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Issues and Answers in Digitization
A Joint CENDI/FLICC/FADGI/NSF Workshop Series
Workshop 9 – Purchasing Section 508 Accessible Products & Services
presented by
Helen Chamberlain
Program Director, Center for
IT Accommodation,
General Services Administration
Alexander Koudry
Deputy Director, IT Accessibility & Workforce Division,
General Services Administration
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
1:30-3:30PM EDT
National Science Foundation, Stafford II Room II-555 ¹
There is no fee, but registration is required.
Space is limited.
Webcast via Adobe Connect is available on a first come, first served basis.
Empower yourself to make informed, legal decisions in your purchasing of Electronic and
Information Technology (EIT). This session is a must for all personnel who purchase EIT products and services to include Federal/Military managers, supervisors, requiring officials, purchase card holders, and contracting officials. Learn how Section 508 impacts the procurement process with regard to market research and requirements for EIT products and services as well as the legal responsibilities to comply with the law. This session will provide an overview of how to develop compliant requirements for procurements, providing tools such as the Buy Accessible Wizard, and techniques and resources for conducting market research. Section 508 requires that all EIT “procured, maintained, used, or developed” by the Federal Government is accessible for people with disabilities. This affects everything from websites on your internet as well at your intranet, to video and multimedia products, software
applications and operating systems, telecommunications, kiosks, hardware, desktop and portable computers and copiers and fax machines.
For Additional Information and to Register:
Register Online
¹For non-NSF personnel, report to NSF Headquarters to follow security protocol*
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230
(Marymount/Ballston Commons Metro Stop on the Orange Line)
*Note: please email kotts@nsf.gov to arrange a building access pass and bring a
valid photo ID to present to NSF Security
