On Behalf of the Accessibility Committee of the U.S. Council of CIOs; 29 U.S.C. 794d; Listening Session Regarding Improving the Accessibility of Government Information, 54414-54415 [2010-22158]

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VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 electronic and information technology (EIT) that is accessible. The July memo directs agencies to take stronger steps toward improving the acquisition and implementation of accessible technology. In order to better understand the needs of diverse communities and provide better solutions, the U.S. Council of CIOs, in collaboration with the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy and the U.S. Access Board, is holding the first in a series of listening sessions to engage citizens and employees in expressing concerns and proposing ideas. Persons with disabilities, their advocates and government employees are invited to participate. DATES: Meeting Date: The listening session will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time (CT). Persons wishing to address the panel at the listening session can pre-register by contacting Kathy Roy Johnson at (202) 272–0041, (202) 272–0082 (TTY), or johnson@access-board.gov. Preregistrants will be given priority in addressing the panel in Chicago. Registration will also be available in person in Chicago on the afternoon of the listening session. ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The listening session will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile Hotel, 165 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611 in the Ontario B & C rooms. Accommodations: The listening session will have sign language interpreters; CART (real time captioning) services, Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), microphones and materials will be available in Braille, large print and electronic formats. The hotel is wheelchair accessible. Anyone needing other accommodations should include a specific request when registering in advance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Roy Johnson at (202) 272–0041, (202) 272–0082 (TTY), or johnson@access-board.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes with an ability to obtain and use information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, open new opportunities for people with disabilities, and encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. 794 d), agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information that is comparable to access available to others. Effective implementation of Section 508 is an essential element of President Obama’s principles of open government, requiring that all government and data be accessible to all citizens. In order for the goal of open government to be meaningful for persons with disabilities, technology must also be accessible, including digital content. In July 2010, the OMB took steps to assure that the federal government’s progress in implementing Section 508 is stronger and achieves results more quickly. Section 508 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide technical assistance to agencies on Section 508 implementation. GSA has created a number of tools, available at https://www.Section508.gov, to help agencies to develop accessible requirements, test the acceptance process, and share lessons learned and best practices. For example: • The BuyAccessible Wizard, https:// www.buyaccessible.gov, helps build compliant requirements and solicitations; • The Quick Links site, https:// app.buyaccessible.gov/baw/ KwikLinksMain.jsp, provides prepackaged Section 508 solicitation documents; • The BuyAccessible Products and Services Directory, https:// app.buyaccessible.gov/DataCenter/ provides a registry of companies and accessibility information about their offerings; and • The Section 508 blog https:// buyaccessible.net/blog/ provides a venue where stakeholders may share ideas and success stories, or engage in conversations on improving accessibility. The OMB has directed that several actions be taken to improve 508 performance: • By Mid-January 2011, the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP) will provide updated guidance on making government EIT accessible. This guidance will build upon existing resources to address challenges, increase oversight, and reduce costs associated with acquiring and managing EIT solutions that are not accessible. • By Mid-January 2011, the GSA OGP will update its general Section 508 training to offer refreshed continuous learning modules that can be used by contracting officers, program/project managers (especially those managing IT E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 172 / Tuesday, September 7, 2010 / Notices programs), and contracting officer technical representatives (COTRs) as they fulfill their Federal Acquisition Certification requirements. • In September 2010, the GSA OGP and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will issue a survey to allow agencies to assess their implementation of Section 508, including accessibility of Web sites and other technology used by the agencies. This information will be used by the DOJ in preparing its next assessment of agency compliance as required by the Rehabilitation Act. The CIOC Accessibility Committee will also use this information to identify best practices and lessons learned. • In the spring of 2011, the DOJ will issue a progress report on Federal agency compliance with Section 508, the first since 2004. Going forward, DOJ will meet its obligation to issue a report biennially. • Beginning in FY 2011, the GSA OGP will begin providing OMB a quarterly summary report containing results of Section 508 reviews of a sample of solicitations posted on FedBizOpps.gov. GSA will provide the agencies a summary of the sampling results to facilitate sharing of best practices and successes, and to address common challenges. This listening session will focus on what other steps the federal government can take to increase the accessibility and usability of government information and data for persons with disabilities. Input is sought on the following questions: • What can technology do to improve things for people with disabilities? • What can the federal government do to use technology better or in new ways? • What can the federal government do to make technology more accessible? • What emerging technologies are being used by the federal government that you are left out of? • What technologies should the federal government use that would enhance your interactions with the federal government? • What are state and local governments doing that the federal government should follow? • What can the federal government do to influence technology accessibility? Feedback from the listening session will be used by, and shared across, agencies to improve accessibility and usability. Karen Palm, Associate Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–22158 Filed 9–3–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Sep 03, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7110] Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Committee Meeting The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct four separate open meetings to prepare for upcoming events at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, United Kingdom. The first of these open meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, in Room 2415 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001. The primary purpose of this meeting is to prepare for the fiftyfourth Session of the IMO SubCommittee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE 54) to be held from October 25th through October 29th, 2010. The primary matters to be considered at DE 54 include: —Guidance to ensure consistent policy for determining the need for watertight doors to remain open during navigation; —Safety provisions applicable to tenders operating from passenger ships; —Interpretation on application of SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line requirements for major conversions of oil tankers; —Application of amendments to SOLAS chapter III and the LSA Code; —Performance standards for recovery systems for all types of ships; —Guidelines for a visible element to general alarm systems on passenger ships; —Development of new framework of requirements for life-saving appliances; —Amendments to Assembly Resolution A.744(18); —Development of a mandatory Code for ships operating in polar waters; —Thermal performance of immersion suits; —Protection against noise on board ships; —Amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of lifesaving appliances; —Consideration of IACS unified interpretations; —Test standards for type approval of add-on equipment; —Measures to promote integrated bilge water treatment systems; —Guidelines for a shipboard oil waste pollution prevention plan; —Manually operated alternatives in the event of prevention pollution equipment malfunctions. PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54415 The next three open meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday November 17th, 2010, Wednesday December 15th, 2010, and Wednesday February 16th, 2011 in suite 1060 of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM), 1800 North Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209. The primary purpose of these three meetings is to prepare for the 15th Session of the IMO Subcommittee on Radio communications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR 15) to be held from March 7 through March 11, 2011. The primary matters to be considered at COMSAR 15 include: —Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) —ITU Radiocommunication matters —Satellite services (Inmarsat and COSPAS–SARSAT) —Matters concerning search and rescue, including those related to the 1979 SAR Conference and the implementation of the GMDSS —Developments in maritime radiocommunication systems and technology —Revision of the IAMSAR Manual —Safety provisions applicable to tenders operating from passenger ships —Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea —Development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan —Revision of Performance Standards for float-free satellite EPIRBs operating on 406 MHz (resolution A.810(19)) Members of the public may attend the four meetings up to the seating capacity of the rooms. To facilitate the building security process and request reasonable accommodations, those who plan to attend one or all of the four meetings should contact the following coordinators at least 7 days prior to the meetings: —For the one DE 54 meeting on September 21st, contact Mr. Wayne Lundy, by e-mail at wayne.m.lundy@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–1379, by fax at (202) 372– 1925, or in writing at Commandant (CG–5224), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126 not later than September 14th, 2010, 7 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after September 14th might not be able to be accommodated. —For the three COMSAR 15 meetings on November 17th, 2010, December 15th, 2010, and February 16th, 2011 contact Mr. Russell Levin, by e-mail at russell.s.levin@uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 475–3555, by fax at (202) 475– 3927, or in writing at Commandant E:\FR\FM\07SEN1.SGM 07SEN1

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2010-0057]


On Behalf of the Accessibility Committee of the U.S. Council of 
CIOs; 29 U.S.C. 794d; Listening Session Regarding Improving the 
Accessibility of Government Information

AGENCY: U.S. Council of CIOs.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a listening session being conducted in 
response to a memo dated July 19, 2010 from the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) on ``Improving the Accessibility of Government 
Information''. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) 
requires Federal agencies to buy and use electronic and information 
technology (EIT) that is accessible. The July memo directs agencies to 
take stronger steps toward improving the acquisition and implementation 
of accessible technology. In order to better understand the needs of 
diverse communities and provide better solutions, the U.S. Council of 
CIOs, in collaboration with the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, the 
GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy and the U.S. Access Board, is 
holding the first in a series of listening sessions to engage citizens 
and employees in expressing concerns and proposing ideas. Persons with 
disabilities, their advocates and government employees are invited to 
participate.

DATES: Meeting Date: The listening session will be held on Thursday, 
September 30, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time (CT).
    Persons wishing to address the panel at the listening session can 
pre-register by contacting Kathy Roy Johnson at (202) 272-0041, (202) 
272-0082 (TTY), or board.gov">johnson@access-board.gov. Pre-registrants will be 
given priority in addressing the panel in Chicago. Registration will 
also be available in person in Chicago on the afternoon of the 
listening session.

ADDRESSES: Meeting Location: The listening session will be held at the 
Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile Hotel, 165 East Ontario Street, 
Chicago, IL 60611 in the Ontario B & C rooms.
    Accommodations: The listening session will have sign language 
interpreters; CART (real time captioning) services, Assistive Listening 
Devices (ALDs), microphones and materials will be available in Braille, 
large print and electronic formats. The hotel is wheelchair accessible. 
Anyone needing other accommodations should include a specific request 
when registering in advance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Roy Johnson at (202) 272-0041, 
(202) 272-0082 (TTY), or board.gov">johnson@access-board.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and 
information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities. 
Inaccessible technology interferes with an ability to obtain and use 
information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate 
barriers in information technology, open new opportunities for people 
with disabilities, and encourage development of technologies that will 
help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when 
they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information 
technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. 794 d), agencies must give 
disabled employees and members of the public access to information that 
is comparable to access available to others.
    Effective implementation of Section 508 is an essential element of 
President Obama's principles of open government, requiring that all 
government and data be accessible to all citizens. In order for the 
goal of open government to be meaningful for persons with disabilities, 
technology must also be accessible, including digital content. In July 
2010, the OMB took steps to assure that the federal government's 
progress in implementing Section 508 is stronger and achieves results 
more quickly.
    Section 508 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to 
provide technical assistance to agencies on Section 508 implementation. 
GSA has created a number of tools, available at https://www.Section508.gov, to help agencies to develop accessible 
requirements, test the acceptance process, and share lessons learned 
and best practices. For example:
     The BuyAccessible Wizard, https://www.buyaccessible.gov, 
helps build compliant requirements and solicitations;
     The Quick Links site, https://app.buyaccessible.gov/baw/KwikLinksMain.jsp, provides pre-packaged Section 508 solicitation 
documents;
     The BuyAccessible Products and Services Directory, https://app.buyaccessible.gov/DataCenter/ provides a registry of companies and 
accessibility information about their offerings; and
     The Section 508 blog https://buyaccessible.net/blog/ 
provides a venue where stakeholders may share ideas and success 
stories, or engage in conversations on improving accessibility.
    The OMB has directed that several actions be taken to improve 508 
performance:
     By Mid-January 2011, the GSA Office of Governmentwide 
Policy (OGP) will provide updated guidance on making government EIT 
accessible. This guidance will build upon existing resources to address 
challenges, increase oversight, and reduce costs associated with 
acquiring and managing EIT solutions that are not accessible.
     By Mid-January 2011, the GSA OGP will update its general 
Section 508 training to offer refreshed continuous learning modules 
that can be used by contracting officers, program/project managers 
(especially those managing IT

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programs), and contracting officer technical representatives (COTRs) as 
they fulfill their Federal Acquisition Certification requirements.
     In September 2010, the GSA OGP and the Department of 
Justice (DOJ) will issue a survey to allow agencies to assess their 
implementation of Section 508, including accessibility of Web sites and 
other technology used by the agencies. This information will be used by 
the DOJ in preparing its next assessment of agency compliance as 
required by the Rehabilitation Act. The CIOC Accessibility Committee 
will also use this information to identify best practices and lessons 
learned.
     In the spring of 2011, the DOJ will issue a progress 
report on Federal agency compliance with Section 508, the first since 
2004. Going forward, DOJ will meet its obligation to issue a report 
biennially.
     Beginning in FY 2011, the GSA OGP will begin providing OMB 
a quarterly summary report containing results of Section 508 reviews of 
a sample of solicitations posted on FedBizOpps.gov. GSA will provide 
the agencies a summary of the sampling results to facilitate sharing of 
best practices and successes, and to address common challenges.
    This listening session will focus on what other steps the federal 
government can take to increase the accessibility and usability of 
government information and data for persons with disabilities. Input is 
sought on the following questions:
     What can technology do to improve things for people with 
disabilities?
     What can the federal government do to use technology 
better or in new ways?
     What can the federal government do to make technology more 
accessible?
     What emerging technologies are being used by the federal 
government that you are left out of?
     What technologies should the federal government use that 
would enhance your interactions with the federal government?
     What are state and local governments doing that the 
federal government should follow?
     What can the federal government do to influence technology 
accessibility?
    Feedback from the listening session will be used by, and shared 
across, agencies to improve accessibility and usability.

Karen Palm,
Associate Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-22158 Filed 9-3-10; 8:45 am]
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