Accessibility
Synopsis of Section 508 Accessibility Requirements:
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Section 508 requires
that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic
and information technology (EIT), Federal employees with disabilities
have comparable access to and use of information and data as Federal employees
who have no disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the
agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities,
who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal
agency, have comparable access to and use of information and data as the
public without disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on
the agency.
Although Federal agencies have an explicit statutory obligation to make
all EIT that they develop, maintain, or use compliant with Section 508,
the current emphasis is on newly procured EIT because it is the category
that is explicitly enforceable by legal action. Procurement awards made
on or after June 25, 2001, are subject to Section 508.
It should be noted, however, that other Federal regulations and guidelines
(e.g., Section 501
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) require equal access for individuals
with disabilities. Therefore, Federal agencies are required, upon request,
to provide information and data to individuals with disabilities through
an alternative means of access that can be used by the individuals.
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