The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) (2024)

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The Accessible Information Standard is a law which aims to make sure people with a disability or sensory loss are given information they can understand, and the communication support they need.

Accessible Information Standard (AIS)

The Standard says that patients, service users, carers and parents with a disability, impairment or sensory loss should: • Be able to contact, and be contacted by, services in accessible ways, for example email or text message.

Combined with a shore station, this system also offers port authorities and maritime safety bodies the ability to manage maritime traffic and reduce the hazards of marine navigation. How AIS Works: AIS works by taking your position and movements via the vessels' GPS system or an internal sensor built into an AIS unit.

As with all navigational and/or electronic equipment, the AIS has limitations: The accuracy of AIS information received is only as good as the accuracy of the AIS information transmitted. The position received on the AIS display might not be referenced to the WGS 84 datum.

Step 1: To access your Annual Information Statement (AIS), log in to the income tax e-filing portal at www.incometax.gov.in. Go to 'Services'>'Annual Information Statement'. Step 2: Click on the 'Proceed' button. Step 3: It will redirect you to the compliance portal.

There are four main guiding principles of accessibility upon which WCAG has been built. These four principles are known by the acronym POUR for perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

Who does the AIS apply to? ›

The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is a law to make sure people who have a communication need due to a disability, impairment or sensory loss, to receive information in a way they can use and understand; and that they receive support to communicate.

As conceived by Penchansky and Thomas, access reflects the fit between characteristics and expectations of the providers and the clients. They grouped these characteristics into five As of access to care: affordability, availability, accessibility, accommodation, and acceptability.

Sailors can use their AIS receivers to monitor all sea traffic within roughly 20 miles of their vessel. Ports, terminals and maritime authorities also use it to monitor traffic within their specific areas.

Accessible information and communication support empowers people to understand information regarding their care and support, allowing them to make more informed decisions and have more involvement in all aspects of their care. It fosters a culture of inclusivity, making social care services accessible to all.

The aim is to ensure that people with a disability, impairment or sensory loss are not put 'at a disadvantage, in comparison with persons who are not disabled'.

You can also use accessibility patterns, such as keyboard navigation, color contrast, text alternatives, captions, transcripts, and labels. Designing for inclusivity will help you create a system that is easy to use, understand, and adapt for everyone.