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Information about the Section508.gov website, GSA’s Government-wide IT Accessibility Team, and guidance to Federal agencies on accessible information and communication technology (ICT).
As a Federal employee or contractor, you may be responsible for Section 508 compliance that aligns with your role in the organization. This lesson provides a general description of the Section 508 Standards and explains the types of products and services that must meet those standards.
Under Section 508, agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others. The U.S. Access Board is responsible for developing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility standards to incorporate into regulations that govern federal procurement practices.
Find an overview of testing methods and the tools to test websites, software, and electronic documents for conformance with the Revised 508 Standards. You can also review guidance on the Interagency Trusted Tester Program.
Assess the maturity of your agency's 508 program, and take steps to improve accessibility of agency technology. Collaborate with your CIO and other stakeholders to align Section 508 compliance with enterprise efforts to: Adopt accessibility and universal design principles; Innovate to transform how users interact with government;
Tools and testing guidance for making sure digital products are accessible and following Section 508 guidelines. Information about the Section508.gov website, GSA’s Government-wide IT Accessibility Team, and guidance to Federal agencies on accessible information and communication technology (ICT).
Learn how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents that conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
Feb 27, 2023 · Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to ensure that their information and communication technology (ICT) is accessible to people with disabilities, unless certain exceptions apply.
Determine 508 Standards and Exceptions - Learn how to apply the 508 Standards to your work; The Revised 508 Standards include specific requirements for authoring tools (see Section 504).
This guide highlights the changes you need to make to your agency’s 508 Program, to transition to the Revised 508 Standards. Federal agencies are required to comply with the revised standards as of January 18, 2018.
