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Access

Definition:

The ability to use, modify, or affect an IT system or to gain entry to a physical area or location.

Theme(s):
Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, Accessibility
Topic(s):
EA: Security Architecture, Security, Accessibility
Related Policies and Standards:
Minimum Accessibility Standard

Assistive Technology Services

Definition:
Assistive Technology Services is composed of hardware and software that help people who are physically or visually impaired, as well as ensuring electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public (i.e. 508 Compliant). This includes developing standards for all electronic and information technology.
Theme(s):
Technology Business Management, Enterprise Architecture, Accessibility
Topic(s):
Accessibility
Context:
IT Business Function

Equivalent Access

Definition:

Providing users with disabilities with content and interaction that is similar or identical to that provided to users without disabilities, in a form that produces a similar user experience.  Users should be provided direct access to the same content unless providing direct access to that content is not possible due to technical or legal limitations.

Theme(s):
Accessibility
Topic(s):
Accessibility
Context:
Accessibility

Mobile Device

Definition:

Any hand-portable device capable of text, voice, email, instant messaging (“IM”), photo messaging or other types of data communication. This policy is not meant to apply to: cars, boats, airplanes, laptop computers, desktop computers, unpiloted aerial vehicles (drones), gps receivers, radios

Theme(s):
General IT, Information Security, Infrastructure Management, Enterprise Architecture
Topic(s):
EA: Application Architecture, EA: Infrastructure Architecture, EA: Security Architecture, Infrastructure, Accessibility
Related Policies and Standards:
Securing Information Technology Assets, Securing Information Technology Assets Standards (Parts Rescinded), Accessibility, Mobile Device Usage

Undue Burden

Definition:

Undue burden means significant and unreasonable difficulty or expense. In determining whether an action would result in an undue burden, an agency shall consider all agency resources available to the program or component for which the covered technology is being developed, procured, maintained, or used.

Theme(s):
Accessibility
Topic(s):
Accessibility, EA: Application Architecture
Context:
Accessibility