Enclosure (16) to COMDTINST 5230.60A
RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Provide policy guidance for computer software, operating systems, hardware, help desk
services, command and control systems, tactical systems, sensors, electronics and
telecommunications and update existing policy to reflect Section 508 requirements.
b. Provide awareness to program managers on accessibility standards.
c. In coordination with TISCOM, provide technical assistance to program managers.
d. Coordinate with the Department of Transportation Disability Resource Center (DOT DRC)
for the assessment of personnel with disabilities who require accessibility to Coast Guard
computer software, operating systems, hardware, and help desk services.
6. Office of Chief Counsel (G-L). Provide all legal advice and services necessary for USCG
implementation of Section 508.
7. Office of Program Review (G-CPA). Provide recommendations on how Section 508
requirements can be fully integrated into agency strategic and IT Capital Investment Board,
budgeting and acquisition processes.
8. Human Resources (G-W).
a. Assist CIO with analysis, design, development and strategies to implement Section 508
requirements throughout the Service in accordance with Management of the Coast Guard's
Training System, COMDTINST 1550.9 (series).
b. Update personnel and training policy and practices.
9. Program Managers.
a. Assure that all EIT in area of responsibility conforms to the provisions of the standards
unless approved for an exemption. This includes building the accessibility requirements
into project lifecycle planning, design, development, coding and validation, whether it is
procured or developed in house.
b. Integrate Section 508 planning into strategic plans, business plans and IT capital plans.
10. Requiring Officials.
a. Conduct necessary market research for accessible products.
b. Assure the applicable provisions of 36 CFR Part 1194 are specified in the request.
c. Complete the appropriate "Section 508 Determination and Certification for EIT Purchase
Requests", found in enclosures (4) through (9), and include in the procurement folder.
d. Validate and test vendor products for conforming to provisions of standards.
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