What does Section 508 say?
Section 508 requires that the federal government procure, create, use and maintain ICT that is accessible to people with disabilities, regardless of whether or not they work for the federal government.
What information must be accessible under 508?
Section 508 requires that all external public facing content and non-public facing official agency communications be accessible. Examples of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and internal official agency communications include, but are not limited to, the following.
What is a 508 document?
The accessibility standards set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act require electronic document accessibility for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. The most commonly used electronic document format is Adobe PDFs but Section 508 Compliance includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, too.
What is 508 and when would you use that?
Section 508 is the driving force within U.S. federal agencies. To put it plainly, if you are part of the U.S. federal government, you need to be Section 508 compliant. What that means is that agency websites, and the vast majority of internal communications need to be accessible.
How do I make sure a document is 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.
How do I make my document Section 508 compliant?
How do you make a Word document 508 compliant?
The Accessibility Checker can be accessed at DAU with your Word document open, click File from the ribbon, click Info from the drop down menu on the left. Under Inspect Document click the drop down arrow Check for Issues then choose Check Accessibility.
What is Section 508 and why is it important?
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What do you need to know about Section 508?
– Keeping up with changing requirements and technology – Time constraints on staff – Large amount of information to learn, understand and apply
How does Section 508 affect you?
The number of people affected by Section 508 is significant. As much of the 10 percent of the population may be affected by blindness, low vision, learning disabilities or other difficulties that impair their abilities to access information.
Does Section 508 apply to a state or local government?
While Section 508 is a U.S. federal law, state and local governments also comply with the law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also provides protection for people with disabilities. It applies to all levels of government and other organizations that serve the public. What this means for municipalities is that if your municipality