Section508.gov is the official U.S. government resource for ensuring digital accessibility compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d).

Section 508 conformance: Section 508 is a standard that must be followed by Federal agencies when they "develop, procure, maintain or use" ICT. Section 508 provides a set of standards …

Feb 3, 2025 · The US Access Board established the Section 508 standards that implement the law and provides the requirements for accessibility. Section 508 requires federal agencies to …

Nov 22, 2024 · For many organizations, Section 508 compliance is a legal requirement. Following these regulations saves organizations from legal and financial penalty, and demonstrates a …

Before the content can be made public, it must be accessible per section 508. What is Section 508? Section 508 is part of a 1998 amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It requires all …

Mar 28, 2025 · Section 508 compliance requires US federal agencies to create and use technology that is accessible to people with disabilities. It states that all people in the United …

Mar 18, 2025 · What is Section 508 compliance? Section 508 is a federal law that mandates accessibility requirements for all digital and electronic technology used by U.S. federal agencies.

Section 508 focuses on digital accessibility for public organizations and aims to ensure that digital resources work with tools like screen readers, voice commands, special keyboards, and captions.

Sep 15, 2025 · Section 508 requires U.S. federal agencies (and contractors) to make digital technology accessible to all citizens. It aligns with WCAG standards for perceivable, operable, …

Dec 16, 2025 · What Is 508 Compliance? Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies and any organizations that do business with them to ensure that their electronic and …