Policy Matters: Public Policy & Accessible Workplace Technology

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1 1 Policy Matters: Public Policy & Accessible Workplace Technology Corinne Weible, Deputy Director Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) Coleman Conference 2017

2 What is PEAT? The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology 2

3 The Employment Lifecycle 3

4 Webinars 4

5 Interviews 5

6 Video Conversations 6

7 Buy IT! Buy Accessible Workplace Technology 7

8 TechCheck Tool Benchmarking for your workplace 8

9 TalentWorks Accessible erecruiting for Employers 9

10 Policy Matters Public Policy & Accessible Workplace Technology 10

11 Resource Library Policy Matters 11

12 Topic Areas Policy Matters 12 Americans with Disabilities Act The Department of Justice has made 167 rulings in recent years that affirm that digital accessibility is a civil right. Section 508 Refresh Updates to these accessibility standards take effect January 2018 for technology procured for the federal government. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Resources at American Job Center (AJCs) must be physically and virtually accessible to individuals with disabilities. Section 501 Federal agencies must provide equal access to jobseekers and employees, including ICT needed for applying for or performing a job. Section 503 Covered federal contractors must take affirmative action to recruit, retain, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities.

13 How is DOJ Addressing Website and ICT Accessibility? Policy Matters 13

14 Section 508 Refresh Policy Matters 14

15 WIOA Guide for AJCs Policy Matters 15

16 Why Stakeholder Input Matters 16 Tech development often outpaces the development of standards and regulations for industry. Emerging technologies today may have a huge impact on employment for people with disabilities: Driverless Cars Internet of Things (IoT) 5G & Smart Cities Accessibility should be a priority from the beginning of the development lifecycle for all tech products.

17 Who is a Stakeholder? 17

18 Public Comments Policy Proposed rules and final rules 18 Industry guidance Best practices/codes of conduct for business End results: Accessibility features built into mainstream wireless technologies Better products and an improved user experience Improved access to and utility of devices and services for a wide range of users Increased adoption of new technologies More accessible workplaces may help to increase employment rates for people with disabilities

19 Opportunities for Public Comment 19

20 Making It Happen: Increasing Awareness of Accessible Workplace Technology Online Dialogue October 11-21,

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