TecAccess to Host Section 508/Accessibility Audio Conference for Private Industry

(804) 749-8646
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Rockville, VA - June 3, 2009 -- TecAccess to Host Section 508/Accessibility Audio Conference for Private Industry.

Section 508/Accessibility Audio Conference:
Speaker Title: Event Date: Event Time: Duration: Quantity Discount:	Debra Ruh, Founder & CEO Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:30am to 12:30pm Eastern Time (Time Zone Converter) 60 minutes Buy 2 items, get 25% off your order using coupon code FX25%OFF

People with disabilities are one of the largest and fastest growing minority groups, with over $220 billion in discretionary income in the US alone. But beyond the business case, access to electronic and information technology by persons with disabilities is protected by law, including Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 requires that electronic and information technology developed or purchased by the federal government is accessible by people with disabilities, and government procurement officers are strictly prohibited from doing business with any company that is not Section 508 compliant.

Currently, there are major changes underway in accessibility legislation that all companies must be aware of and prepared to address. Section 508 is under revision, there have been recent amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the UN is expected to soon ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which includes IT accessibility mandates. This audio conference highlights the changes that will impact your company, and provides important information on compliance

This audio conference covers:

• The importance of complying with Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
• An overview of upcoming changes to Section 508
• Recent amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act
• How an accessible design approach to technology can improve your bottom line
• Other legal mandates regarding accessibility

About the speaker:

Debra Ruh is the founder and CEO of TecAccess, providing accessibility solutions to government, education and industry. Debra was appointed to the Olmstead Board and Veteran Employment Board and serves as a board member of the US Business Leadership Network, Virginia Business Leadership Network, VA CEO Council, and the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center Advisory Panel.

Debra is the recipient of numerous awards, including Federal Computer Week´s 2008 "Fed Top 100 Award," ANCOR Foundation´s 2008 Community Builder Award, Dell´s 2008 "Innovative Business" Award, 2007 Enterprising Women Magazine´s Advocacy Award, Northrop Grumman´s 2007 Community Support Award, and the 2007 Wells Fargo/NAWBO "Trailblazer" Award. She has been invited to speak on accessibility initiatives all over the world, and has been featured on CNN, NPR, CBS, ABC, NBC and in Fortune Magazine, US News & World Report, America´s Best, and Washington Technology.

Who should attend?

• C-Suite Executives
• Marketing Directors, Managers & VPs
• Public Relations
• Legal Counsel
• Risk Managers
• Regulatory Affairs
• IT, Usability Experts & Accessibility Managers
• Human Resources

*Please note: Each registration covers one line connected to the audio conference. Attendees dialing from separate locations are required to have separate registrations.

Register here.

About TecAccess

TecAccess is the most awarded risk management and accessibility consultancy in the world. TecAccess turns potential risks into a marketplace advantage through leading accessibility services and products. With a focus on Section 508 compliance, TecAccess makes Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) accessible to the world´s largest and fastest growing demographic - people with disabilities. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).

For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646, e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.

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