From the THEPACIELLOGROUP website and Matt Ater — March 2020 Editors Note: It is a fact that more than ever before companies are relying on the website to service customers. But are all customers being served? Liability for accessibility is the #1 concern for corporate websites. Let Vispero help guide you. JAWS Accessibility: Selecting the Correct Input Device… Read More »
Guidelines Kiosk ADA Accessibility – August 2020 Too often when projects requirements are detailed, ADA and accessibility considerations are often reduced to the simple phrase, “Must be ADA compliant”. This statement is open to definition and inevitably results in range of bids with widely different ADA “compliance”. The Kiosk Manufacturer Association has looked at the various ADA… Read More »
See post on KMA.global We held our quarterly call via Teams October 28th. In attendance: Access Board The NFB The Lighthouse for the BLind American Council of the Blind Open Doors Goldstein & Levy William Goren Associates KioWare KIOSK Information Systems Pyramid Computer Vispero Kiosk Group Tech For All Storm Interface Dynatouch Dolphin Computer Access NCR Frank Mayer… Read More »
See KMA.Global post NIST Seeks Public Comment on Recommendations The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting: Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities. Under Executive Order 14019 on Promoting Access to Voting, NIST is directed to identify barriers to private and independent voting for… Read More »
ADA Kiosk Resources The Department of Justice has launched a new Accessible Technology section for ADA.gov, its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Web site, to further assist covered entities and people with disabilities to understand how the ADA applies to certain technologies, such as Web sites, electronic book readers, online courses, and point-of-sale devices such as ADA kiosk issues. Covered entities… Read More »
ADA Kiosk Webinar The next webinar in the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series will take place July 25from 1:00 to 2:30 (ET) and review requirements for hardware, including mobile devices, in the updated Section 508 Standards that the U.S. Access Board published in January. Presenters will cover requirements for operable parts, technologies with two-way voice communication, devices with display… Read More »
Storm-Interface News Link – Self Service Terminals with voice recording, voice recognition or speech command features are now deployed in public locations. However, this has raised concerns about privacy and led to calls for the government to review privacy regulations. The presence of any active (recording) microphone must be immediately obvious to anyone within recording range. It may… Read More »
WCAG 3.0 Working Draft Released by W3C Editors Note — With the non-negotiable requirements for web access for customers to order, the “website” has taken on even more importance and is now a critical component of company success. Getting sued for a lack of accessibility is not one of the outcomes you want. Complicate matters with which platform… 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 »
