Section 508

In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105 - 220), August 7, 1998 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.  Specifically, Section 508 of that act requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use EIT, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.

I2A’s Information Resources Management Division (IRMD), recognized as the government-wide policy resource for Section 508, is the government’s principal advocate and coordinator for Section 508.  IRMD has been charged with educating Federal employees and building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508 implementation.  Through 508-specific web tools and applications, Federal employees and the public can access resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of Section 508.

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