[NFBV-Potomac-Announce] FW: [HHS508PT] upcoming 508 webinars : U.S. Access Board Webinar (Jan. 31 and Feb. 2): Final Rule Updating the Section 508 Standards and Section 255 Guidelines

Fri Jan 20 16:09:54 UTC 2017

Colleagues and Friends

Some of you may find this Section 508 briefing of interest.

John

From: Halverson, John (HHS/OS) [mailto:John.Halverson at hhs.gov] 
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 8:24 AM
To: 'johnh50 at verizon.net' <johnh50 at verizon.net>
Subject: FW: [HHS508PT] upcoming 508 webinars : U.S. Access Board Webinar
(Jan. 31 and Feb. 2): Final Rule Updating the Section 508 Standards and
Section 255 Guidelines
Importance: High

From: Kaplan, Deborah (OS/ASA) [mailto:Deborah.Kaplan at HHS.GOV] 
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 3:50 PM
To: HHS508PT-L at LIST.NIH.GOV <mailto:HHS508PT-L at LIST.NIH.GOV> 
Subject: [HHS508PT] upcoming 508 webinars : U.S. Access Board Webinar (Jan.
31 and Feb. 2): Final Rule Updating the Section 508 Standards and Section
255 Guidelines
Importance: High

Attached is a flyer about two opportunities for learning about the recent
refresh of the Section 508 standards.  There are two dates for the same
webinar.  Instructions for registration are included in the flyer.

The content of this flyer appears below:

SECTION 508 BEST PRACTICES WEBINAR

TITLE:   

Section 508 Refresh- ICT Final Standards and Guidelines (2017)  

TIME:  Tuesday, January 31, 2017 1:00- 2:30 PM Eastern Time

SUMMARY:

This webinar will review a final rule recently issued by the U.S. Access
Board to refresh its accessibility requirements for information and
communication technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation
Act and Section 255 of the Communications Act.  Presenters will provide an
overview of the rule's scope and structure, highlight substantive changes,
and answer questions from attendees.  The Section 508 Standards apply to
electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained or
used by the federal government, including computer hardware and software,
websites, multimedia, phone systems, and copiers. The Section 255 Guidelines
address access to telecommunications products and services and apply to
manufacturers of telecommunication equipment.

The webinar will be repeated on February 2 from 2:30 to 4:00 (ET).
Attendees are invited to register for either session.  Both webinars will be
recorded and archived.  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  The intended audience for this training includes federal
employees, industry representatives, technology vendors, members of the
public, and everyone who is interested in accessible information and data. 

PRESENTERS:

Bruce Bailey, Accessibility Specialist, Access Board

Tim Creagan, Senior Accessibility Specialist/Information Technology, Access
Board

MODERATOR:

Earlene Sesker, Training Coordinator, U.S. Access Board

Today's session is eligible for attendance credits from the Great Lakes ADA
Center.    For further information on how to obtain those credits, please
review the information provided at registration. 

To Register:
On-line registration is available at www.adaconferences.org/CIOC
<http://www.adaconferences.org/CIOC> <http://www.adaconferences.org/CIOC>
Instructions for accessing the webinar on the day of the session will be
sent via email to registered individuals in advance of the session.

Co-sponsored by the Accessibility Community of Practice of the CIO Council,
and the U. S. Access Board.  

****NOTE NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOG ON!!

About the Webinar Platform:  The session will be delivered using the
Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing System.   Closed Captioning and
Video Interpreter will be available via the webinar platform.   Audio and
visuals for this session will be presented through the webinar platform.
Individuals may also choose to access the audio via telephone.  A non-toll
free telephone number will be provided.  Individuals will be responsible for
any long-distance fees associated with participation via telephone.
The Blackboard Web Conferencing System is compatible with Windows and Mac
Operating Systems.  It supports Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome web
browsers.   Specific requirements for the system can be found at:
http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336
<http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=833
6&task=knowledge&questionID=1443> &task=knowledge&questionID=1443

Please follow these steps prior to the webinar: 

1.       Check System Requirements

Make sure that your system is compatible with Blackboard Web Conferencing
and verify the system requirements. In the "First Time User" section click
on "Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing" from the following page:
http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336
<http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=833
6> 
Note: on desktop computers Blackboard is dependent on JAVA, which some
organizations prohibit.

2.       Test and configure your system

Blackboard provides a Configuration Room
<https://ca-sas.bbcollab.com/m.jnlp?sid=2014012&password=M.1259B0D34FA8CA8B6
6FE9078860D31&username=Test>  that you can use to test your connection,
settings, and configure your audio. The configuration room will download a
meeting.collab and once the file has finished downloading, open/run it from
your browser's Downloads folder to join the test session. If you can't open
the meeting.collab file, click on the provided link in your browser to
download the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher or go to the next step for
specific instructions for your device.

3.       Blackboard Collaborate relies on launcher utility software that
provides a convenient and reliable way to run the platform. Installing this
software may require the assistance of your IT department to properly
install the necessary software.

Desktop computers:

o    Windows computer instructions for installing the Blackboard Launcher
<http://library.blackboard.com/ref/9a27bb08-b742-4a75-8ac8-4d22e7db93ab/inde
x_Left.htm> 

o    Apple computer instructions for installing the Blackboard Launcher
<http://library.blackboard.com/ref/9a27bb08-b742-4a75-8ac8-4d22e7db93ab/inde
x_Left.htm> 

Mobile Devices:

The Blackboard Collaborate Mobile App is available free from the following
mobile application stores:

o    Apple iOS app store
<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blackboard-collaborate-mobile/id546742528?m
t=8> 

o    Google Android Play store
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbcollaborate.collaborate
> 

o    Amazon Kindle Fire store
<http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CH9J1J8?ie=UTF8&ref=mas_dl> 

We STRONGLY recommend you do this well in advance of the session to allow
for any necessary troubleshooting.

Note:  Individuals who are using Screen Reader Software should review the
instructions and information available on-line at:
http://www.adaconferences.org/Accessibility/

Questions regarding the technology utilized for this program should be
directed to info at adaconferences.org <mailto:info at adaconferences.org>
mailto:info at adaconferences.org <mailto:info at adaconferences.org>  or at
877-232-1990 <tel:877-232-1990> tel:877-232-1990 <tel:877-232-1990> (V/TTY)

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