The section 508 refresh has moved the act from a rigid set of technical guidelines to one based on principles and technical standards by referencing the wcag 2. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but are not. Appendix d has the requirements of the original 508. So, for section 508, you would need appendices a, c, and d, and for section 255, you would need appendices b and c. When developing, procuring, maintaining, or using electronic and information technology, each federal department or. This includes website content, emails, computer software, gaming systems, apps, and pdf versions of traditionally printed assets. Section 508 established non binding guidelines for it accessibility. Section 508 background and standards va section 508 office. About the section 508 standards united states access board. The guidelines in this handbook affect postal service employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners. Any component or portion of existing ict that complies with an earlier standard issued pursuant to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended as republished in appendix d, and that has not been altered on or after january 18, 2018, shall not be. Among the most significant changes are the widespread use of mobile technology and the increasing use of mobile devices to perform a variety of ict functions. Section 508 compliance accessible document solutions. Aed cop, how it helps government agencies consistently test and.
Omb memo about procurement solicitations attachment 1 doi section 508 contact list attachment 2 memo on section 508 training and bureau doi learn contact list attachment 3 directive 2007003 creating accessible pdf files. Section 508 requires that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to those who. Section 508 outlines the technical standards for accessibility that apply to websites. The city of anderson, sc, is committed to the accessibility of its electronic and information technologies for individuals with disabilities by meeting the requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act.
Summary of the access boards final rule revising the ict standards in section 508 of the rehabilitation act and the telecommunications. Ict shall be exempt from compliance with the revised 508 standards to the extent specified by e202. The section 508 standards apply to electronic and information technology procured by the federal government, including computer hardware and software, websites, and multimedia such as video, phone systems, and copiers. Fema 5084 typed resource definitions fire and hazardous materials resources page 11 of 33 07202005 r esource. The wcag has further been broadly interpreted to cover content, webbased software and nonwebbased software with noted exceptions. These pdf forms are fully accessible but there is no computation, validation, or verification of the information you enter. Is the pdf a pdf portfolio or does the pdf have file attachments. The first steps are to determine what your eit need is and what products or services are commercially available to meet that need. The office of the chief information officer ocio is responsible for hhs section 508 compliance. Section 508 standards and web content accessibility guidelines wcag 2. The following standards are excerpted from section 508 of the rehabilitation act, 1194. A development, procurement, maintenance, or use of electronic and information technology.
A complete explanation of section 508 is available at. Please visit other pages on the navigation pane to the right titled resources to view more information about accessibility and obtaining conformance with section 508. Cioc revised section 508 chapter 4 hardware including mobile. They contain technical criteria specific to various types of technologies and performancebased requirements which focus on functional capabilities of covered products. The revised section 508 standards and section 255 guidelines address many changes to technology that have occurred since 2000. Access boards new rules that updates accessibility requirements for information and communication technology ict in the federal sector covered by section 508 of. The standards are found on the section 508 web site. Dhs section 508 compliance test processes homeland security. The purpose of this document is to ensure cms compliance with federal requirements relative to any purchase of electronic and information technology eit. Rehabilitation act amendments of 1998, section 508 subpart 1194. Occupancy classification and use general comments chapter 3 provides for the classification of buildings, structures and parts thereof into occupancy groups based on the purpose or purposes for which they are used. Oct 08, 2019 section 508 requires that all website content be accessible to people with disabilities. This page has information about the section 508 law, and the va section 508 office.
Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 was amended by the workforce investment act of 1998 p. Following are the key requirements of the city of beaverton portal accessibility initiative. Access board is responsible for developing information and communication technology ict accessibility standards to incorporate into regulations that govern federal procurement practices. This document must be completed by the requesting official purchase requestor and provided to the. Fuel tender gasoline, diesel, avgas, aka gas tanker. Although it may sound arduous or downright scary to learn, the fact of the matter is it simply requires steady adherence to compliance rules, many of which are. How to test and remediate pdfs for accessibility using adobe acrobat dc. Designate a section 508 clearance officer to implement, maintain, and oversee the section 508 program based on workload and size of agency and staff office. Any and all digital communications that a company under section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. Guidance developed by the accessible electronic documents community of practice aed cop. While many of these standards relate to coding and the work of web designers or developers, several standards pertain directly to how content is added to a site. There is an extensive list of requirements for section 508 compliant pdf documents.
Update the section 508 clearance officer designation letter annually. Section 508 basic testing guide for making an accessible pdf. Federal egovernment websites, in spite of the requirements of section 508, are still often inaccessible to persons with disabilities long after the section 508 requirements were supposed to. For accessible pdf files, the recommended format is the pdf ua format which complies with wcag 2. Section 508 complaints if you believe the ict used by the department of energy does not comply with the section 508 law, you may file a complaint. Pdfua clarifies and simplifies the pdfspecific technical requirements to meet wcag 2. Website accessibility beaverton police department, or.
Ensure accessibility of nonhtml content, including pdf files. Release of new section 508 awareness computerbased training. The executive level section 508 members ensure senior executive leadership and systematic accountability for the accomplishment of section 508 requirements in the department. Adobe acrobat section 508 accessibility training course. Section 508 requires agencies to procure the most 508 compliant product that meets their need. Under section 508, agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others. Nov 12, 20 if you acquire a client thats looking for accessible pdf files or needs to redesign their website so it meets section 508 requirements, try not to be too intimidated or turnedoff. Ssas guide to applying section 508 standards section 1194. On august 7, 1998, the president signed into law the workforce investment act of 1998, which included amendments to the rehabilitation act. This applies to web applications, web pages and all attached files on the intranet, as well as, the internet. Human engineering design criteria standards part 1. The general services administration and the access board will provide technical assistance on the requirements of section 508. Next, you have to perform market research to determine which of the available. Irs section 508 compliant pdf forms internal revenue service.
Federal laws, including section 508 of the rehabilitation act, mandate that people with disabilities have access to the same information that someone without a disability would have. May 26, 2017 any and all digital communications that a company under section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. Veterans health administrations section 508 team with the intent to serve as a resource and blueprint for project managers and developers as they begin to create apps whereby accessibility and adherence to section 508 policy and compliance are included proactively in order to enable the highest level of access for users with disabilities. Revised section 508 standards summary of major changes and issues ms ppt. A beginners guide to section 508 and accessibility compliance. The recent section 508 refresh brought harmonization with the wcag 2. These amendments significantly expanded and strengthened the it accessibility requirements in section 508 and made them.
The city of beaverton has developed accessibility standards for the web portal. Pdfs require 508 remediation as they are not accessible by screen readers. Section 508 amendment to the rehabilitation act of 1973. As of january 2018, the technical requirements of section 508 have changed to incorporate wcag 2. Given the broad scope of this law and its pervasive.
Agencies and individuals may also seek information from the many public, nonprofit, educational, or private institutions and organizations that specialize in making technology accessible to people with disabilities. Powerpoint document 508 checklist if you are responsible for creating or signing offclearing files, you can use this checklist as part of your process. The checklist below is outofdate and should not be used. The section 508 standards are part of the federal acquisition regulation far and address access for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.