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 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities and to encourage the development of technologies that will …

5 days ago · Learn more about Section 508 standards, tools, resources, and training by visiting the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s)Section 508 Homepage. Visit the U.S. Access Board’s …

Section 508 applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology (EIT). Under Section 508, agencies must give disabled employees and …

Modern technology allows us to separate the content from the “presentation” (how it looks, or how it is conveyed). Content alone can be inaccessible no matter what the presentation, or delivery format. …

Dec 3, 2025 · Section 508 is a Federal law that is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which established guidelines for technology accessibility.

Feb 3, 2025 · Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act required federal agencies to develop, procure, maintain, and use information and communications technology (ICT) that is accessible to people with …

Feb 27, 2023 · Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to ensure that their information and communication technology (ICT) is accessible to people with disabilities, unless …

Aug 7, 2025 · Section 508 is a provision of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, added in 1998 to address the growing use of electronic and information technology. Its primary objective is to require federal …

This course is designed to help you gain an awareness and knowledge of Section 508 and understand your Section 508-related responsibilities as a Federal employee for complying with the law and …