Section 508 Compliance Guide
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act explained for federal agencies and the vendors that serve them.
Last reviewed by the WebsiteAccessibility.io team.
Key takeaways
- Section 508 requires U.S. federal agencies' information and communication technology to be accessible.
- The refreshed 508 standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA by reference.
- Vendors selling to federal agencies are often asked for an Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT).
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Sources
- Section508.gov — IT Accessibility Laws and Policies
- W3C — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2