Let me start by declaring that I am not a lawyer; But:
If the following is correct, CYGWIN does not qualify as an application nor is it an operating system and would (should) not be subject to Section 508. Cygwin is an environment emulator. -------------------------------------------------------------- Summary of Section 508 technical standards Software Applications and Operating Systems: includes usability for people that are visually impaired, such as alternative keyboard navigation. Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications: assures accessibility to web page graphics by the visually impaired using assistive technology such as screen readers and refreshable Braille displays. This is accomplished by using text labels and descriptors for graphics. Telecommunications Products: addresses accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This includes technology compatibility with hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and TTYs. Videos or Multimedia Products: includes requirements for captioning of multimedia products such as training or informational multimedia productions. Captioning or video descriptors must be able to be turned on or off. Self Contained, Closed Products: products with embedded software, such as information kiosks, copiers, and fax machines, often cannot be used with assistive technology. This standard requires that access features be built into these systems. Desktop and Portable Computers: discusses accessibility related to mechanically operated controls such as keyboards and touch screens. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Heaney, Robin G Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 2:09 PM To: cygwin@cygwin.com Cc: Heaney, Robin G; Carrington-Duckett, Laura B. Subject: Section 508 Compliance I checked the FAQ and did numerous searches both on your website and Google, but could not find any mention of Cygwin being section 508 compliant. Can you please let us know if the latest version of Cygwin is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act? If possible, please provide us a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). Regards, Robin Heaney SAIC, NBIS CM Specialist 865-481-2810 Confidentiality Notice: This communication and any attachments may contain information that is proprietary to SAIC and/or its customers. It may be used by the intended recipient only for the purpose for which it was transmitted. If you received this message in error, please return it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Problem reports: http://cygwin.com/problems.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/ -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Problem reports: http://cygwin.com/problems.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/
