Kiosk Association Panelist for US Access Board Open Meeting on SSTMs in Point-of-Sale and in Ticketing

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May 13, 2021, 17:06 ET

DENVER, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Access Board will host panel discussions on self-service transaction machines (SSTMs), including point-of-sales machines & ticket kiosks, at its next virtual Board meeting on May 19 from 1:00 – 3:15 (ET). The Association is participating as a panelist. One panel is representatives from advocacy organizations who will discuss usability issues and accessibility barriers. Another panel will address efforts by research and industry to improve access to SSTMs. The public is welcome to attend this event. Registration is not required.

Here is the agenda.

Welcome, Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director
1:00 – 2:00 Panel Discussion on Usability Issues

Mark Hill, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network
Donald D. Overton, Jr., Blinded Veterans Association
Clayton Lewis, Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
Dave Pierson, United Spinal Association

2:00 – 2:10 Overview of Existing ADA & Section 508 Standards, Bruce Bailey
2:10 – 3:15 Panel Discussion on SSTM Accessibility

Craig Keefner, Kiosk Manufacturer Association
Dr. Gregg Vanderheiden and Bern Jordan, The Trace Center
Phil Day, NCR
Laura Boniello Miller, Vispero

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Digital Signage Blog —interactive digital displays
Menu Board — digital menus, indoor and outdoor. Panasonic, Keyser, Peerless and LG contribute .
i-Telehealth — remote health monitoring and treatment
Touch Screens — touchscreen technology. LED Fine Pitch Displays
PatientKiosk — patient registration kiosks like Epic Welcome Kiosk
Digital Business — browser lockdown, commercial grade tablets & All-In-One computers
Automated Retail — retail automation innovations
Thin Client Computing — Chromebooks, Zero Clients and standard Thin Client
Point Of Sale RFPs — website for RFPs issued for POS
Smart City Design — e.g renovating downtowns for pedestrian access long term