Accessible Technology for People with Disabilities, Older Americans, and Veterans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roland, Willis S.

Series:

Computer Science, Technology and Applications Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Federal aid to services for people with disabilities.

Digital divide--United States.

Digital divide.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the advancements and challenges in improving the accessibility of federal technology and digital services for people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans. It examines the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and subsequent legislative efforts to bridge the digital accessibility gap. The work highlights oversight findings, legislative responses, and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with accessibility standards across federal agencies, including the VA. Designed for policymakers, advocates, and professionals in accessibility and technology, the book provides insights into the intersection of technology, disability rights, and public service delivery. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Click Here: Accessible Federal Technology for People with Disabilities, Older Americans, and Veterans(

Opening Statement of Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr., Chairman

Opening Statement of Senator Tim Scott, Ranking Member

Statement of Eve Hill, Attorney and Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, Washington, D.C.

Statement of Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives, National Federation of the Blind, Atlanta, Georgia

Statement of Jule Ann Lieberman, Assistive Technology Program Coordinator, Techowl, Devon, Pennsylvania

Statement of Ronald Holmquest, Retired and U.S. Navy Veteran, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Closing Statements

Closing Statement of Senator Tim Scott, Ranking Member

Appendix: Prepared Witness Statements

Written Testimony to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging Eve L. Hill, Partner, Brown Goldstein & Levy July 28, 2022

Digital Access and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Digital Access and the Federal Government

Transparency

Testing

Remediation

Oversight

Accountability

Standards

Testimony of Anil Lewis, Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind

Internal Revenue Service

Social Security Administration

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

U.S. Department of Education Student Loans

Small Business Administration

US Department of Agriculture

US Department of Veterans Affairs Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Roland, Willis S. Accessible Technology for People with Disabilities, Older Americans, and Veterans

ISBN:

9798895302545

OCLC:

1492956676