[NFB-Arkansas] FW: Accessibility updates: COVID-19 tests, ADA regulations, and landmark accessibility legislation

Sat Sep 30 00:24:49 UTC 2023

Below is some good information about free Covid test, web accessibility, and rules being set by the Justice department.

From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 5:05 PM
To: Larry Wayland <lhwayland at hotmail.com>
Subject: Accessibility updates: COVID-19 tests, ADA regulations, and landmark accessibility legislation

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Important Updates to Review

Order Accessible Covid-19 test kits. Submit comments on proposed government website regulations. Learn about accessibility legislation.

Free Accessible Covid-19 Test Kits

Free at-home COVID-19 tests are again available to blind people. This is made possible through a partnership between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the United States Postal Service (USPS).  Order online through https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v-2Bf2BlqldtyRCOSP5qOJEC1v2tOtEgCtBIXduLvFOQXU-3DzaXt_Pydq2I4ll3ZyzE15f-2BbPdiUOOqlxWQRcEMmK-2Fw6H3hMyBaLCna7WazIJSH5JelRE3VnuJB4uYJP3pKPwXVOcFVjdGGIj-2F-2FP8znVo3nqRRe8t299D-2B6x-2B68MNqOy2UUCrTnLvcBAzB5Y51P7SefHLwvvRKKGIGnhdDWbhda4HrvQDN5etiYFDBGvFnTPKVky7ZUJLUCgxEiT-2FubbCM-2Fw-2BtBjrvXIKznq2xg9cdAHzCJQ-3D> or by calling 1-800-232-0233. Please note: to use the test, you will need to install an app on a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. The app will guide you through administering the test and interpreting results.

Submit comments on Department of Justice NPRM by October 3

There is still time to submit comments on the Department of Justice's Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (NPRM)<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vMtqETvPyVklVAb0KH6nKNcNOV4sKam-2Bi-2BIFGm02cJHw-3DgPZT_Pydq2I4ll3ZyzE15f-2BbPdiUOOqlxWQRcEMmK-2Fw6H3hMyBaLCna7WazIJSH5JelRElx8Vn3YwBP3Nskkns95r-2BvokfCOauXQfPqC6L3vlAbfA6mQP3LZxO9XVyYdnMgDQz-2FoWsows6HtnfepdJgFc47QeOtpMPzy3wEhFt-2FycXQz94uknl4qFMsCrgJalF-2BbyMUcguzPmWhI98wgpjC-2F9qgVjxth5Ov-2BN5zX2rH-2B7olU-3D> regarding accessibility of websites and mobile apps operated by state and local governments, and we encourage you to do so. The current NPRM has seven exceptions which, if kept, will allow covered entities to avoid making their digital information and services accessible. There should be no exceptions to accessibility.

Toward that end, we have submitted our official comments<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v5CoiLkq3c2t81vOWoJZYvDE1l0zW8sysLcZ5Xhj9amA-3DSTOa_Pydq2I4ll3ZyzE15f-2BbPdiUOOqlxWQRcEMmK-2Fw6H3hMyBaLCna7WazIJSH5JelRE2x1EyhFSK7-2FVPCqCdyft2Mq6QYZLon4ArKkpVzJE7byiT3sRHNvNTMFh3lh0NVg-2FuYtJaSOPhmVbWY7kfYsuGpknyb-2Fgd2wUy4-2BsVekAn1-2FHWSRLKh0tgxZqJz1dgwChzrCz26zoV-2F9zCPhnsShI9tVOi49fGIhRAJKc6Pq5T9I-3D> strongly urging the DOJ to eliminate all seven exceptions. We encourage you to do the same before midnight on Tuesday, October 3. Include your own story about lack of access to a state or government resource, including a public school or higher education institution. You can post your comments to the DOJ by visiting https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/DOJ-CRT-2023-0007-0001<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vAqhgAkONe3RM5Meoygr7wtAvDOcVWh0eNhCsj2sqhSo-3DdGUU_Pydq2I4ll3ZyzE15f-2BbPdiUOOqlxWQRcEMmK-2Fw6H3hMyBaLCna7WazIJSH5JelRE0XrcNDmehNyH90xZxYLDs6kqs6D-2BMTJ8Nr6yoYDg8bQllCft2Qe7TCtoIR3TF-2FeV2ztmZbuQX1M0EWAXjgJvwcxwUbubE0KK0AuSPIF1ytnMb47pWf5x7Bq289oGt3PiiwDBCbe5YHIQOkq5S2ZfqJmwdkk0BhncTboOb2y28b8-3D>. For more information, please read our Regulatory Alert<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vgTwsGn-2Fc8Kv0tyCE0RDF4ApMAd5hm93VGSpiZc2YukU-3DMhP2_Pydq2I4ll3ZyzE15f-2BbPdiUOOqlxWQRcEMmK-2Fw6H3hMyBaLCna7WazIJSH5JelRE5LWWTVDWRxAyleunaiVRkfTtlAc2Eu3rs5dmDW9NA15Pe95Qt2kMyMPo-2FXvXCK9MK3WYVoiMajrDZbGxSYtZ21DPLlg3FePNo1B7llg-2BZQJy2RqolFMzlBA6-2FREmISjSlu2RCt2hreikbbImKbL5DnTH2yRgm2nz7YrRXz3-2FGDY-3D>.

Reintroduction of Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representatives John Sarbanes and Pete Sessions reintroduced the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act yesterday into the House of Representatives (H.R. 5813) and the Senate (S. 2984.) This is landmark legislation that will create regulations regarding web accessibility and a technical assistance center where covered entities can get help in making their sites accessible. We applaud Senator Duckworth, Representative Sarbanes, Representative Sessions, and all other congresspeople who have already signed onto this bill. Here is the official press release about the bill<https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v-2Bto69v0NzUK4ualwNp3fQJFQYPVdwQSaavi0HM9szWI-3DrPqm_Pydq2I4ll3ZyzE15f-2BbPdiUOOqlxWQRcEMmK-2Fw6H3hMyBaLCna7WazIJSH5JelRE25KC20KnFSE66JcA2BSa95F4SP0zgjtIqqoW16emaEUBFb5220YROlkZn8pziZcW5jB-2FGYNIVOWRXEc9MR4IUTLbbxO6DiTXq9l8nul8HDYP1anQkoohqdV9WBRuXt7ip2KZdsJL0DNkErmBAUWN0BiQGgCjtEO7dUUQ4PgKg10-3D>. Please urge your state's representatives and senators to support it.

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