Re: A question of definition

[Gus Estrella <Funspastic@ucpa.org>]

At 10:18 AM 10/22/98 -0500, Randy Dipner wrote:
>FOR THE DEFINITION SUBCOMMITTEE
>
>It occurs to me that there are several levels of use of technology. I
>may sit in front of a computer and use it to generate a document such as
>this email message and that requires a certain level of accessibility. I
>may need to turn that same computer on or make casual adjustments to it
>such as brightness or contracst and this requires a different sort of
>accessibility. I may need to change the monitor or attach a new
>component to the computer or insert a new board in the chassis which
>requires yet another level of accessibility. An finally, I may need to
>diagnose an error condition that occurs while I am using the machine
>which could require certain disassembly and reassembly. My question is,
>how many of these levels of access are contemplated in the 508 rule?
>
>
l might not know the answer to this questioin, but l think l have another
level to consider. The level is, the disk drive and the diskets themselves,
since they carry the information regarding technology!  A person with a
disability has to have access to both in order to either do their job, or to
transfer the information so others can do their jobs. This is just a thought
that l thought should be bought up.


Gus Estrella
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