“…providing electronic equipment accessibility for individuals with disabilities who have special needs is an idea whose time has come” (GSA/ED Guidelines, 1987). The objective of the panel is to provide information to the Human Factors community on (1) the new GSA/ED Accessibility Guidelines with which all government procurements initiated after September 30, 1988 shall comply, and (2) selected issues related to accessibility of electronic equipment by those with disabilities.
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U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. General Services Agency. (1987). Access to Information Technology by Users with Disabilities (Initial Guidelines).Washington, DC: Author.
