The recent section 508 refresh brought harmonization with the wcag 2. Dhs section 508 compliance test process for applications about this document who should use this document this document has been designed for and is intended for use by dhs trusted testers. Oct 08, 2019 section 508 requires that all website content be accessible to people with disabilities. Section 103c2 of the agricultural research, extension, and education reform act of 1998 7 u. Section 508 was recently refreshed, and the revised 508 standards become effective for federal agencies on january 18, 2018.
This applies to web applications, web pages and all attached files on the intranet, as well as, the internet. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but are not limited to the following. The section 508 standards apply to electronic and information technology procured. The resources in this section were developed by federal agencies, and shared here for your convenience. Section 508 standards require that all materials on u. Jun 05, 2015 section 508 of the rehabilitation act requires federal agencies to use accessible information and communication technology ict, whether procured, developed, or maintained. This section provides references and guidance toward accomplishing that goal. Section 508 standards section 508 compliant document.
Word documents powerpoint presentations excel spreadsheets pdf files. The statutory requirements have been in effect since september 27, 2007, have been codified at section 402j of the public health. The checklist from section a forward is based on the wcag 2. How to create accessible portable document format pdf documents that conform to the revised 508 standards. It also clarifies how developers should work together with designers and content creators to ensure that federal websites and digital products meet the revised 508 standards. The original section 508 amendment was added to the rehabilitation act back in 1986. While the regulations are being refreshed to account for changes in ict over. Section 508 pdf document accessibility test process.
Gain a better understanding of the general requirements of section 508. Section 748 of the agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies appropriations act, 1999 7 u. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but are not. 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. Reporting accessibility issues if you cannot access. So, for section 508, you would need appendices a, c, and d, and for section 255, you would need appendices b and c. Access board published the final rule of the updated information and. Dpartment dfense dd fact set chief information officer. Section 508 outlines the technical standards for accessibility that apply to websites. For more information contact a cms 508 clearance officer see. United states department of agriculture agricultural marketing service directive 3. Keep reading to learn more about section 508 and accessibility compliance. How to remediate pdfs and electronic documents for accessibility. Using practical examples, this course explains how section 508 requirements apply to micropurchases of hardware, software, and other.
For a pdf to be section 508 compliant, they need to be tagged so that. Federal agencies are required to comply with the revised standards as of january 18, 2018. 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. The standards for ict developed, procured, maintained, or used by agencies subject to section 508 of the rehabilitation act as set forth in 508 chapters 1 and 2 36 cfr part 1194, appendix a, and chapters 3 through 7 36 cfr part 1194, appendix c. Section 508 background and standards va section 508 office. Additionally, the dod cio designates a dod section 508 coordinator to serve as the point. Accessibility web standards web site information ca dept.
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. Like an increasing number of accessibility standards around the world, the refreshed section 508 incorporates the technical requirements of the web content accessibility guidelines. Each section 508 standard is mapped to the dhs pdf testing process for testers who are more familiar with the alphabetical approach. On january 18, 2017, the united states access board published the final rule information and communication technology ict standards and guidelines in the federal register. The revised section 508 standards and section 255 guidelines address many changes to technology that have occurred since 2000. Spreadsheet 508 checklist powerpoint 2010 document 508 checklist pdf requirements checklist. If you need to convert pdf documents, adobe offers conversion tools at its accessibility resource center. Department of agriculture is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of. Section 508 requires that all website content be accessible to people with disabilities. This webinar will compare the 2000 section 508 standards with the revised section 508 standards. Dhs section 508 compliance test process for applications.
Section 508s standards jive with the broader web accessibility initiative guidelines of the world wide web consortium. As of january 2018, the technical requirements of section 508 have changed to incorporate wcag 2. This webinar will compare the 2000 section 508 standards. This includes website content, emails, computer software, gaming systems, apps, and pdf versions of traditionally printed assets. The forms on this page are provided in adobe acrobat portable document format. The following standards are excerpted from section 508 of the rehabilitation act, 1194. The office of the chief information officer ocio is responsible for hhs section 508 compliance. Accessibility requirements for mobile applications doc. The revised section 508 standards were published in the federal register on january 18, 2017.
In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include. If using an authoring tool, make sure the tool is capable of generating accessible pdf documents that conform to pdf ua some do not. Follow the revised 508 standards to ensure your information and communication technology ict is accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. Irs section 508 compliant pdf forms internal revenue service. Federal government revised 508 standards transition workgroup and gsa, shows how to integrate the standards into an existing 508 program. In the absence of explicit postal service direction or policy related to a general requirement or technical standards, refer to section 508 itself. This guide highlights the changes you need to make to your agencys 508 program, to transition to the revised 508 standards. How will these changes impact current federal agency practices.
This page summarizes the clinical trial registration and results information submission requirements described in section 801 of the food and drug administration amendments. This includes website content, emails, computer software, gaming systems. Please view these video tutorials on creating 508compliant. Revised section 508 standards now in effect age and ability. Harmonizes accessibility requirements with international standards such. Information and communication technology ict standards and guidelines. Ssas guide to applying section 508 standards introduction ii section 508 ssa requirements and testing guidelines introduction the purpose of this document is to give vendors a significant and meaningful example of the features which ssa tests for in evaluating products for section 508 compliance. Nov 12, 20 chances are sooner or later youre going to be assigned a project requiring 508 compliant accessibility standards. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act requires federal agencies to use accessible information and communication technology ict, whether procured, developed, or maintained. With this update, which was officially signed in 2018, a new approach to web accessibility standards was. Section 508 compliance accessible document solutions. Dhs section 508 compliance test processes homeland security.
The checklist below, a series of tables, is based on the content of the pdf. Cioc revised section 508 chapter 4 hardware including mobile. Publications in pdf can only be viewed and printed using the adobe acrobat. The doc accessibility and section 508 website focuses on section 508 laws, accessibility standards and guidelines and contains resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act. Section 508 is a federal law that requires agencies to provide individuals with.
Accessibility web standards web site information ca. Note, much of this guidance predates the revised 508 standards. Section 209 of the act amended the food and drug cosmetic act, 21 u. Epa is committed to the principle that people with disabilities should have comparable access to electronic and information technology. Interpretation of and compliance policy for certain label. For anyone new to section 508 requirements, creating accessible electronic documents can be a daunting task. Appendix d has the requirements of the original 508. This guide recaps relevant web content accessibility guidelines wcag requirements and calls out specific considerations for content, design, and development. Title 12 crop insurance and disaster assistance programs. More good news about the revised section 508 accessibility. Access board published a final rule updating accessibility requirements for information and communication technology ict covered by section 508 of the rehabilitation act and section 255 of the communications act.
A beginners guide to section 508 and accessibility compliance. Only the standards that are applicable to pdfs are listed. About the section 508 standards united states access board. Structure the document correctly in your authoring software and be sure to make tags when creating the pdf, then check the resulting file for compliance or. The section 508 standards are the technical requirements and criteria used to determine whether the agency is meeting the requirements of this law. Whats new in section 508 it accessibility commonwiki. Provides guidance based on features and functionality. Seamless section 508 compliance from word to pdf in 8 steps. A portable document format pdf is a file format created by adobe to create standard consistency when a document is physically printed from a.
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. Adobe has a builtin accessibility checker, which is located under the tools section. This page has information about the section 508 law, and the va section 508 office. Meet accessibility standards and requirements like section 508, web. This exception exists due to the safe harbor clause in federal section 508, which allows content that was compliant with the older version of section 508 to remain posted unless it is updated.
Any and all digital communications that a company under section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. Access board issued regulations for the law in 2000, much implementation guidance has been prepared by various agencies. Ssas guide to applying section 508 standards section 1194. The checklist below is outofdate and should not be used. They contain technical criteria specific to various types of technologies and performancebased requirements which focus on functional capabilities of covered products.
Pdf files cannot be validated for compliance with section 508 by currently available automation. Learn how to meet accessibility standards for section 508. A trusted tester is a person certified to provide accurate and repeatable section 508 compliance test results for software and web applications. The section 508 standards are the technical requirements and criteria that are. The doc accessibility and section 508 website focuses on section 508 laws, accessibility standards and guidelines and contains resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of. The term agency is defined in section e103 to include the united. This page summarizes the clinical trial registration and results information submission requirements described in section 801 of the food and drug administration amendments act of 2007 pdf, known as fdaaa 801.
Among the most significant changes are the widespread use of mobile. How to create 508 compliant adobe pdf documents dau home. The section 508 standards are part of the federal acquisition regulation far and address access for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. A complete explanation of section 508 is available at. In the united states, the revised section 508 standards went into effect on january 18, 2018, a year after the u. Join us for this tops program workshop and learn all about section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973. Dec 21, 2000 section 508 requires that when federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, 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. For accessible pdf files, the recommended format is the pdfua format which complies. Jan 18, 2018 content that was compliant with cdes prior web standards and has not been updated after january 18, 2018. Department of agriculture is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act 29 u.
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