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.

Questions?

• For more information:

• Sara Sack (620-421-8367)ssack@ku.edu

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