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RE: Section 508 Compliance


Cygwin uses windows display libraries.  So, it would seem that Windows
usability or accessibility tools might work on the Cygwin Console or an
X-Cygwin window.

Have you tried any of them? I just tried the Magnifier and it works just
fine.

-----Original Message-----
From: Heaney, Robin G [mailto:ROBIN.G.HEANEY@saic.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:44 PM
To: Mr Webber
Cc: Carrington-Duckett, Laura B.
Subject: RE: Section 508 Compliance

Thank you for your email.  Can you let me know if Cygwin has any
user-interface that could be affected?

Thanks,
Robin Heaney
SAIC

-----Original Message-----
From: Mr Webber [mailto:captain_webber@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:40 PM
To: Heaney, Robin G; cygwin@cygwin.com
Cc: Carrington-Duckett, Laura B.
Subject: RE: Section 508 Compliance



Let me start by declaring that I am not a lawyer; But:

If the following is correct, CYGWIN does not qualify as an application
nor
is it an operating system and would (should) not be subject to Section
508.

Cygwin is an environment emulator.

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Summary of Section 508 technical standards

Software Applications and Operating Systems: includes usability for
people
that are visually impaired, such as alternative keyboard navigation. 
Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications: assures
accessibility to web page graphics by the visually impaired using
assistive
technology such as screen readers and refreshable Braille displays. This
is
accomplished by using text labels and descriptors for graphics. 
Telecommunications Products: addresses accessibility for people who are
deaf
or hard of hearing. This includes technology compatibility with hearing
aids, assistive listening devices, and TTYs. 

Videos or Multimedia Products: includes requirements for captioning of
multimedia products such as training or informational multimedia
productions. Captioning or video descriptors must be able to be turned
on or
off. 

Self Contained, Closed Products: products with embedded software, such
as
information kiosks, copiers, and fax machines, often cannot be used with
assistive technology. This standard requires that access features be
built
into these systems. 
Desktop and Portable Computers: discusses accessibility related to
mechanically operated controls such as keyboards and touch screens.

-----Original Message-----
From: cygwin-owner@cygwin.com [mailto:cygwin-owner@cygwin.com] On Behalf
Of
Heaney, Robin G
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:09 PM
To: cygwin@cygwin.com
Cc: Heaney, Robin G; Carrington-Duckett, Laura B.
Subject: Section 508 Compliance

I checked the FAQ and did numerous searches both on your website and
Google, but could not find any mention of Cygwin being section 508
compliant.  

Can you please let us know if the latest version of Cygwin is compliant
with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act?  If possible, please provide
us a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).


Regards,
Robin Heaney
SAIC, NBIS CM Specialist
865-481-2810

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