How Section 508 Impacts Digital Accessibility: What You Need To Know
What is Section 508?
Section 508 is part of the 1998 amendment to the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that requires all federal agencies to ensure that their information and communication technology (ICT) is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The law applies to federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology (EIT).