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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jean Foster)
Wed Dec 26 09:09:41 2001
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 09:09:38 -0500
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Subject: GB/SIGCHI: "Accessibility to IT" on 8-Jan-2002
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 00:13:51 -0500
From: David M Rosenberg <rosenberg@MIT.EDU>
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GB/SIGCHI January 2002 Meeting
* Tuesday, January 8, 2002
* Refreshments 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7:00 p.m.
* Sun Microsystems, Burlington, MA
* Free & Open to the public
For more information please contact the program chair:
Ann Marie McKinnon <ammck@mediaone.net> 978-463-3511
TOPIC: Accessibility to or from Information Technology (IT) for
Special Tasks, Environments, or Physiological Conditions.
Charles N. Abernethy, BSEE, PhD, CHFP
Behavioural Implications Management <behavioural@earthlink.net>
I'll begin by discussing the increasingly critical needs of all users of
Information Technology (IT), and I'll introduce, partly through example,
an international client audience comprised of persons with physiological
conditions, persons in special tasks or environments, and opportunities
to discover new ways to easier IT for all. I'll include some definitions
and demographics, then I'll talk about the Section 508 Regulatory
Standard. Although the Section 508 standard is regulatory and influences
product design, its jurisdiction is limited to the U.S. Federal Public
sector only. However, a brief catalogue of emerging consensus and
regulatory standards in the U.S. and internationally (particularly in
Europe) indicates increasing formal attention to this domain. I'll give
some business examples from other industries to indicate how this domain
is of benefit for all. This presentation is based on experiences
developing and applying the Section 508 Regulatory Standard, as well as
other standards.
SPEAKER: Charles Abernethy is an independent consultant at Behavioural
Implications Management, consulting on the interpretation and
application of behavioural science. Recently, Charles has specialized in
accessibility by those with special needs for special tasks,
environments, or physiological conditions.
Charles participated in the development of "Electronic and Information
Technology Accessibility Standards" for Section 508, and currently is an
invited participant to the Forum on "Accessibility for people with
Disabilities through Standards, Interoperability, and Testing".
Charles is also well known for leadership roles in the development of
international and national standards, regulations, legislation, product
certification, and related public policy issues.
Charles has consulted on web and software design, and on accessibility
to several well-known companies. Previous experience includes founding
and managing a Human Factors group in an old woolen mill in Maynard.
MEETING DIRECTIONS
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
1 Network Drive
Burlington, MA 01803
781-442-0441 or 781-442-0804
RSVP to Sun at least one day in advance if possible to:
<sigchi-rsvp@east.sun.com>
From Boston, Cambridge, or Route 128 areas:
Mass Pike or Route 2 West to Route 128 (I-95).
Go North on Route 128.
Take Route 3 North (Exit 32).
Go one exit to Route 62 (Exit 26).
Bear right off exit ramp onto Route 62 towards Burlington.
(See All below.)
From New Hampshire and Route 495 areas:
Route 3 South to Route 62 (Exit 26).
Turn left at lights off the exit ramp onto Route 62 towards Burlington.
Stay in the right lane.
(See All below.)
All:
Approximately 0.3 miles after the interchange, just opposite the
Burlington town sign, bear right onto Network Drive (the road is
currently unmarked, but there is a Sun banner hanging on a trailer on
the far side of the intersection).
Go past the first Sun sign on your right.
At the next Sun sign, turn right into the Sun campus.
At the stop sign, go straight through towards the main entrance.
Visitor parking is at the top of the hill. Use the main entrance door.
