., Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Self-Service Association ADA Initiative. The self-service and kiosk industry association forms AD
Source: www.prnewswire.com
The case, titled Magee v. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, was brought by Emmett Magee, a blind man from Louisiana who invoked the ADA in suing Coca Cola because its glass-front vending machines made it impossible for him to know what product he was choosing and at what price. He was thwarted buying soda from vending machines at a hospital and a bus station.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit turned away his claim, ruling that vending machines are “not a physical place open to public access” and therefore don’t fit the definition of “public accommodations” that are required to abide by the ADA. It also said that the hospital and the bus stations were public accommodations and “may very well” bear some responsibility to make vending machines on their premises accessible to the disabled.
Source: www.law.com
CONTENTS Section 1: A changing landscape page 3 Section 2: Mandates, legal requirements, responsibilities page 4 Section 3: Consequences page 5 Section 4: Audible and tactile system navigation page 6 Section 5: Strategies for success page 8 Section 6: A Collaboration with RNIB page 9 SECTION 1 A changing landscape Community expectations “The most common disability in the world… Read More »
The final rule as published in the Federal Register, to the section for “closed functionality” (402) which is the core requirements for a kiosk. The section for Operable Parts (407) would also be quite important. Table of Contents Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria 301 General 302 Functional Performance Criteria Chapter 4: Hardware 401 General 402 Closed Functionality 403 Biometrics 404… Read More »
Sept 13, 2017 — The U.S. Access Board recently updated the 508 requirements for accessible ICT (information and communication technology) in the Federal space. This is their “press release”. About the Update of the Section 508 Standards and Section 255 Guidelines for Information and Communication Technology On January 18, 2017, the U.S. Access Board published afinal rule updating accessibility requirements… Read More »