[humanser] Some Steps Taken by the NFB to Address Evolving Technology and Website Accessibility Issues

[Merry Schoch]

Hi Cheryl, I would like to speak with you regarding this and I would also like Mary And Robinson's involvement as well. Let me get with her and see what her availability is for this weekend if you would please send me your availability that would be great too! You may email me at merrys at verizon.net net


Merry C. schoch,LCSW

> On Dec 11, 2016, at 3:49 PM, Cheryl Wade via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Would the NFB be willing to target a specific software manufacturer -- the one that makes the software I use -- to put pressure on the company to make their product accessible? How could I help?
> 
> 
> Cheryl Wade
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>> On 12/11/2016 2:57 PM, Mary Ann Robinson via HumanSer wrote:
>> Hello Everyone!
>> 
>> Yesterday, there was a question on the list about what the NFB has done regarding accessibility of websites and technology.  These concerns have and will continue to be ongoing as long as technology keeps advancing and evolving. Below are some steps that our organization has taken to address these concerns.
>> 
>> The NFB has been working to educate business leaders and programmers on how to make their programs and websites accessible for years and will continue to do so.
>> Beginning in 2010, and especially in 2016 our organization has urged and petitioned President Obama to issue clear and binding regulations/guidelines on how businesses could meet their legal obligation to make their websites and content accessible to persons with disabilities. The President did not act on this request.
>> 
>> In 2014, Resolution 2014-10 pertaining to Electronic Health Records was passed at the national level.  A similar resolution was passed at the state level in Michigan in 2014.
>> 
>> There have been and will continue to be dialogs, discussions and education pertaining to accessibility.  These have involved blind human service professionals, service providers, screen reader manufacturers,
>> and EHR and other software developers.
>> 
>> The Human Services list, division meetings and conventions are invaluable resources.  A wealth of information regarding technology and accessibility including questions, suggestions, problems and solutions,successes and failures are shared in
>> these arenas.
>> 
>> The NFB legal team is available for consultation in difficult cases and situations. The team collects information, provides recommendations and support. If deemed appropriate by the NFB leadership and legal team, litigation may be considered and/or pursued.
>> 
>> Have a wonderful Sunday.  Moving forward with hope, love and determination,
>> 
>> Mary Ann Robinson
>> First Vice President
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