Updated – McDonald’s Kiosks Adds Accessibility More information on McDonalds incorporating screen reader software from Vispero. JAWS Kiosk will allow blind and low vision users the ability to interact with a self order kiosk by inserting headphones into the headphone jack, located on the navigation pad, which will then navigate the kiosk screen, reading the content as they… Read More »
ADA Kiosk Access Webinar – Example Storm AudioNav The U.S. Access Board conducted a recent webinar with the focus being kiosks. Below are some of the more interesting areas. This webinar is part of a series showcasing “Best Practices in Federal Section 508 Implementation.” Other presentations can be viewed at: www.adaconferences.org and www.fedlink.org/allqual/resource-shared-webinars.cfm A best practice is a… Read More »
From Kiosk Association kma.global site March 2021 Update for Europe ADA New draft changes went in 3/19/2021 – release is imminent of 1.1.2 updated. We thought it a good time to bring this back into focus for the self-service community. What is Europe ADA EN 301 549 “Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services… Read More »
Whitepaper on ADA Kiosk, POS Terminal and Walmart [Editor Note] Thanks to Steve Taylor of Taylor Stands for the following information. Recently Walmart had a ruling in California go against it in the case of improper ADA access for its self-checkout terminals. Here is part of the argument which settled the case. Walmart settled the case but we of… Read More »
ADA News – EZ Access® trademark Licensed by Assistra Technologies MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has executed an exclusive license agreement with Assistra Technologies, LLC, covering a portfolio of patents and trademarks relating to disability access systems for self-service kiosks, touch screen systems, and similar devices. The patents included in the license cover a variety of aspects… Read More »
