[Athen] Access Board Releases New Draft of ICT Rule for Public Comment *

[Laurie Vasquez]

The U.S. Access Board has released for public comment a revised draft of updated accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act.  This latest version includes changes made in response to public feedback received on an earlier draft issued last year.  The released draft is available for public comment until March 7.  During the comment period, the Board will hold public hearings in Washington, D.C. on January 11 and at the annual CSUN Conference in San Diego on March 1.  See the full story [ http://www.access-board.gov/news/ict-draft-rule.htm ].