[NFBMI-Talk] Fwd: U.S. Access Board to Host Panel Discussions on Self-Service Transaction Machines (May 19)

[Kane Brolin]

Meeting of the U.S. Access Board (Virtual)
May 19, 1:00 – 4:30 (ET)

Zoom link: www.zoomgov.com/j/1604334769

Meeting ID: 160 433 4769

The U.S. Access Board will host panel discussions on access to
self-service  transaction machines (SSTMs), including point-of-sales
machines and ticket kiosks, as part of its next virtual Board meeting
on May 19 from 1:00 – 3:15 (ET). One panel will include
representatives from advocacy organizations who will discuss usability
issues and accessibility barriers. Another panel will address efforts
by research and industry to improve access to SSTMs. The public is
welcome to attend this event. Registration is not required.

Following the panel discussions and a short break, the Board will
reconvene to conduct regular business from 3:30 – 4:30 (ET). The
agenda includes brief reports from the Executive Director, Board
committees, and Election Assistance Commission.

You may attend the meeting through the Zoom.gov platform or by phone
(listen-only mode). The meeting will include video remote interpreting
(VRI) and real-time captioning. For further information, visit

For more information about what the U.S. Access Board is and how it
got started, visit the Board's webpage
https://www.access-board.gov/about/history.html.

Kind regards,

Kane Brolin
President, Michiana Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Michiana
(574)386-8868 (mobile)