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Affordable Kiosks Ensure ADA Compliance in Government Facilities
Kiosk Group, Inc is redesigning their line of iPad kiosks to be compliant under the new Americans with Disabilities Act requirements that will go into effect in March 2012. The company had designed the kiosks to be compliant according to the old requirements, so the process is something they are familiar with.
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Accessibility Features Need Support, Too
Deborah Kendrick of the Columbus Dispatch writes about experiences consumers, including herself, have had with iPhone's accessibility features. While many people appreciate the steps Apple has taken to make their popular product accessible to everyone, the consensus seems to be that the customer service support for the iPhone does not have the same understanding of the accessibility features as the users do.
Government Sets March 15, 2012 Compliance Date For Vending Machine Side Reach Requirements
The changes to the reach range requirements in the 2010 ADA Standards will have a significant affect on the vending machine industry. Many vending machines have been designed according to the reach range of 9 to 54 inches. After March 15, 2012, vending machines must be able to be operated with controls that are between 15 and 48 inches.
Section 508 Web Accessibility Rule to Change
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act will be updated to broaden the scope of electronics that will be required to be accessible to people with disabilities. All new technology that is purchased by the government will be required to be accessible to people with disabilities. This article provides the specifics of what is covered under this rule.
DIY Accessibility The Ramp Project is Removing Barriers for People with Disabilities, One Storefront at a Time
Luke Anderson, an engineer in Toronto and co-founder of Stop Gap, is working with volunteers to make the city of Toronto accessible to wheelchair users. They design and build temporary ramps to place in front of inaccessible doorways at businesses around the city. Each one is specifically designed for site, and they are all painted a bright color in order to call attention to accessibility. The Ramp Project not only improves accessibility, but it also serves as advertising for the cause.
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Accessibility: Comparisons, Compliance, and Universal Design
When: July 25 - 26, 2012
Where: Cambridge, MA
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design has introduced several new revisions to Titles II and III of The Americans With Disability Act of 1990. Discuss how to interpret and apply these new accessibility design laws with some of the industry leaders at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. MORE +
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