General Committee Recommendation for Reorganization Format 2

FORMAT #2

• Here is the latest version of format #2 from the General Working Group.

• There is an earlier structure (Format #1) also on the table which we have not formally removed so it will be presented as well. But this one seems to be the one that resonates with most people.

• In this version CONTENT moved to bottom since Position 6 since that brings all product provisions together.

• Both versions can be found on the TEITAC wiki at http://teitac.org/wiki/Linear_Sortable_Format.

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1. Overall Functional Performance Criteria

{Functional Performance Criteria go here}

2. Provisions for Hardware Aspects of Product

2a. All Products with Hardware

{Hardware Requirements that apply to all products go here: tactile key indicators, standard ports and connections for alternative input/output devices and alternative to biometric ID}

2b. If the Product has Physical Controls

{Requirements for physical controls go here: ADAAG approach and reach specs for products that stand independently, ADAAG control specs for tactilely discernable, pinch/twist/grasp, repeat and status indication}

2c. If the Product has Standard Keyboard or Keyboard Interface

{Requirements for keyboard operation}

2d. If the product has Audio Output

{Requirements for audio output: connectors, amplification, compatibility with hearing aids}

3. Software & General Behavior Provisions

3a. All products

{Requirements that apply to all products: equivalence for visual information (active and passive), consistent use of images, no interference with access features, time/repeat adjustments, flashing, etc.}

3b. If the Product has Visual Output or Display

{Requirements relating to active display of information: color, moving text or animation, visible focus/cursors, no override of display settings}

3c. If Software runs on platform with Operating System with AT Support

{Requirements for software (and driver) support for assistive technology}

3d. If Software runs on “Closed” system (no AT Support)

{Requirements to make products that are closed to any type of AT usable without that AT}

4. Additional Provisions for Audio-Visual Content or Players/Displays

4a. If Audio and/or Video content

{Requirements for AV content: captioning, audio description, and synchronized alternatives for audio and video with interaction.}

4b. If Product (hardware or software) Plays or Displays A-V Material

Requirements for support for captions, descriptions and cross-ref to other applicable requirements}

5. Additional Provisions for Real-time Voice Conversation Functionality

(Previously telecom, now including VoIP, etc.)

{Requirements for voice conversation: applications, auto-reset, text with voice conversations, IVR, Caller ID and alternative support for connections for text terminal/mic toggle}

6. Electronic Content Provisions (for products, training, or E&IT services)

6a. If Web Content

{Web content requirements}

6b. If a Content Format

{Requirements for content formats}

6c. Additional requirements for Web Content Authoring Tools (MOVED FROM 3e)

{Additional Requirements for software tools specifically designed to author web content }

7. Information, Documentation and Support

7a. Product Documentation and help

{Requirements for access to and content of documentation and help}

7b. Support and E&IT related services

{Requirements for access and availability of support and training}

8. Product Development Process (255 only)

{Process guidance, including PWD, access in design, development & fabrication, no decrease in access}