Section 508 Reference Guide Version 3.30
Quick Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
- 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications
- 1194.23 Telecommunication Products
- 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products
- E-Learning and Multimedia
- 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products
- 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers
- Tools to Evaluate Section 508 Compliance
- Appendix A: Subparts C and D of Section 508
- Appendix B: Tips for Creating Accessible Products
- Appendix C: Section 508 Evaluation of a USPTO Software System
- Appendix D: Glossary
- Appendix E: USPTO Section 508 Instructions, Forms and Processes
- Appendix F: Supplementary Questions to Improve Understanding
Full Table of Contents
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Introduction
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1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
- Overview
- Remember that…
- References
- (a) keyboard input / text output
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Windows Shortcut Keys
- System-Wide Shortcut Keys
- System-Wide Accessibility Options and Tools Shortcut Keys
- General Shortcut Keys for Applications
- Navigation and Window Controls Shortcut Keys
- Menu Controls Shortcut Keys
- Edit Box Shortcut Keys
- Dialog Box and Common Controls Shortcut Keys
- Windows Explorer Shortcut Keys
- Microsoft Office XP Shortcut Keys
- (b) accept accessibility features
- (c) expose input focus
- (d) provide interface information
- (e) use images consistently
- (f) provide textual information
- (g) accept display attributes
- (h) provide non-animated mode
- (i) supplement color coding
- (j) providing color selections
- (k) avoid fast flashing/blinking
- (l) providing electronic forms
- Questions to Improve Understanding
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1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications
- Overview
- Remember that…
- References
- (a) provide text equivalents
- (b) synchronize multimedia alternatives
- (c) supplement color coding
- (d) readability without styles
- (e) server-side image maps
- (f) client-side image maps
- (g) simple table headers
- (h) complex table headers
- (i) identify frames with titles
- (j) avoid fast flashing/blinking
- (k) providing text-only pages
- (l) identify script information
- (m) providing required plug-ins
- (n) providing electronic forms
- (o) skipping repetitive links
- (p) interactive system timeouts
- General Rules for Compliant Web Pages
- Quick Tips for Building an Accessible Website
- Questions to Improve Understanding
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1194.23 Telecommunication Products
- Overview
- Remember that…
- References
- (a) TTY function / compatibility
- (b) TTY signal protocols
- (c) interactive system usability
- (d) interactive system timeouts
- (e) telecommunications functions
- (f) mandatory volume control
- (g) automatic volume reset
- (h) magnetic wireless coupling
- (i) hearing technology interference
- (j) transmission of information
- (k)(1) tactilely discernible controls
- (k)(2) operability of controls
- (k)(3) adjustable key repeat rate
- (k)(4) discernible status of controls
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1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products
- Overview
- Remember that…
- References
- (a) caption decoder circuitry
- (b) secondary audio circuitry
- (c) open or closed captions
- (d) audio descriptions
- (e) user-selectability
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E-Learning and Multimedia
- Introduction
- Overview
- Technology
- Remember that…
- References
- Equivalent Access vs. Alternative Access
- Customization Based on User Preference
- Equivalent Access to Auditory and Visual Content
- Guidelines for Accessible Delivery of Presentations
- Guidelines for Accessible Delivery of Text
- Guidelines for Accessible Delivery of Audio
- Guidelines for Accessible Delivery of Images
- Guidelines for Accessible Delivery of Multimedia
- Guidelines for Accessible Interface Navigation
- Questions to Improve Understanding
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1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products
- Overview
- Remember that…
- References
- (a) usability without assistive technology
- (b) interactive system timeouts
- (c) redundancy for touch controls
- (d) redundancy for biometric controls
- (e) providing auditory output
- (f) mandatory volume control & reset
- (g) supplement color coding
- (h) providing color selections
- (i) avoid fast flashing/blinking
- (j)(1) vertical reference plane
- (j)(2) height of proximal controls
- (j)(3) height of recessed controls
- (j)(4) maximum depth of controls
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1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers
- Overview
- Remember that…
- References
- (a) accessibility of controls
- (b) redundancy for touch controls
- (c) redundancy for biometric controls
- (d) providing hardware interfaces
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Tools to Evaluate Section 508 Compliance
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Appendix A: Subparts C and D of Section 508
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Appendix B: Tips for Creating Accessible Products
- Software Accessibility Improvements
- Best Practice Principles for Accessibility in E-Learning
- E-Learning Accessibility Checkpoints
- Tips for Designing E-Learning for People with…
- IBM Accessibility Checklists
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Appendix C: Section 508 Evaluation of a USPTO Software System
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Appendix D: Glossary
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Appendix E: USPTO Section 508 Instructions, Forms and Processes
- Introduction
- EIT Procurement Checklist and Instructions
- Software Development (Proprietary Systems)
- Web Development
- EIT Procurement by Credit Card
- Appendix F: Supplementary Questions to Improve Understanding
Acknowledgements
This guide is the result of the efforts of many, many people and organizations. Major contributors include:
United States Patent and Trademark Office