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The Complete Guide to Section 508 Compliance
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandates that U.S. federal agencies create, buy, and use information and communications technology (ICT) that is accessible to people of all abilities. Vendors that do business with federal agencies must also ensure their ICT meets Section 508 standards.
What exactly does Section 508 compliance entail—and how can agencies and their vendors achieve it? This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Section 508, covering the law’s specific criteria for accessibility and the importance of adhering to them.
Achieve and maintain compliance with Section 508
Download this guide to learn:
How Section 508 defines accessibility for information and communications technology (ICT)
The consequences that federal agencies and vendors face when they fail to meet Section 508 requirements
What organizations can do to adhere to Section 508 standards
What is information and communications technology (ICT)?
In Section 508, the term “information and communications technology,” or “ICT,” encompasses a wide range of hardware and software products used to store, process, and share information or messages. Digital properties that are considered ICT include websites, internal and external software, mobile applications, intranet sites, and electronic documents like PDFs. Importantly, Section 508 also requires that all documentation and support for ICT must be accessible.
