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Public Access Terminals refer to technologies such as ATMs, Information Kiosks, Ticket Vending Machines, POS Systems, etc.
Request supplier to provide equipment with the following sustainable attributes:
Bid documents must communicate to suppliers the expectation to purchase goods made from electronic manufacturers that are working towards a “conflict mineral free” supply chain. Ask that they provide the manufacturer’s policy and proof of their involvement in programs aimed to establish a conflict-free supply chain of Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten and Gold (3T+G).
Request supplier to provide equipment supporting Universal/Accessible Design features, including the following:
Hardware
Software Programming
Other things to consider
Thermal receipt paper must be FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified and BPA (Bisphenol-A) free.
The long term environmental impacts associated with computer (and other electronics) manufacturing, use and disposal are well understood and publicized. Two of the most significant impacts usually discussed are:
In addition to the impacts noted above, it is important to address issues associated with manufacturers’ use of conflict minerals. Many of the electronic devices used every day contain materials mentioned in discussions of conflict minerals (gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten etc). These materials are often extracted against a backdrop of human rights abuses and armed fighting.
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and its related standards require entities to identify and prevent barriers to accessibility in operations. For a person who has a physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment, a barrier is anything that interacts with that impairment in a way that may hinder the person's full and effective participation on an equal basis. Ensuring that goods and services we procure do not create new accessibility barriers is therefore important.
Manufacturers of public access terminals have been incorporating green technology in equipment. Numerous features can be requested that reduce energy consumption, minimize the use of hazardous substances found in electrical components (e.g. lead, cadmium, chromium, etc.) and contain durable and long-lasting parts to reduce the overall environmental impact of equipment.
From an accessibility perspective, a number of features can be implemented to reduce barriers and enhance accessibility of public access terminals. Both modifying the built environment (i.e. ensure displays are within sight of people of all heights including people sitting in wheelchairs and scooters, etc.) and incorporating technical specifications to enhance the functionality of public access terminals itself and programming the device to enhance accessibility. This document focuses on the technical specifications of the item itself.
To prevent barriers, the product should follow the seven principles of universal design (Equitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple and Intuitive Use, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort and Size and Space for Approach and Use). http://universaldesign.ie/What-is-Universal-Design/The-7-Principles/
Last updated: April 2017
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