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VITA TRAINING ANALYSIS CHART
| If your business requirement is: | Take this class: | Benefit: |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Section 508; What is the law and how does it apply to my Information Technology products and services? As a government agency employee, what do I need to know about 508? | Overview of Section 508 Standards: A detailed review of the law and accessibility standards (TEC-SW-004) | We will "de-mystify" the standards and explain exactly how they apply in typical IT environments. |
| Understanding Section 508; What is the law and how does it apply to my Information Technology products and services? As a vendor offering IT products and services to federal agencies, what is the risk of non-compliance? | Overview of Section 508 Standards: A detailed review of the law and accessibility standards (TEC-SW-004) | We will "de-mystify" the standards and explain exactly how they apply in typical IT environments. |
| What do our webmasters and IT support staffs need to know to ensure we are deploying--or maintaining--fully accessible and Section 508-compliant Enterprise and client-based software applications? How do we get answers to specific technical questions? | Developing Accessible Software Applications (TEC-SW-001) | This is a highly technical course, intended for webmasters & programmers. |
| What do our webmasters and IT support staff need to know to ensure we are deploying (or maintaining) fully accessible and Section 508-compliant websites and webpage content? How do we get answers to specific technical questions? | Developing Accessible and Section 508-compliant Websites and Web Content (TEC-SW-002) | This is a highly technical course, intended for webmasters & programmers. |
| I manage an IT department. I need to know how to document what steps I must take to move my department to a Section 508-compliant state. How do I determine my current compliance status? How do I create and document my plan for moving towards full compliance? I need specific tools and knowledge, not just general information. | Developing your IT Accessibility Implementation Plan (TEC-VA-003) | This course is intended for IT managers and planners. You leave the course with a template for a plan you can apply immediately to your group. |
| I am responsible for purchasing IT products and services that are Section 508-compliant. How do I identify or locate and compare multiple product offerings to determine which one best meets Section 508 standards? | Using Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) in the IT Procurement Process (TEC-SW-003) | We will explain the VPAT process and show you examples of good (and bad) VPATs. |
| I need to purchase accessible and Section 508-compliant hardware and software. I need to understand what tools are available to help me purchase accessible products and services. | Using Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) in the IT Procurement Process (TEC-SW-003) | Learn how to use VPATs to identify and purchase accessible and 508-compliant products. (Good follow-on to the IT Accessibility Implementation Plan class) Templates and examples are provided. |
| I want to sell IT products to the federal government. What documents do I need to prepare to show that my product meets Section 508? Also, how does the government determine if my product is the "most compliant to Section 508?" | Using Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) in the IT Procurement Process (TEC-SW-003) | We will explain the VPAT process and show you examples of good--and bad--VPATs. |
| I have staff that uses JAWS™ at work. Is there some way could they help me determine if my IT products are accessible and/or Section 508 compliant? | Using JAWS™ as an Accessibility Testing Tool (TEC-SW-005) | Your JAWS™ users will be shown how to use this tool to support your internal Section 508 testing. |
