Originally Posted by Kali Yuga
Egads. Has anyone other than Elfwreck actually read any part of the originating article...?
• All the ruling is saying is that until menus offer TTS capability, an ebook reader is not ADA compliant. So if a class uses an ebook as course materials, they just need to make those same materials available in a compliant means as well (e.g. braille).
• As soon as the menus work with TTS, the devices will be compliant.
• There is no requirement or legal obligation for a manufacturer to add that capability if they choose not to.
• Amazon announced months ago they were going to add that capability.
• The ADA was written in the 90s and updated a few years ago. This is not the government popping in out of nowhere and making a declaration.
As to the ebook pilot programs, I don't see any reason why they can't continue to run the study by merely offering the disabled students alternate materials, as long as they can be provided in the same time frame.
By the way, jasonfedelem, you might want to keep in mind that the ADA also prevents employers from discriminating against your daughter, and requires schools to accommodate her needs. Are you sure you want the government to stay out of this matter altogether...?  |