Who does Section 508 apply to?
Section 508 applies to all US federal agencies as well as contractors, sub-contractors and organizations who receive federal funding. In December 2022, US Congress passed HR 2617, a bill that mandates federal agencies to ensure their ICT meets Section 508 requirements and report on compliance within 225 days (by August 11, 2023).
What’s required to meet Section 508 compliance?
The DOJ references the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA conformance as the best measure of web accessibility concerning federal law. We provide an end-to-end solution to help you meet the highest accessibility standards recognized by the DOJ.
Document Remediation
Electronic documents, including PDFs, Word documents, and presentations, must be made accessible. This involves providing alternative text for images, properly structuring headings, and ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies. Our experts will assess your documents and provide recommendations to make them align with Revised Section 508 guidelines.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
EIT should be compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and alternative input devices. Our team of experts test your website to ensure it is compatible with various assistive technologies and provides an intuitive and seamless user experience for screen reader users.
VPAT/ACR
Federal agencies must meet additional requirements under Section 508, including publishing a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) on their website. Our expert team will help you create a comprehensive and accurate ACR which demonstrates your commitment to accessibility.
Take the Next Step To Section 508 Compliance
We recognize the importance of aligning your digital assets with legally required accessibility standards and offer solutions to help you meet Section 508 compliance. Start with a 7-day free trial of our automated accessibility widget or contact our sales team for streamlined solutions and services