Remote-access software gets 508-compliant
Danware Data A/S of Denmark has modified its NetOp Remote Control system administrator software so that it meets the mandates set forth by Section 508; the company says it's the first remote access software to do so.
IBM brings text-to-speech to the Linux desktop
IBM Corp. researchers are bringing text-to-speech capabilities to the Linux desktop.<br>
States to get $500 million for election reform
Congress has appropriated $500 million in the catchall spending bill for grants to states to improve voting technology.<br>
IRS awards $3 million contract for 508 work
The IRS has awarded Manila Consulting Group a five-year, $3 million contract to help the agency comply with Section 508 requirements.<br>
Section 508 tool sets error-fixing rules
GSA has released a software tool that prioritizes repair of accessibility errors on agency Web sites.<br>
IDEAS sharpened at accessibility conference
Photo gallery from the IDEAS 2003 at the Washington Convention Center Nov. 5 and 6. Attendees heard Section 508 updates, discussed best practices for implementing procurement rules and explored technologies that enable equal IT access for people with disabilities. Many sessions were at capacity, such as this one on opening morning.
Access is granted audience at IDEAS
Anyone looking for advice on what to do about accessibility found plenty this month at the Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase 2003 in Washington.
E-gov projects receive 508 attention
As the Health and Human Services Department prepared to launch the latest version of <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> last month, usability testers hit a snag.
Many tools and techniques can aid in accessibility
Federal IT specialists working to make Web sites and other electronic documents accessible to people with disabilities have an increasing range of tools and techniques to help them.
Type with one hand or two
A keyboard that can be programmed for single-handed interaction drew interest yesterday at the Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase in Washington.<br>
Accessibility benefits every user
Ergonomic and accessibility technologies serve all users regardless of their needs, speakers said yesterday at the Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase 2003 in Washington.<br>
Keyboard eases navigation for impaired users
The Datahand Personal Edition keyboard by Datahand Inc. of Phoenix lets impaired users manipulate its keyboard and mouse with elements much closer than standard equipment, making typing and desktop navigation easier and more efficient.
Pure technology not the only answer to accessibility
At the IDEAS Section 508 conference yesterday in Washington, Hewlett-Packard Co. demonstrated iCommunicator, a PC application that accepts live voice input, converts it to on-screen text, then converts the text to video images of sign language.<br>
IRS builds accessibility into enterprise architecture
The IRS has incorporated Section 508 requirements into its enterprise architecture and lifecycle management policies.
Apps, other techniques can help agencies comply with 508
Federal IT specialists working to make Web sites and other electronic documents accessible to people with disabilities have an increasing range of tools to help them.
Education, PTO recognized for Section 508 best practices
The Education Department and the Patent and Trademark Office developed programs to integrate Section 508 accessibility requirements into all phases of their IT plans.<br>
Justice ready to release survey on Section 508 compliance
The Justice Department by the end of this week will release to agencies the 2003 Section 508 survey, marking the best opportunity to gauge governmentwide success at meeting accessibility requirements.<br>
New products on display at IDEAS Conference
The GCN Lab looks at software and hardware designed to bring federal agencies into compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act amendments.<br>
HHS issues usability guide for site design
The Health and Human Services Department has issued Web design guidelines based on extensive research into user-friendliness and accessibility.<br>
PAC Mate gets two new mates
The maker of PAC Mate, a portable computer for the blind, has added two more devices to its lineup for federal customers. <br>
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