Highlights from the Fiscal Year 2024 Government-wide Section 508 Assessment
In late 2022, Congress enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Section 752, requiring the General Services Administration (GSA), in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to report annually on the Section 508 compliance of the federal government and each federal agency. The presenters will review an overview of the 2024 report to Congress, including the assessment criteria, survey results, and a highlight of key recommendations. Per the Act, OMB, in coordination with the GSA, the U.S. Access Board, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy developed the assessment criteria. Measurements of Section 508 program maturity include staffing levels, task organization and complaint processes. Conformance questions collected performance metrics for web, videos, documents, and selected enterprise applications, among other information and communication technologies. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session or can be posed during the live webinar. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning will be provided.
Accessibility and Air Travel
February 06, 2025
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
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Presenters: | Debra Martins |
ADA Building & Sites
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
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Presenters: | Debra Martins |
ADA Building & Sites
Leaving on a jet plane and want to ensure an accessible experience? This webinar will have you ready for departure! Join the U.S. Access Board and the Federal Aviation Administration for a presentation reviewing accessibility and air travel logistics starting from arrival to the airport to boarding and deplaning. We will also cover the laws that pertain to airport terminals and air travel, along with common access issues and solutions. So, fasten your seat belts and turn off your electronic devices, your knowledge of airport accessibility is about to take off! Human generated real-time captioning provided along with video sign language interpreters. Participants can ask questions in advance during the registration process as well as ask questions during the live session.
Mastering Acquisition: Training Agency Contracting Teams on 508 Compliance and Governance Enforcement
Learn how you can design your own accessibility vendor monitoring program from the group up and the most effective ways to work with vendors to create the best digital experience possible. This session will go over everything from getting buy-in from internal stakeholders to navigating tough discussions with vendors about digital accessibility. Human Generated Captioning and Sign Language Interpreters available. Individuals may submit questions in advance during the registration process. Questions will also be taken during the live session.
