What is Section 508 Compliance and Why Does it Matter for Your Website?
Understanding Section 508
The phrase "Section 508" refers to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in the United States (US), a civil rights law that mandates that government agencies and organizations make their electronic and information technology accessible to everyone, includin...
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Know the Instructions to Vendors for Section 508 VPAT
Who are vendors for purposes of Section 508 VPAT?
Within the scope of Section 508 accessibility, a vendor is any business that manufactures, develops, designs, produces, educates, resells, or offers information and communication technology (ICT) products or services to federal organizations an...
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508 Compliance Testing: Uncovering Common Myths and Misconceptions
What is 508 compliance testing?
Prior to delving into what 508 compliance testing is, let’s understand what 508 is all about. For starters, it is used in reference to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d), which requires all federal organ...
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The Importance of a VPAT Certificate
What is a VPAT certificate?
A certificate generally refers to a document serving as evidence or written testimony of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something. However, when you hear about a VPAT certificate, which is within the accessibility domain, do not imagine seeing a cert...
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Why and How to Align with VPAT Compliance Requirements
What is VPAT compliance?
"Compliance" generally refers to the state of being in accordance with the established guidelines or specifications, or the process of becoming so, while "VPAT" is an acronym for "Voluntary Product Accessibility Template," which is a prototype self-declaration form used by...
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Facts About Section 508 Accessibility for Banks and Financial Institutions
What is Section 508 accessibility?
Section 508 accessibility is the inclusive practice of designing information and communication technology (ICT) products and services in such a way that barriers that prohibit people with disabilities are removed so that they don’t impede them from...
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Is It Just Me or VPAT Testing Is Totally Overrated?
The truth about VPATs
For people who are new to VPATs, the term "VPAT" is short form for "voluntary product accessibility template," which is a self-disclosing document that is produced by a vendor or manufacturer of information and communication technology (ICT) products and services and u...
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Navigating the Latest Section 508 Accessibility Requirements For Websites
What are Section 508 accessibility requirements?
Section 508 accessibility requirements stem from Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which mandates federal agencies to ensure that the information and communication technology (ICT) they develop, procure, maintain, or use allows employees with di...
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The Role of Automation Tools in Streamlining 508 Compliance Testing
What are automation tools?
Virtually every industry uses automation tools, which are software programs that reduce the need for human input. Automation tools are made to automate repeatable, routine processes at their most basic level.
With the prediction that by 2025, 60...
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Website Accessibility: Achieving 508 Compliance and the Importance of the VPAT
What is website accessibility?
Website accessibility refers to the design and development of websites, tools, and technologies in a way that enables people with disabilities to use them. More specifically, website accessibility means that people, including those with disabilities, can perce...
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The Essentials of Section 508 Compliance: ADA, Requirements, and Checkers
What is Section 508 compliance?
Section 508 compliance is the legal requirement that federal agencies and federally funded organizations ensure that the information and communication technology (ICT) they create, acquire, maintain, or use allows people with disabilities to access infor...
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A Guide to ADA 508 Compliance in Finance, and Section 508 Guidelines and Checklist
What is ADA 508 compliance?
ADA 508 compliance website refers to conformity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Organizations and businesses with 25 or more employees are subject to the ADA, and those with 15 or mor...
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Certification for 508 Compliance: The Essential Guide
What is 508 compliance certification?
"508 compliance certification" is the attestation that a product or service has attained certain acceptable levels of accessibility as required by the revised Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.
Certification for 508 compliance is done...
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508 Certification Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessibility Standards
What is 508 certification?
508 certification is a term used in reference to the assessment by a Section 508 compliance consultant of how an information and communication technology (ICT) product or service is based on the accessibility hardware standards. It involves auditing and...
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The Blueprint for Hardware Auditing, Testing and the VPAT Certification
Digital accessibility is a non-negotiable imperative in this digital age. Adherence to accessibility laws like Section 508 holds true not only for software but extends significantly to hardware.
The terrain of hardware accessibility testing may sound vast and complex for many but not...
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Essential Insights into Accessibility Testing for Hardware
What is accessibility hardware?
Within the context of accessibility testing, hardware includes any part of a product that can be physically touched, moved around in a room, held, or picked up. Hardware information and communication technology (ICT), or accessibility hardware, usually refers to any...
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