Re: A question of definition

[Randy Dipner <dipner@mtc-inc.com>]

Gus Estrella wrote:

>
> 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.
>

I agree that this is another aspect to consider. It brings up an interesting
question -- It is tough to make a 3 1/2 inch diskette any bigger than 3 1/2
inches and that may make insertion into and extraction from the computer
difficult for some people. There are however a number of AT products that can be
attached to the diskettes to make them easier to use for some people. The
question I have is how do we deal with this sort of issue where AT can make
something accessible. Does this meet the spirit of 508 which I take to be more
alligned with universal design and access rather than using AT to make an
inaccessible thing accessible? I might extend this question a bit by asking
about distributed software on a diskette or on a CD. I can look at that diskette
or CD and tell what is on it by the label. Does 508 require that the information
on the diskette or CD label be presented in Braille as well? If so must the
Braille be on all copies of the diskette or CD or only on some of them?

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