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Friday, February 24, 2012

U.S. Access Board to Hold Public Hearing on Draft ICT Rule at CSUN Conference On March 1, 2012

On March 1, the U.S. Access Board will hold a public hearing on a draft update of requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) in San Diego at the International Conference on Assistive Technology and Persons with Disabilities organized by California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The event will allow members of the public to comment on the released draft which updates requirements for ICT covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. The hearing will be open to the general public, including those who are not registered to attend the conference. Those who wish to provide comments are encouraged to contact Kathy Johnson at johnson@access-board.gov, (202) 272-0041 (voice), or (202) 272-0065 (TTY).

Additional information is available on the Board’s website at:
http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm

Public Hearing on the Draft Update of ICT Requirements
March 1, 1:00 – 3:00
27th Annual CSUN Conference
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Ballrooms Elizabeth D & E
One Market Place
San Diego, CA

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