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Senator Casey Discusses Efforts to Ensure Federal Tech Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In a statement submitted Wednesday to the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey outlined his efforts to ensure that the federal government’s technology is accessible for people with disabilities. Existing law requires federal websites, apps, electronic documents, and other technology to be accessible for, and usable by, people with disabilities. However,…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: EEOC and Job Accommodation Network Provide Information on Tech Accommodations in the Workplace
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Technology continues to evolve at the speed of human ingenuity, which means that the broad antidiscrimination mandates of the ADA must continually be applied to new situations. Fortunately, technology offers many innovative tools to make life more accessible and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity. Some of these technological tools are described in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: EEOC and Job Accommodation Network Provide Information on Tech Accommodations in the Workplace
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Technology continues to evolve at the speed of human ingenuity, which means that the broad antidiscrimination mandates of the ADA must continually be applied to new situations. Fortunately, technology offers many innovative tools to make life more accessible and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity. Some of these technological tools are described in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: EEOC and Job Accommodation Network Provide Information on Tech Accommodations in the Workplace
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Technology continues to evolve at the speed of human ingenuity, which means that the broad antidiscrimination mandates of the ADA must continually be applied to new situations. Fortunately, technology offers many innovative tools to make life more accessible and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity. Some of these technological tools are described in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…
Articles/Blog posts
Justice Department Finalizes Rules on Accessibility of Web Information and State and Local Governments
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…
Articles/Blog posts
Justice Department Finalizes Rules on Accessibility of Web Information and State and Local Governments
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…
Articles/Blog posts
Justice Department Finalizes Rules on Accessibility of Web Information and State and Local Governments
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…
Recorded Events/Videos
Can You Hear Me? Equitable Access To Telehealth For Deaf, Hard Of Hearing, And Deaf-Blind Patients
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center in February 2024, this archived webinar provides an overview, highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of telehealth accessibility for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind patients. The panel guides you through real-life scenarios, showcasing successful approaches as well as areas that need improvement. From effective communication…
Government documents
Justice Department and HHS Provide Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) partnered to publish guidance on the protections in federal nondiscrimination laws requiring that telehealth be accessible to people with disabilities and limited English proficient persons. Protections for people with disabilities include among other things effective communication. Providers must communicate effectively…
Webpages/Websites
#DidYouKnow: HHS provides information on improving access to telehealth at Telehealth.HHS.gov
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Federal disability discrimination laws like the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities and call for equal access to health care services, whether in-person or via a telemedicine appointment. Equal access to telehealth can be achieved by modifying procedures and providing additional support to…
