9 thoughts on “Mobile accessibility presentation at CSUN 2012”

1. Joe Dolson March 5, 2012 at 4:47 pm

   Awesome! Thanks for posting these, Henny.

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   Henny Reply:
   March 6th, 2012 at 1:36 pm

   I decided to go for it in the end, hopefully the slides make sense on their own!
   Lovely to finally meet you Joe

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2. Pooja March 6, 2012 at 10:04 pm

   Henny,
   One quick question – does the 21st century act applies to making mobile web and native apps accessible or does only apply for smart phones devices to have a an accessible web browser?

   Regards
   Pooja

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3. Henny Post authorMarch 6, 2012 at 10:36 pm

   Hi Pooja – my understanding is that it applies to the latter: smart phones and devices shipping with an accessible browser. I’d double check with a legal expert in the States however. Maybe your legal department can look into it for you?

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4. Pooja March 6, 2012 at 11:47 pm

   I too have the same understanding. My legal as of now is inaccessible – thus turned back to you

   Regards
   Pooja

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   Henny Reply:
   March 27th, 2012 at 9:41 am

   Pooja, I have further clarification for you on what the 21st Century Act or CVAA (Communications and Video Accessibility Act) covers in terms of mobile browsing by way of the wonderful Lainey Fairgold. Yes phones with browsers will have to ship with accessible browsers and the law does not require accessible mobile content. You can read the full law or the Federal Communications(FCC) summary.

   Relevant text is:

   SEC. 718. < > INTERNET BROWSERS BUILT INTO
   TELEPHONES USED WITH PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES.

   “(a) Accessibility.–If a manufacturer of a telephone used with
   public mobile services (as such term is defined in section 710(b)(4)(B))
   includes an Internet browser in such telephone, or if a provider of
   mobile service arranges for the inclusion of a browser in telephones to
   sell to customers, the manufacturer or provider shall ensure that the
   functions of the included browser (including the ability to launch the
   browser) are accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or
   have a visual impairment, unless doing so is not achievable, except that
   this subsection shall not impose any requirement on such manufacturer or
   provider–
   “(1) to make accessible or usable any Internet browser
   other than a browser that such manufacturer or provider includes
   or arranges to include in the telephone; or
   “(2) to make Internet content, applications, or services
   accessible or usable (other than enabling individuals with
   disabilities to use an included browser to access such content,
   applications, or services).

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   Lainey Feingold Reply:
   March 27th, 2012 at 3:57 pm

   Hi Henny. True that the 21st century CVAA does not require phone *providers* or *manufacturers* to make apps or content accessible. But I think other U.S. (and other) laws *do* require accessible mobile content. In U.S. – the Americans with Disabilities Act covers all state and local governments and public accommodations (public and private schools / stores / hospitals / etc. etc. etc.). And other laws cover other entities. When covered entities offer services and benefits and provide information – they need to be accessible. Apps, mobile content and websites included! p.s. – official disclaimer: this is not legal advice – if you have a legal issue, please consult a lawyer. The professional disclaimer on my website applies to my posted comments on other sites – http://lflegal.com/site-help/#disclaimer

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   Henny Reply:
   March 27th, 2012 at 4:49 pm

   Thank you Lainey – this is incredibly useful. Also positive to read that the ADA does cover mobile content.

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