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

[Mario Brusco]

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. For more information, visit the Board's webpage.
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 
the Board’s website or contact Rose Marie Bunales at
events at access-board.gov.

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

Call-in numbers: Phone (listen only):
1 (646) 828 7666 (New York)
1 (669) 254 5252 (San Jose

Agenda

1:00 – 3:15 Inclusive Interfaces: Accessibility to Self-Service 
Transaction Machines (SSTMs)
• Welcome, Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director

• 1:00 – 2:00 Panel Discussion on Usability Issues
? Mark Hill, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network
? Donald D. Overton, Jr., Blinded Veterans Association
? Clayton Lewis, Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
? Dave Pierson, United Spinal Association

• 2:00 – 2:10 Overview of Existing ADA & Section 508 Standards, Bruce Bailey

• 2:10 – 3:15 Panel Discussion on SSTM Accessibility
? Craig Keefner, Kiosk Manufacturer Association
? Dr. Gregg Vanderheiden and Bern Jordan, The Trace Center
? Phil Day, NCR
? Laura Boniello Miller, Vispero

3:15 – 3:30 Break

3:30 – 4:30 Regular Board Business
• Introductory Remarks
• Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Reports
• Election Assistance Commission
• Executive Director's Report
• New Business