Section 508 Compliance
What is Section 508 compliance? Section 508 requires federal agencies and the vendors who sell to them to make electronic content accessible. The technical standard is WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, and conformance is typically documented in a VPAT.
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Frequently asked
Does Section 508 apply to private companies?
Directly only when they sell to or work with federal agencies. Private sites are usually governed by the ADA instead.
Is Section 508 the same as the ADA?
No. Section 508 is procurement law for federal IT (WCAG 2.0 AA); the ADA governs accessibility for places of public accommodation.
Do I need a VPAT?
If you sell digital products to government buyers, almost certainly yes; it is how conformance is documented in procurement.
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