Re: [UACCESS-L] Trace Launches 508-255-Refresh Website

[Jamal Mazrui <empower@smart.net>]

I agree -- this is an impressive, helpful set of work!

Jamal


On 6/11/2010 10:51 AM, Neal Ewers wrote:
> Well my Trace friends, this is a very nice job. I'm only a little
> biased, but that aside, I think this really makes it easy for people to
> get into the meat of what can be a very complicated read. Thanks for all
> the hard work that must have gone into this.
>
> Neal
>
> *From:* uaccess-l-admin@trace.wisc.edu
> [mailto:uaccess-l-admin@trace.wisc.edu] *On Behalf Of *Gregg Vanderheiden
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:33 PM
> *To:* Uaccess-L
> *Subject:* [UACCESS-L] Trace Launches 508-255-Refresh Website
>
> /
>
>
>   Trace Launches 508-255-Refresh Website
>
>
> 508-255-Refresh.trace.wisc.edu <http://508-255-refresh.trace.wisc.edu/>
> is a new resource to find, review, and discuss the Access Board's
> proposed regulations for accessible information and communication
> technology. Draft 508 and 255 regulations are presented in an
> easier-to-review format that allows site visitors to read and post
> comments on each provision. Trace's expert analysis and commentary are
> also provided.
>
> *The deadline for filing comments with the Access Board is June 21,
> 2010.* Registered site users may post comments on the site, which could
> be picked up and used by others in developing their formal comments.
>
> NOTE: The site is for information and discussion only. Comments posted
> to the site are not automatically sent to the Access Board. Site users
> are encouraged to file their own formal comments with the Access Board.
> Instructions for filing formal comments
> <http://508-255-refresh.trace.wisc.edu/content/learn-more> are provided
> on the site.
>
> The U.S. Access Board published its Advance Notice of Proposed
> Rulemaking (ANPRM)
> <http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/refresh/notice.htm> on March 22,
> 2010. This notice contains revised accessibility standards that the
> government uses for purchasing information and communication
> technologies (Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act). It also includes
> revised rules for making phones and other telecommunication products
> accessible (Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act).
>
> The site contains a /*Plain(er) Language Version of the ANPRM*/ for
> those not familiar with the guidelines or some of the terms. Also
> included are:
>
>     * Summary of key issues already identified in commentary to date,
>     * Issues, comments and key features by disability,
>     * Detailed comments by provision,
>     * The Access Board's 33 questions, along with explanation and comments,
>     * Other reports and analyses (including a comparison with the TEITAC
>       report).
>
> /
> /
> /
> //