0 Accessibility Standardization of Information and Communications Technology in Japan April 11, 2005

1 Contents 1. Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Accessibility 2. JIS X8341-1: Common Guidelines 3. JIS X8341-2: Information Processing Equipment 4. JIS X8341-3: Web Content 5. Next Steps in JIS for Accessibility 6. JIS X8341-4: Telecommunication equipment 7. JIS X8341-5: Office equipment Annex 1. Other Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Accessibility 2. Other JBMIA industrial standards and Technical Reports(TR) for Accessibility 3. Nov. 2004, Proposal to ITU-T for telecommunications equipment and services for Accessibility

2 Tiers of Standards 1. Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Accessibility X X (1) Basic standard (Guide 71) (2) Group standard (IT Sector Guide) (3) Specific standards ISO/IEC Guide 71 JIS X8071 :2003 Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities JIS X : 2004 Guidelines for older persons and persons with disabilities - information and communications equipment, software and services - Part1:Common Guidelines X X JIS X8341-2: 2004 Information Processing Equipment JIS X8341-3: 2004 Web Contents JIS X8341-4: 2005 Telecommunication equipment JIS X8341-5: 2005 Digital copying machines, multi-function devices and printers

3 2. JIS X8341-1:Common Guidelines Established in May 2004 General principle for the information accessibility standard Terms of reference common to specific products in the ICT area Basic functions of individual product ensure information accessibility Covers respective stages in the product life cycle

4 2. JIS X8341-1:Common Guidelines a) Can be operated and used even if visual information is missing. b) Can be operated and used even if auditory information is missing. c) Can be operated and used if speech is difficult. d) Can be operated and used regardless of differences in physique. e) Can be operated and used regardless of differences in muscular strength and/or control power. f) Can be operated and used by persons with impaired lower limbs. g) Can be operated and used by wheelchair users. h) Can be operated and used with only one hand, either left or right. i) Can be operated and used by individuals who have limited motion of hands, fingers, or artificial limbs. a)Consider product operation and use that does not impose excessive burden on ability of cognition and memory. b)Consider product operation and use irrespective of differences in culture and/or languages. c)Consider product operation and use by novices/new users. Basic requirements Recommended considerations

5 2. JIS X8341-1:Common Guidelines ・ Approved as NP at TC159SC4 (Ergonomics of human- system interaction) in July 2004 ・ Project editor: Dr. Hajime Yamada ( Japan ) Co-editor : Dr. Jim Carter ( Canada ) ・ First meeting was held at Tokyo in Dec ・ To be ISO “Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Part 20: Accessibility guidelines for information communication equipment and services: General guidelines” Proposal to ISO

6 3. JIS X8341-2:Information Processing Equipment Established in June 2004 For information processing equipment (PCs and related devices ) Arrangement of descriptions for ease of understanding by designers All items described are mandatory as a general rule Implementers may identify applicable items according to the class or specifications of the product

7 3. JIS X8341-2:Information Processing Equipment Requirements for Systems Input and Output 6.2 Acoustic Information (Output) Display of Acoustic Status Important acoustic output information shall be presented in a form other than the auditory medium 6.4 Keys and Buttons (Input) Setting Function of Input Fixing Condition with Keys, Switches and Buttons Systems should be set by users with a time lapse between the time when the key, button or switch is activated and the time when input is perceived.

8 Established in June 2004 For web content Description of problems for users, proposition of response by implementers Accumulation of domestic/overseas rules Japanese computer vendors Advanced local governments WCAG1.0(W3C) US Rehabilitation Acts Japanese Specific Issues (Pronunciation of kanji, notation of ruby ） 4. JIS X8341-3: Web Content

9 As to non-textual information such as moving pictures, alternate information may be supplied by means of captions or explanation of the situation Figure 4-1 Example of caption described with SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Movie Caption

10 Figure 4-2 Example in which items are hard to distinguish only from differences in color Information needed to understand or work upon the web content should not be given only with colors Figure 4-3 Example in which items are easy to distinguish because a line is drawn to the caption 4. JIS X8341-3: Web Content

11 In 2005 Office equipment: Copiers, Printers Japan Business Machines & Information Systems Industries Association （ JBMIA JBMS Guidelines for older persons and persons with disabilities – digital copying machines, multi-function devices and printers 5. Next Steps in JIS for Accessibility Software Electric household appliances for information Communication equipment: Phone, Fax, etc. Communications and Information Network Association of Japan （ CIAJ Guidelines for older persons and persons with disabilities - Telecommunication equipment JIS X JIS X The future objects (not planned)

12 6. JIS X8341-4: Telecommunication equipment Nov. 2004, CIAJ proposed to the Study Group 16, ITU-T Approved by the last SG16 meeting Basic Concept –Principles of Accessibility of Telecommunications Equipment for Persons with Disabilities – Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (Oct, 1998) Guidelines –Accessibility Guidelines for Telecommunications Equipment for Persons with Disabilities – Telecommunications Access Council (July, 2000) –Telecommunications Accessibility Guidelines for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities – Information-Communications Access Council (May, 2004)

13 Amber color back light liquid crystal Telephone call speed adjustment Toneadjustment Volume adjustment Large one touch dial Bone Conduction Telephone Communication equipment Example SANYO Electric Co., Ltd Source ： Communication and Information network Association of Japan 6. JIS X8341-4: Telecommunication equipment

14 7. JIS X8341-5: Office equipment JBMIA issued “Accessibility design guideline ver.1.0” for office equipment in June 2000 in Japan. This guideline takes into account the Section 508 of the rehabilitation act and JBMS is based on it. Committee draft for JIS X “Guidelines for older persons and persons with disabilities- information communication equipment and services Part 5: Office equipment” which is based on JBMS has been publicly opened in January 2005.

15 7. JIS X8341-5: Office equipment Cases of assistive technology for visually impaired persons Fig. 7-3 Display enlargement Larger buttons and larger texts can be displayed when display enlargement function is selected. Fig. 7-1 RUI Blind user also can operate copier machine via PC connected by network with assistive technology like screen readers. Fig. 7-2 Tactically discernable keys Braille is put in near each key. Fig. 7-4 Display inversion LCD(liquid crystal display) can be used with inverted if display is glaring. 4.2 Basic requirements a) Shall be operable even if it is hard to get visual information 5.4 Requirements for control panel a-3) Control panel display should be able to enlarge font size and adjust contrast.

16 7. JIS X8341-5: Office equipment Cases of assistive technology for wheel chair users Fig.7-6 ADF(Automatic Document Feeder) handle 図 3 スキャナー分離 Fig.7-5 Tilt structure of control panel The angle of control panel can be tilted and wheelchair users easily access to it. Fig.7-8 Dual control panelsFig.7-7 Separated scanner The handle reduces the difficulty in opening and closing ADF. Especially it helps wheelchair users. Scanner part can be separately set on a table. Machine has 2 control panels and wheelchair users can operate easily. 4.2 Basic requirements g) Shall be operable by wheel chair users

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18 Annex : 1. Other Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Accessibility (1) ● JISS0013 Guidelines for the elderly and people with disabilities - Auditory signals on consumer products ● JISS0014 Guidelines for the elderly and people with disabilities - Auditory signals on consumer products - Sound pressure levels of signals for the elderly and in noisy conditions ● JISS0022 Guidelines for all people including elderly and people with disabilities - Packaging and receptacles - Test methods for opening ● JISS0031 Guidelines for the elderly and people with disabilities - Visual signs and displays - Specification of age -related relative luminance and its use in assessment of light ● JISS0032 Guidelines for the elderly and people with disabilities - Visual signs and displays - Estimation of minimum legible size for a Japanese single character ● JIST0901 Guidelines of electronic guide system using audible signage for visually impaired persons

19 Annex : 1. Other Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Accessibility (2) ● JISS0023 Guidelines for designing of clothes in consideration of the elderly people ● JISS0024 Guidelines for older persons and persons with disables - Housing equipments ● JISS0025 Guidelines for all people including elderly and people with disabilities -Packaging and receptacles -Tactile warnings of danger-Requirements ● JIST9251 Dimensions and patterns of raised parts of tactile ground surface indicators for blind persons selling JIS on JSA Web Sore

20 Annex : 2. Other JBMIA industrial standards and Technical Reports(TR) for Accessibility ● JBMS Auditory signal (English version available) ● JBMS Guidelines for older persons and persons with disabilities-copier, multi-function machine and page printer ● JBMIA-TR Operable zone of the office equipment for wheel chair users-recommended dimensions ● JBMIA-TR Operable zone of the office equipment for wheel chair -technique of calculation

21 Proposed contents Scope Definitions General principles Common requirements Requirements for specific areas Annex : 3. Nov. 2004, Proposal to ITU-T for telecommunications equipment and services for Accessibility

22 Items to be discussed (1) – Scope and Definitions Scope –Scope for which the guidelines apply Definitions –Definitions of several terminology used in the guidelines Annex : 3. Nov. 2004, Proposal to ITU-T for telecommunications equipment and services for Accessibility

23 Items to be discussed (2) – General principles Basic policies –Basic policies for the planning, development, design and distribution processes to enhance telecommunications accessibility Basic requirements –Basic requirements for telecommunications equipment and services to provide telecommunications accessibility Annex : 3. Nov. 2004, Proposal to ITU-T for telecommunications equipment and services for Accessibility

24 Items to be discussed (3) – Common requirements Common requirements –Common requirements in the planning, development and design process to enhance telecommunications accessibility –It includes Operation, Language and Terminology, Safety, Security, Content protection, and Environmental considerations Annex : 3. Nov. 2004, Proposal to ITU-T for telecommunications equipment and services for Accessibility

25 Items to be discussed (4) – Requirements for specific areas Telecommunications equipment –General/ Fixed-line telephones/ Facsimile machines/ Mobile telephones/ Video phones Telecommunications services –Ex) Media conversion/ Multimedia communications/ Standardization and disclosure of specs Planning, development, design and evaluation –Ex) Introduction of users’ view and suggestion User support –Ex) User manuals / Customer support centers Annex : 3. Nov. 2004, Proposal to ITU-T for telecommunications equipment and services for Accessibility