What standards exist for procuring accessible desktop and portable computers?
Printable Version AccessIT Article ID: 1094 Information technology accessibility discussions in education tend to focus on the accessibility of content, whether it is delivered on the web or in computer software applications. The accessibility of computer hardware, however, is equally critical, since even if content is accessible, an inaccessible computer can pose a barrier that denies a student or employee access to that content. In December 2001, the federal Access Board published the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards, as mandated by 1998 amendments to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The standards are organized into six product categories, one of which is “Desktop and portable computers.” The four standards in this category address the accessibility of controls and keys, touch screen controls, connection parts, and the need for an accessible alternative if technology is protected by biometric user ID. Section 508 requires that electronic and informa
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