Contents
- 1 Who must be 508 compliant?
- 2 Who does Section 508 apply to?
- 3 Who is directly affected by the laws of Section 508?
- 4 Is Vpat mandatory?
- 5 Do all websites have to be 508 compliant?
- 6 What type of law is EN 301 549?
- 7 Who are the people that need to be 508 compliant?
- 8 Who is covered by Section 508 of the law?
- 9 Do Section 508 accessibility standards apply to my website?
Who must be 508 compliant?
Any and all digital communications that a company under Section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. This includes website content, emails, computer software, gaming systems, apps, and PDF versions of traditionally printed assets. PDFs require 508 remediation as they are not accessible by screen readers.
Who does Section 508 apply to?
What is Section 508? Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires federal agencies to develop, procure, maintain or use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) that is accessible to people with disabilities – regardless of whether or not they work for the federal government.
Who is directly affected by the laws of Section 508?
The law (29 U.S.C § 794 (d)) applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508, agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others.
What does it mean to be 508 compliant?
Section 508 is an amendment which refers to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is a federal law requiring that all electronic and information technology developed, maintained or used by federal government be accessible to people with disabilities.
Do PDFs need to be 508 compliant?
PDFs do not need to be 508 compliant as long as they are accompanied by compliant, text-based versions of the document. The best text-based alternative is a regular (HTML) web page. (See Creating Accessible Word Documents.)
Is Vpat mandatory?
VPATs are used by buyers to determine how accessible a product is and where any potential deficiencies are. They are required by some buyers before a purchase is made. The official VPAT forms are hosted by the Information Technology Industrial Council and are available in the Microsoft Word format.
Do all websites have to be 508 compliant?
All federal, state and local government websites are required to meet accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which was updated in 2001 to include internet and intranet information and applications.
What type of law is EN 301 549?
In a nutshell, EN 301 549 is an accessibility standard that covers all ICT (Information and Communication Technology). This includes pretty much every digital product you can think of, cell phones, printers, ATMs, electronic documents, software, web content and more.
How do you make something 508 compliant?
How to make PDFs 508 Compliant
- Structure the original source code properly. For example, suppose you are using Microsoft Word to create the document.
- Use a PDF writer or PDF converter that supports ISO standards and web accessibility.
- Run an Accessibility Check.
- Document the properties.
- Provide an alternative version.
What is Section 508 of the ADA?
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires that Federal agencies’ electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.
Who are the people that need to be 508 compliant?
Section 508 doesn’t apply to federal agencies only. It also impacts any company that does business with a federal agency. This includes private contractors, the financial industry, healthcare, many legal organizations, and others. If you’re not sure if you need to be 508 compliant, it’s best to ask an expert.
Who is covered by Section 508 of the law?
Section 508 doesn’t apply to federal agencies only. It also impacts any company that does business with a federal agency. This includes private contractors, the financial industry, healthcare, many legal organizations, and others.
Do Section 508 accessibility standards apply to my website?
Since Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 only applies to federal agencies, the short answer is no. However, other laws do apply, and the bottom line is that your website is likely required to be accessible.
Who is responsible for 508 compliance in federal contracting?
Contract Officers- If you write documentation for contracts, you should include the 508 contracting language, and ensure contractors submit 508 compliant deliverables. Procurement Officers -If you purchase software or equipment for your office, you must follow 508 contracting requirements.