Lisa Rose
2014-01-29 17:23:19 UTC
FYI - Note some UI standards re accessbility from FCC on eReaders are being waived. This is a good one to keep in mind for HCI folks who are targeting the 80% of users, etc. etc. etc. or are trying to figure out what priority an accessbility-related design change on something should be on the proverbial 100s of changes a client or team wants.
LR
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LR
Subject: FCC Grants One-Year Waiver of Accessibility Rules for Basic E-Readers
Date: January 29, 2014 at 7:49:17 AM PST
FCC rules implementing the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) require equipment used for advanced communications services (ACS) to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. The FCC may waive these ACS accessibility requirements for devices that are capable of accessing ACS, but are designed primarily for purposes other than using ACS.
· The device has no LCD screen, but rather utilizes a screen that is designed to optimize reading.
· The device has no camera.
· The device is not offered or shipped to consumers with built-in ACS client applications and the device manufacturer does not develop ACS applications for its respective device, but the device may be offered or shipped to consumers with a browser and social media applications.
· The device is marketed to consumers as a reading device and promotional material about the device does not tout the capability to access ACS.
This waiver expires on January 28, 2015.
Word: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-95A1.docx
PDF: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-95A1.pdf
Text: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-95A1.txt
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FCC rules implementing the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) require equipment used for advanced communications services (ACS) to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. The FCC may waive these ACS accessibility requirements for devices that are capable of accessing ACS, but are designed primarily for purposes other than using ACS.
· The device has no LCD screen, but rather utilizes a screen that is designed to optimize reading.
· The device has no camera.
· The device is not offered or shipped to consumers with built-in ACS client applications and the device manufacturer does not develop ACS applications for its respective device, but the device may be offered or shipped to consumers with a browser and social media applications.
· The device is marketed to consumers as a reading device and promotional material about the device does not tout the capability to access ACS.
This waiver expires on January 28, 2015.
Word: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-95A1.docx
PDF: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-95A1.pdf
Text: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-95A1.txt
NOTE: Unsolicited email will automatically trigger submission of an *IC3 (*formal complaint to the FBI). When in doubt, DON'T.