Instructions for the September 8, 2011 Section 508 Listening Session, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Participants may either call in or log into a Webinar platform.


TO CONNECT BY TELEPHONE

Participants should dial 877-939-0745 followed by the passcode 51300082#. The telephone line is limited to the first 100 callers.

Questions: If you are experiencing technical difficulties in connecting by telephone, contact 800-475-5000, option 1, then option 1 again.


TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH A WEBINAR PLATFORM

Use this link to connect to the webinar session: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.1AF5218BE471C726616C7D48DD720A&sid=2010214 (the link will be active 30 minutes prior to the start of the session)

Real-Time Captioning: The session will be real-time captioned. The captioning will be available through the Webinar Platform. Individuals who need real-time captioning should connect to the webinar platform and choose the CC icon from the menu bar at the top of the page to activate the Captioning Window. Captioning will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the session.

Information regarding the ElluminateLive! Webinar platform:

System Requirements:

PRIOR TO THE SESSION, check your system to verify that you have correct configuration/software versions prior to use the system:

  1. Go to http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com
  2. Choose "First Time Users"
  3. Choose "Elluminate Live!" and follow instructions

Accessibility: Elluminate Live provides a variety of features that promote accessibility, including keyboard access to menus and dialogs, closed captioning, enlarged video, user-defined color, screen reader compatibility, and more.

Special Note for Screen Reader Users: You will need to install the Accessibility Bridge to have full access to the ElluminateLive! webinar platform. This should be done in advance of the session. Follow the instructions available at: http://accessibilityonline.org/Accessibility

Questions: Technical questions regarding the ElluminateLive! platform that will be used for this session should be directed to adaconferences@adagreatlakes.org or by calling 877-232-1990 (V/TTY)


SUBMITTING COMMENTS

The audio for this session will be provided via both telephone and through the Webinar Platform. Individuals will be instructed on how to submit a comment by the telephone operator. Individuals who are connected via the webinar platform will be able to submit their comments through the webinar chat area.

Questions about the content of the session should be directed to Tim Creagan at creagan@access-board.gov before 12 noon, ET, September 8, 2011.