federal_register: 2011-3311
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| 2011-3311 | On Behalf of the Accessibility Committee of the Federal CIO Council (29 U.S.C. 794d); Listening Session on Improving the Accessibility of Government Information | Notice | This notice announces a listening session on improving the accessibility of government information. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires federal agencies to buy and use electronic and information technology (EIT) that is accessible. On July 19, 2010, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued to a memo to federal agencies on "Improving the Accessibility of Government Information" which directs them to take stronger steps toward improving the acquisition and implementation of accessible technology. In order to better understand the needs of diverse communities and provide better solutions, the U.S. Council of CIOs, in collaboration with the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy, and the U.S. Access Board, is holding the first in a series of listening sessions to encourage citizens and employees to express their concerns and propose ideas. Persons with disabilities, their advocates, and government employees are invited to participate. | 2011-02-15 | 2011 | 2 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/02/15/2011-3311/on-behalf-of-the-accessibility-committee-of-the-federal-cio-council-29-usc-794d-listening-session-on | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-02-15/pdf/2011-3311.pdf | Social Security Administration | 470 | This notice announces a listening session on improving the accessibility of government information. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires federal agencies to buy and use electronic and information technology (EIT) that is... |