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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 14.33.02.06" title_num="14" subtitle_num="33" chapter_num="02" heading="Support Documentation and Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Scope. The technical requirements of this regulation shall apply to ICT support documentation and services if required by this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Support Documentation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>General documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to this section.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Accessibility and Compatibility Features. Documentation shall list and explain how to use the nonvisual accessibility and compatibility features required by Regulations .04 and .05 of this chapter. Documentation shall include accessibility features that are built in and accessibility features that provide compatibility with assistive technology.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Electronic Support Documentation. Documentation in electronic format, including web-based self-service support shall be considered nonvisually accessible if the ICT meets the requirements of 36 CFR §1194.C.602.3, which is incorporated by reference.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Alternate Formats for Nonelectronic Support Documentation. If support documentation is only provided in nonelectronic formats, alternate formats usable by individuals with visual disabilities shall be provided upon request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Services.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Nonvisual ICT support services, including, but not limited to, help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support, shall conform to this section.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features. Nonvisual ICT support services shall include information on the accessibility and compatibility features required by this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Accommodation of Communication Needs. Support services shall be provided directly to the user or through a referral to a point of contact. Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communication needs of individuals with visual disabilities.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>