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Empowering All Learners with
Accessible Technology-based
Instructional Products
Section 508, Subpart B,
Technical Standards
Sponsored by:
The Maryland State Department of Education,
In partnership with:
The Johns Hopkins University’s
Center for Technology in Education
Principles of
Accessible Design
• Allow for customization based on user preference
• Provide equivalent access to auditory and visual
content based on user preference
• Provide compatibility with assistive technologies
and complete keyboard access
• Provide contextual and orientation information
• Follow specifications, standards, and/ or
guidelines
Rothberg, M. (August 7, 2001). Accessibility: Making Education Technology Accessible to
Students with Disabilities. http://www.siia.net/divisions/education/8-7-01/contents.asp
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Alternative Pointing Devices
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Did you know that…
• Many commonly used technology products
have accessibility features built in?
• Accessibility features are available in:
– Operating systems in Control Panel
– Integrated office application products
– Internet browsers
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Section 508 Subpart B
Technical Standards
1194.21 Software and Operating Systems
Applications
http://www.accessboard.gov/sec508/guide/1194.21.htm
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When considering Webbased Information and
Applications, include
accessibility criteria in local
guidelines for evaluation and
selection as well as request for
bid, request for proposal, and
other procurement documents.
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Section 508 Subpart B
Technical Standards
1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet
Information and Applications
http://www.accessboard.gov/sec508/guide/1194.22.htm
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Web-based Products with
Information on Accessibility
Standards
• SIRS Publishing, Inc.:
http://www.sirs.com/corporate/accessibility.htm
• Gale Group:
http://www.galegroup.com/press_room/article/oct
01_electronic.htm
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Ways to Determine If a Webbased Product is Accessible
• Use Section 508 Accessibility Standards
• Search for accessibility information on
company Web site
• Contact company for specific information
• And…?
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Tool for Evaluating
Web Page Accessibility
• Bobby: http://cast.org/bobby/
• Level 1 equivalent to 508 Standards
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Technical Standards for
Equivalent Access
• 1194.23 Telecommunication Products
• 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products
• These standards are addressed in the Software
and Operating Systems and Web-based Intranet
and Internet Information and Applications
standards.
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Self-Contained Products
• Applies to accessible Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs), graphing
calculators, and devices like
AlphaSmarts.
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Desktop and Portable
Computers
• History of work in this
area through government
and industry
partnerships
• Or go to Buy Accessible
data base
http://www.section508.
gov/index.cfm?FuseA
ction=Content&ID=2
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Resources
• “Buy Accessible” Data Base:
http://www.section508.gov/buy_accessible/public_access/main.cfm
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Section 508 Resources
http://www.section508.gov/
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Maryland Resources
• Accessible Computer-based Instructional
Technology:
http://cte.jhu.edu/accessibility
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Develop an Action Plan
• Form small groups of 3-4 with staff from
your district
• Determine group roles: facilitator, recorder,
reporter, and coach
• Discuss key issues affecting
implementation: supports and challenges
• Draft an action plan using the handout
• Select one insight to share with large group
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Develop an Action Plan
Guiding questions:
• How will you implement this regulation?
• What policies, procedures, and people do
you have in place to help with
implementing this regulation?
• What additional supports do you need?
• What are the logical next steps you
recommend for your staff to take?
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Share Insights
from Action Planning
• How did you do with your action
planning?
• What did you learn from others during
action planning?
• What resources did you find helpful?
• What are some critical questions that
remain?
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Questions?
Donna R. Riley
Policy and Resource Specialist
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/ Early Intervention Services
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-0858
(410) 333-8165 fax
[email protected]
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Thank You!
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