Federal Government Takes Leading Role in OA Support for Handicapped Workers

Article Abstract:

The federal government's Interagency Committee for Computer Support of Handicapped Employees is spearheading a movement to establish a policy that ensures handicapped office employees access to computerized devices. One policy being considered would require that all computer equipment sold to the federal government be either adaptable to disabled users or compatible with equipment already adapted. A one-day symposium at the Federal Office Automation Conference, October 31, 1985, will look into advances in computer technology to help the disabled and will provide information on how equipment can be adapted for accessibility by handicapped people.

Computers, Digital computers, Seminars, Conferences, Proposal, Policy, National Government, United States, Handicapped, Adaptability

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State Government Benefits from OA

Article Abstract:

The South Carolina government is automating many functions to increase productivity. The Division of Information Resource Management has set up standards to insure compatibility between state agencies. A state-wide telecommunications network has been installed, as well as a computer store to act as supplier and distributer of hardware and software for personal computers.

Standard, Standardization, State government, Personal Computers, Equipment Acquisition, Telecommunications, Government, South Carolina

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