The next webinar in the U.S. AccessBoard‘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 diagnostic equipment, as well as other topics related to the work of the Board. Questions can be submitted in advance or during the session.
Visit www.accessibilityonline.orgfor more information or to register. Webinar attendees can earn continuing education credits. The webinar series is hosted by the ADA National Network in cooperation with the Board. Archived copies of previous Board webinars are available on the site.
ADA – U.S. Access Board Webinar: Open Question and Answer Session (March 1) was last modified: January 8th, 2019 by News Editor
ADA 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 update on some of the latest access technology being used in the self-service space.
The discussions were wide-ranging and what started off as a 90 minute session transformed into 3 hours of conversation.
From Bruce Bailey of U.S. Access Board, “Thanks everyone for meeting with us and to Craig for organizing the visit.
From our perspective, the meeting was quite informative and we very much look forward to working with you all in the future.”
Major takeaways for us with the kiosk industry group association is coming up with a voluntary consensus document for accessibility. And doing that in process that follows the ANSI process. That means:
Consensus must be reached by representatives from materially affected and interested parties
Standards are required to undergo public reviews when any member of the public may submit comments
Comments from the consensus body and public review commenters must be responded to in good faith
Finally, but hardly least, is that David Capozzi mentioned the “AIM HIGH Act”. It is not about kiosks per se, but it is the most likely pending legislation to require participation. It is just a bill for now, but it has been reintroduced a few times, so it seems to be getting close.
Peter Jarvis of Storm Interface preparing along with Randy Amundson of Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. I have my Chromebook set up and using my Pixel2.
From left – Randy Amundsen, Bruce Bailey, Marsha Mazz, Tim Creagan and Rex Pace
Discussion – Jim Kruper in green shirt and jacket
From right – David C., Mike James, Peter and then a bit of Laura (behind Peter)
Show and Tell devices Storm brought including Nav-Pad, Audio-Nav and NavBar
The Kiosk Industry Group Association also wishes to thank Michael Lee and the ATMIA for assistance rendered, along with Jason Oxman of the ETA.
ADA News – US Access Board Meeting in Washington, D.C. was last modified: August 3rd, 2018 by News Editor
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 also provides technical assistance and training on these design requirements and enforces accessibility standards that apply to facilities funded by the federal government. US Access-Board Website: https://www.access-board.gov/
