What does it mean to be Section 508 compliant?

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Section 508 requires that the federal government procure, create, use and maintain ICT that is accessible to people with disabilities, regardless of whether or not they work for the federal government. Section 501 covers more than just ICT for people with disabilities.

Who must comply with Section 508?

Primarily any legal organization operating under permission of the federal government is required to be compliant to Section 508. If you own a business, your wish is for as many people to access it as possible.

What is included in 508 compliance?

Any and all digital communications that a company under Section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. This includes website content, emails, computer software, gaming systems, apps, and PDF versions of traditionally printed assets. PDFs require 508 remediation as they are not accessible by screen readers.

What is Section 508 and why is it important?

Section 508 is an important amendment to The Rehabilitation Act that protects the right of people with disabilities to have equal access to electronic and information technology.

How do you become 508 compliant?

The best way to ensure you meet the standards is to design your content to follow the standards, have the content audited for accessibility by a third-party vendor, and verify that is accessible to people with disabilities by having users with disabilities perform testing using assistive technology.

How do you make something 508 compliant?

How to make PDFs 508 Compliant

1. Structure the original source code properly. For example, suppose you are using Microsoft Word to create the document.
2. Use a PDF writer or PDF converter that supports ISO standards and web accessibility.
3. Run an Accessibility Check.
4. Document the properties.
5. Provide an alternative version.

How do I make a video 508 compliant?

To make videos Section 508 compliant and accessible to all, make sure to:

1. Produce videos that are accessible from the start, with high color contrast and no flashy content.
2. Deliver videos from platforms that are accessible.
3. Use an accessible player with keyboard shortcuts, and easy uploading of closed captions.

Do PDFs need to be 508 compliant?

PDFs do not need to be 508 compliant as long as they are accompanied by compliant, text-based versions of the document. The best text-based alternative is a regular (HTML) web page. Some Word and Excel documents can be used as text-based alternatives, provided they are accessible.

How do I get WCAG certified?

You must acquire an agency or auditor’s services to thoroughly test your website or application and check against the WCAG. Once audited, you need to remediate your website or application accordingly and undergo a re-audit. If all issues identified are addressed, the auditor can issue a statement of conformance.

Is there a 508 compliance certification?

Students learn and apply the processes for testing both web and web applications for Section 508 compliance. Following successful completion of this course, students will qualify to proceed to the Section 508 Trusted Tester Certificate Exam.

How do I know if my document is 508 compliant?

Select a page range if you prefer to do a full check on individual sections of a document. Select an accessibility standard (Adobe PDF, Section 508 (U.S.), or W3C ) from the Name menu, and then select the accessibility options to check for. Click Start Checking.

How can I make a video more accessible?

Steps to creating accessible videos

1. Create accessible video content.
2. Choose a current video format for the web.
3. Choose an accessible video player.
4. Add captions to your video.
5. Add a transcript to your video.
6. Include audio description if needed.

When to use requirements checklists for Section 508?

Requirements checklists are to be used to when reviewing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word documents for their compliance with Section 508 requirements.

When do federal agencies have to comply with 508?

Federal agencies and contractors must comply with the Revised 508 Standards effective January 18, 2018. It should be noted, however, that Federal agencies have additional responsibilities under Section 501 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Where can I Find my 508 program manager?

Find your agency’s designated 508 PM below. If your agency doesn’t have a designated 508 PM, contact your agency CIO office for assistance. To update this list, please contact us at [email protected]. Navigate to Agencies starting with: | A | | C | | D | | E | | F | | G | I | | M | | N | | O | | P | | R | | S | | T | | U |

How to report an adverse reaction to an FDA product?

To report adverse reactions or other problems with FDA-regulated products, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for the state in which you reside. Please Note: There is not a Consumer Complaint Coordinator in each state.