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Section 508

Written by , published May 24th, 2003

Categorised under: Design & usability guidelines

In the United States, the accessibility of electronic systems in Government is mandated by Section 508. To quote:

Section 508 requires that Federal agencies’ electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. The Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA), in the U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Governmentwide Policy, has been charged with the task of educating Federal employees and building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508 implementation. Using this web site, Federal employees and the public can access resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of Section 508.