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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Mark Quigley
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 10:52 AM
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Subject: Presolicitation Notice for Universal Design


Presolicitation Notice for Universal Design

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is interested in evaluating the
design, production, marketing and sale of a number of technology products to
determine whether the most commonly stated obstacles to technology
accessibility (such as cost, difficulty and/or timing of built-in
accessibility features) are supported by research. This study should look at
a range of technology products and with respect to each product, examine
cost effectiveness; consumer input at the design stage; the development
process; customer use and perceptions; idiosyncratic and standardized
industry protocols; and current business and industry practices related to
universal design, as well as barriers to implementation. This study should
examine the philosophical, economic, industry, and technological rationales
that currently drive the development of universal design and document
examples of successful and nonsuccessful practices. The evaluation will rely
primarily on qualitative research strategies, although some quantitative
research approaches may be relied upon for economic analysis involving cost
data. The estimated contract period is 10 months. NCD will distribute its
Universal Design Request for Proposals (RFP) to interested parties on
December 18, 2002. NCD will expect interested parties to submit their
responses by February 1, 2003. Copies of the RFP may be requested by mail or
picked up at NCD on or after the issue date of December 18, 2002. All
requests must reference the RFP number and title. For more information,
contact Joan Durocher, ,1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004;
202-272-2004 or 202-272-2074 TTY.

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