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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).
Introduction to Section 508 and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Explains what Section 508 is and why it’s important, shows how conformance can make ICT more accessible, reviews job-related responsibilities for meeting Section 508 standards, offers resources to help you meet your Section 508 responsibilities.
Section 508-related responsibilities as a Federal employee for complying with the law and ensuring persons with disabilities have equal access. You must score 100% on the end-of-course exam to complete the course successfully.
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.
Section 508 compliance means federal agencies are required to secure, maintain, and use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) that can be accessed by those living with disabilities. Whether or not they work for the federal government is not relevant.
All information technology (IT) purchased, built, maintained or used by U.S. Federal agencies is required by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to be accessible. Aside from the legal requirements, accessibility is good for business.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended in 1998, is a federal law that requires agencies to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.
In this guide, we’ll provide a comprehensive introduction to Section 508, answering the most frequently asked questions about who it applies to, its specific requirements, and why it matters. We’ll also outline a path forward for your organization to achieve, and maintain, compliance with Section 508 standards. Let’s start with the basics:
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), August 7, 1998. Why Comply? Who is responsible? What is Section 504? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot guarantee the accuracy of a non-federal website.
Section 508 is a law that states anytime the federal government develops, procures, maintains, or uses ICT employees and members of the public with disabilities seeking information, data or services from the Department must have the same or comparable access as those without disabilities.