Technical Standards for Workplace Technologies – Peatworks

Technical Standards for Workplace Technologies

Lauren Rabb2021-02-10T18:21:44+00:00Last updated: February 10, 2021|Tags: Procurement|

Even if you’re new to the world of accessible technology, you’ve probably heard terms tossed around that relate to accessibility standards and regulations—like “508 compliant” and “WCAG.”

The information below will demystify some of the technical standards that apply to accessibility and explain how they differ from laws and regulations.

Knowing exactly what “accessibility” means in technical terms will:

  • Help employers work with their technology vendors and internal developers, and in some cases clarify legal requirements.
  • Support vendors in their efforts to organize their development activities to meet or exceed legal requirements.
  • Enable employees and job applicants with disabilities to understand how specific technology issues relate to their use of technologies in the workplace.

Standards, Laws, and Regulations

To begin, it’s important to understand the difference between technical standards and laws and regulations. Roughly speaking, accessibility laws establish what is going to be covered (e.g., wireless phones) and who will have the authority to enforce and develop rules implementing the law (e.g., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)). Meanwhile, regulations spell out the details of implementation and enforcement.

Sometimes technical standards are included in the regulations; other times external standards, developed by a recognized standards body, are “incorporated by [...]

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