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Kansas Partnership for Accessible Technology
October 14, 2014 Meeting
STATUS UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
AMP Releases
AMP was updated to the Summer 2014 Release last month. Features include:
Native PDF Automated Testing Enhanced Document Inventory Report Multiple Technology Platform Reports Enhanced Menu and Report Navigation Coming Soon:
AMP Toolbar for Internet Explorer Upgrade AMP Report Email Notifications Enhancements
Info on what’s new at http://bit.ly/ZiVhgm Recording of preview webinar at http://bit.ly/1slTZg7
AMP Training
Originally scheduled three dates, added a fourth to meet demand
Trained 58 people from 26 agencies Added 30 new AMP accounts
SSB BART Group Webinar
“The Digital Accessibility Maturity Model” Thursday, October 16th
1:00–1:45 PM Details and registration at http://
bit.ly/1vXMagR
Strategic Plan Outreach
Have not met with agencies yet as hoped Have made further preparations,
approached one agency Will proceed
AudioEye
SaaS platform that generates accessible audio representations of websites
Company solicited us Attended demonstration webinar Piloting in some states with NIC, offered
Kansas a chance to participate
WCAG Documentation Survey
Survey that gathers information and ideas to help the W3C WAI Working Groups improve the usability of the WCAG 2.0 support material. The survey focuses on three documents: Techniques for WCAG 2.0 Understanding WCAG 2.0 How to Meet WCAG 2.0
… and briefly asks about some other supporting material. The survey does not cover the WCAG 2.0 standard
because it is a stable, referenceable standard that does not change.
http://goo.gl/FldJ0c
STATE ADA COORDINATOR REPORT
Anthony FadaleState ADA Coordinator
ACCESSIBLE CONTENT SITE AT KU
Kit ColeSoftware Tester/Accessible IT Coordinator, KU Information Technology
Kansas Dual Party Relay and Telecommunications Access
Program (TAP)
Presentation for Kansas Partnership for Accessible Technology (KPAT)
October 14, 2014
Sara Sack, Ph.D
A Little About Assistive Technology for Kansans• Assistive Technology for Kansans is the Statewide Assistive
Technology Program—there is one in every state and territory• ATK is coordinated by the University of Kansans and has been
the SGAT since 1993• Five Assistive Technology Access Sites and one Affiliated AT
Access Site (more about them later--)• Staff of 24 AT Specialists who serve over 2,000 Kansans each
year• Services: demonstration, assessment, borrow equipment,
assistance regarding eligibility and funding applications, training, and reassignment of durable medical equipment and assistive technology
• www.atk.ku.edu
ATK’s New Project: DPRS and TAP
• Kansas Corporation Commission handles the funds for the TAP and Dual Party Relay System
• KTIA had the contract for both services and decided it no longer fit their priorities• Terminated contract with 90 days notice
• ATK was invited to present and a proposal was requested• Selected as the recipient after a panel review
According to the Federal Communications Commission• The term “telecommunications relay services”
means telephone transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or who has a speech disability to engage in communication by wire or radio with one or more individuals, in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of a hearing individual….
Dual Party Relay
• Provides trained, certified interpreters or communication assistants to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking
• Interpreters or CAs provide 24 hour service and equal communication access • Traditional relay service• Captioned Telephone services – CapTel phone,
CapTel for PC/Mac, smartphones, tablets• Speech to Speech relay service
NPRM: Speech to Speech Relay
• Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on key issues:• National STS outreach coordinator to conduct STS
outreach• Consumer eligibility, registration, and verification of
STS users• Further improvements to STS-
• The use of caller profiles and• An advisory committee dedicated to considering
STS issues• Proposed use of Video Assisted STS service
New IP Captioned Telephone Service Requirements• Self-certify to the provider that
• They have a hearing loss requiring use of IP CTS,• They understand that the captioning on the service is
provided by a live CA who listens to the other party on the line and provides the text on the captioned phone
• They understand that the cost of the IP CTS calls is funded through a federal program; and
• They will not permit, to the best of their ability, a person who is not registered to use the service to make captioned telephone calls on the registered consumer’s registered IP captioned telephone service or device.
ATK’s Responsibility• Hamilton Relay is the provider for the Dual Party
Relay Services• ATK management review monthly calls,
complaints, trends in usage, and financial statements
• Complaints and trends are reviewed and reported
• Financial statements are reviewed and approved for payment
KS Telecommunications Access Program(KS TAP)• Provides specialized telephones to people with
disabilities who have trouble using a phone • Regulated by Kansas Corporation Commission,
began in 1997
Eligibility
• Kansas resident• Income less than $55,000 ($3,000 added for
each dependent)• Disability certified by qualified personnel
(physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, audiologist, optometrist, speech language pathologist, VR counselor)
• Has phone or internet service
Frequency of Access
• Eligible individuals can receive telecommunications devices every 4 years• If disability changes and the current device
does not meet the individual’s needs, then a different phone or additional equipment may be approved with documentation
Organizational Changes• ATK provides six regional offices (5 AT Access Sites
and affiliate office in Garden City)• Demonstration sites continue and will provide
demonstrations by appointment• Structure provides support from individuals who
know the regional resources• ATK staff have experience working with individuals
with a variety of disabilities• Consumers have toll-free access to regional help
(800 KAN DO IT) and state management (866-666-1470)
Program Changes
• Vouchers are no longer issued• Completed applications are received via fax or
email• Individuals with mobility issues may receive an
additional handset through TAP• Licensed physician assistants and nurse
practitioners may authorize disability
Current Process
• Applications are mailed, faxed, or emailed to consumers
• Completed applications are sent to Sharon Morton, TAP Coordinator, ATK, 2601 Gabriel, Parsons KS 67357
• Applications are reviewed • Devices are ordered and shipped to consumers
or a third party at the consumer’s request
TAP(Telecommunications Access Program)• Implementation of the new version began on May 12,
2014• 476 Kansans received accessible telecommunications
(telephones, signaler-auditory and visual, CapTel phones, remote pendants, in-line dialers)
• Provide equipment and training on more complex systems
• Beginning collaborative training with demonstration partners in each region
• Packets with Equipment & PDA applications and TAP information cards are being mailed to doctors, audiologists, low vision specialists, etc. across the state.
FUTURE TOPICS AND INITIATIVES
Seeking Suggestions from the Membership
What should be the next areas of focus for the KPAT?
How can we serve the interests of your agency or organization?
What topics would you like to see addressed in future meetings?
Accessible Webinars
“How to Design and Deliver an Accessible Webinar”
ADA National Network webinar from February by Robin Jones, Director of the Great Lakes ADA Center
http://bit.ly/1rqKHdH
OPEN DISCUSSION
Next Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Time:
2:30–4:30 PM
Location:
Landon State Office Building
Room 509900 SW Jackson Street