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<p>Perhaps some of you who know 508 (both new and old) better than I
do can clarify this for me. But I'm a little concerned at the
mention of "lawsuits" below, especially since there's already
plenty of fear, uncertainty, and doubt in the higher ed. space,
due to lawsuits . . .</p>
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<p>Are there really likely to be 508-related lawsuits? As I
understood things, it would take a *long* time for anything
508-related to turn into a lawsuit. Mostly, they're complaints
that people with disabilities must file, and then, the Federal
agency (or other institution, if it falls under 508) must take
action, etc. In other words, I don't think 508 functions like
filing something against a company or institution that turns into
a DoJ agreement (if the organization doesn't take satisfactory
action, of course).</p>
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<p>I hope this is clear, and that someone else can clarify further.
I'm not saying 508 isn't important; I'm just not so sure it's
going to result in a deluge of lawsuits beginning in 2018.</p>
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<p>Does anybody have a list of the lawsuits that have happened under
the old 508? I'd be interested to see it.</p>
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<p>Best,</p>
<p>Jennifer</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/21/2017 9:31 AM, Chagnon | PubCom
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Yes,
Sec. 508 goes into effect today, March 21.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">It
becomes enforceable on January 18, 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Translation:
All ICT (information communication technology) published
from January 18 and forward must be compliant. The lawsuits
will begin on January 18, 2018. You have 9 months to get
your act together. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
name="_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">See:
</span></span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/02/2017-04059/information-and-communication-technology-ict-standards-and-guidelines"><span
style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/03/02/2017-04059/information-and-communication-technology-ict-standards-and-guidelines</span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Quoted
from the Federal Register:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“DATES:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
effective date of the final rule published on January 18,
2017 at 82 FR 5790 is delayed to March 21, 2017. However,
compliance with the section 508-based standards is not
required until January 18, 2018, which is one year after
the final rule's original publication date. Compliance
with the section 255-based guidelines is not required
until the guidelines are adopted by the Federal
Communications Commission. The incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the final rule published
on January 18, 2017 at 82 FR 5790 is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register as of March 21, 2017.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If
you are a US-based institution, then yes, Sec. 508 is the
law you must follow.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">However,
understand the difference between laws and standards. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This
law does not define the standards for accessibility for
some ICT but does for others:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For
websites, digital media, and documents like Word and
PDFs, the law “includes by reference” the international
accessibility standards WCAG 2.0 and PDF/UA-1.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For
Sec. 255 technologies, especially telecom, cell phones,
kiosks, and software, it defines the standards but they
are currently delayed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We
recommend that our clients follow WCAG 2.0 for all website
information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Document-based
ICT, including PDFs that are posted on websites, is more
accessible if you follow PDF/UA (PDF Universal
Accessibility) guidelines as the WCAG guidelines really
don’t work for PDFs. PDF and HTML technologies are not the
same. A recent blog explains the differences between these
two technologies and standards: </span></span><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.pubcom.com/blog/2017-01-03/wcag-pdf-standards.html"><span
style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://www.pubcom.com/blog/2017-01-03/wcag-pdf-standards.html</span></span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">--Bevi
Chagnon<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_MailEndCompose"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span
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[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu">mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman13.u.washington.edu</a>] <b>On
Behalf Of </b>Kressin, Lori L. (llk2t)<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 21, 2017 11:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> ATHEN <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu"><athen-list@u.washington.edu></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] Section 508 Refresh - Now In
Effect?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning all, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here we are on March 21, 2017. Does that
mean that the refresh of Section 508 is now in effect? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have not heard anything to contrary,
but I certainly could have missed something.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">What is the general thought - is this the
standard that you and your institution will now follow?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for your input,<o:p></o:p></p>
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