The US government wants the public’s help in making websites
more accessible for people with physical/mental challenges. This idea also applies to other areas of
technology as well. Federal
representatives are working to create a proposal to improve technology.
“People with disabilities should be able to access their
government on an equal footing with all Americans,” wrote Kareem Dale, Obama’s
special assistant to the president for disability policy, and two colleagues in
a blog post. “With this strategy and your input, we take one more step toward
achieving that goal.”
This idea originated from President Barack Obama’s goal to
improve web accessibility and other technology in summer 2011. His staff states that this idea coordinates
with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
This Act requires all technology to be 100% accommodating for people with
physical/mental challenges.
Government representatives appreciate the public’s feedback
regarding this topic. They want to make
sure they have the appropriate ideas.
They are asking the public to submit feedback through April 9 on a new
website: http://section508ideascale.com
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