Accessibility of web sites is only a smart part of DII, but it is the first
step in enabling of a DII for all eligible people.
On 2023-12-21 the Office of Management and Budget released the first new
guidance on the accessibility of Federal websites in over a decade. While
all agencies are bound by section 298, only 23:% were fully
compliant. About one in four Americans have a disability, or 61 million
people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Without some sort of monitoring of conformance the accessibility has been
declining. The new guidelines are designed to enable monitoring of section
508, but that does not go far into enabling a DII. Perhaps legislation on
DII is required to include it as part of the OMB continuing compliance
guidelines. (OMV 2023)
Natalie Alms, "OMB releases ‘broad’ accessibility guidance for government
tech" (20223-12-21)
https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2023/12/omb-releases-broad-acces…
Office of Management and Budget, "OMB Releases Digital Accessibility
Guidance to Ensure All Americans Have Ability to Access Critical Government
Resources" The White House (2023-12-21)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/briefing-room/2023/12/21/omb-releases-digita…
Perhaps this information can be accommodated in a future release of DII.
Be the change you want to see in the world ..tom
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RIUP 2024 elections: 3 nominees have stepped forward: Noreen Whysel, Justin
Byrd and Jim Kragh. Are there any other nominations?
Since Justin recently joined our WG this year, I ask him to share a little
insight on his professional career. And please re-read Tom's document with
an eagle eye so we can advance this as a final draft doc to the Leadership
Council. Have a nice evening, and a special wish and a prayer for a Happy
and Healthy Fun Holiday with family and friends as you welcome and
celebrate 2024! Jim
*Comments from Justin:*
Originating from Scranton, PA, my professional journey has been dedicated
to championing online safety, privacy, and inclusion. My experience in
these areas has driven my commitment to ethical digital practices. As
the incoming Vice Chair of IEEE 7012, I am continuing to deepen my
understanding of digital privacy and security. Additionally, I've led side
discussions at InternetSafety Labs, focusing on the emergent risks of
AI/ML, particularly in enhancing online safety and privacy. I am also a
regular voting member of the Kantara DeepFakes working group and an active
participant in W3C COGA, both are roles that demonstrate my deep
involvement in key areas of digital ethics and accessibility.
My regional involvement with the Northern Tier Regional Planning &
Development Commission's Get Connected program, now in Machi’s fourth round
of grant funding, highlights my commitment to bridging the digital divide.
This work, along with my academic contributions at Lackawanna College and
my pursuit of a CIPP/US certification, underscores my dedication to the
field of digital security and privacy.
I am also the lead Maker/Operator for Machi-Systems, a holistic small to
medium-sized marketing and management agency (SMM). In addition to my
technical expertise, I offer skills in holistic marketing and management
for small to medium-sized projects. I am eager to contribute to
facilitation, management, and leadership roles within RIUP/Kantera.
Please note, I am not currently a paying member of Kantara. I understand
the importance of org-membership in leadership roles, similar to my
arrangement with IEEE. Ideally, my involvement with RIUP could be included
in the current year's dues and fees budget.
For a comprehensive view of my professional background, you can visit my
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-b-978277100/.
I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my diverse experience to
RIUP, particularly in advancing our shared goal of expanding digital access
for underserved communities. I look forward to contributing as Vice-Chair
in both technical and leadership capacities. Have a nice evening,
Justin