COAT advocates for accessibility and usability of technology for people with disabilities. Enacting the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (21st CVAA) was a huge step forward and we are working to implement this new law. COAT’s overall aim is to ensure accessibility, usability, and affordability of all broadband, wireless, and Internet technologies for people with disabilities.
Justice Dept Seeks Comments on Accessibility of Web Sites, Movie Theaters, 911 Centers and Equipment & Furniture
On July 26, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued four advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs) calling for public comments about proposed updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These address websites, movie theaters, 911 services and equipment/furniture. COAT affiliates all across the country are expected to contribute to these rulemakings. These ANPRMs gather input that might change the rules. Here they are:
- accessibility of websites ANPRM;
- movie theatres--captioning and video description ANPRM;
- 911 services & centers ANPRM; and
- accessibility of equipment/furniture ANPRM.
The DOJ uses ANPRMs to announce rules that it plans to change and seeks input from the public to help shape the new regulations. Comments are due by January 24, 2011.
As DOJ Attorney General Holder noted in his speech that day, technology is constantly moving forward and, “just as these quantum leaps can help all of us, they can also set us back-- if regulations are not updated or if compliance codes become too confusing to implement.” ADA updates ensure that the law remains relevant and powerful, protecting us in all areas of our lives.
Online Form to comment on "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability: Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations" (Document ID DOJ-CRT-2010-0005-0001)
COAT affiliate NAD has issued a Call to Action on all these DOJ rules
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Lainey Feingold adds that
Lainey Feingold adds that she has put up a post on her website about the revised ADA regulations published in the September 15 Federal Register. She notes these regulations include details about Talking ATMs.
Lainey Feingold thanks, especially to everyone who has waited (and worked hard) for many years for the ADA regulations to include Talking ATM technical requirements.
To learn about how some
To learn about how some large commercial websites have made a commitment to web accessibility as a result of Structured Negotiations, visit Lainey Feingold's website. The intention is to provide background information relevant to many of the questions asked in the Department of Justice web accessibility ANPRM. For more information visit website of Law Office of Lainey Feingold or send Email or follow @LFLegal on Twitter.