U.S. Department of Education Assistive Technology Program
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Mission To ensure equal access through the appropriate use of information technology
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Assistive Technology Program Needs assessments Technical support and training Software accessibility reviews Assistive technology demonstrations Accessible software consultation Accessible web site design consultation Participation on committees on disability and access issues
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Program Requirements Policy –Reasonable Accommodation –Accessible E&IT Policy Standards –Federal Accessibility Standard Resources –Technical Staff –Technology Budget
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model History Requirements for Accessible E&IT Design Vendors wanted to know what was expected There were no existing government standards We developed our own ( Requirements for Accessible Software E&IT Design) Functional specifications (focused on outcome, not method) Federal Accessibility Standard (508) integrated
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model How ED Uses the Requirements for Accessible E&IT Design Software accessibility reviews Standard language for software development contract As guidance for commercial off- the-shelf software purchases
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Needs Assessments Determine customer’s barriers to access, and recommend assistive technology solutions
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Technical Support Provide ongoing support for assistive technology installation and use
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Training Group and desk-side training for assistive technologies and department information systems
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Assistive Technology Demonstration Center Demonstrate assistive technology to department employees, managers, customers and vendors. Provides opportunity to try technology (s) before acquiring/using.
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Software Accessibility Reviews Use the Requirements for Accessible E&IT Design as review criteria
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Assistive Technology Demonstration Center Open to ED employees, customers, other Federal agencies, and public
Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model General Accessibility Web Links
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Implementing Section 508: The U.S. Department of Education's Model Assistive Technology Team Contact Information Central Number (202) TTY (202) FAX (202) Team Bruce Bailey (202) Don Barrett (202) Maria Bryant (202) John Eccles (202) Alex Koudry (202) Joe Tozzi (202)