Digital Accessibility in the Federal Landscape: Leaning into Section 508 Compliance
Introduction Federal agencies rely heavily on technology to serve the public, communicate, and manage operations. With this reliance comes a responsibility to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, has equal access and opportunity to engage with digital information and services. That’s where Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act comes in and why Section 508 […]
Digital Accessibility as a Disability Inclusion Strategy
Digital accessibility is an important disability inclusion strategy, ensuring equal access to websites, digital documents, and apps.
Four Digital Accessibility Trends You Need to Know About Now
It is hard to imagine going through a typical day without some sort of digital technology. Think about how often you use an app on your cell phone or search the web for information or services. Digital technology is an integral part of our day-to-day lives, at work and at home, which is why ensuring […]
Embracing Digital Accessibility as an Organizational Core Value
Introduction Given the significant impact digital technology has on our daily lives, it is important to ensure that your organization’s or agency’s digital technology is accessibility for everyone, including people with disabilities. Digital accessibility should be viewed as more than just a legal requirement or a box to check. Embracing digital accessibility as an organizational […]
Section 508 Compliance: The Basics
In an increasingly digital world, ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, has equal access to information and technology is more important than ever. This is why Section 508 compliance is so important for federal agencies and that they understand and effectively implement Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 requires that everyone must […]
Enabling Access: Four Ways Federal Agencies Can Champion Digital Accessibility
Everyone deserves the chance to demonstrate their skills, abilities, and talents. However, people with disabilities are often prevented from applying for jobs or having the same opportunities at work because of inaccessible technology and digital content. Imagine, for example, trying to fill out an online job application, but the text is too small for you […]
Section 508 Compliance: The Path Forward for Federal Agencies
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is an important federal regulation that helps ensure access and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Section 508 mandates that everyone, including people with disabilities, must have “equivalent access” to information and communication technology (ICT) developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies. While compliance with Section […]
Who Does Section 508 Apply To?
The push for legislation supporting universal web and electronic accessibility is rising in the United States and around the globe. For example, the Rehabilitation Act’s Section 508 is a leading issue in the United States, and while some people might be aware of what it entails, they might be unaware of who it affects and […]
508 Compliance Standards for Government Technology
Government websites are not exempt from meeting Section 508 standards for website accessibility. In fact, it is even more essential for these organizations to provide accessibility since the nature of the information they provide is often of the utmost importance. Agencies that do not adhere to Section 508 compliance standards for government websites may be […]
How Section 508 Compliance Services Can Help Your Federal Agency
The internet and its associated technology has been part of everyday life for decades now. As it began infiltrating every part of our lives from work to personal, the need for accessible websites and technology became increasingly clear. People who are Deaf, blind, or have other physical limitations or learning impairments need to be able […]