We understand that, regardless of the format, all web content and print materials produced during federal contracts that include text, graphics, audio, or video must conform to applicable section 508 standards to allow anyone with disabilities to access information that is comparable to. Rehabilitation act prohibits federal agencies from buying. Section 508 voluntary product accessibility template for livelink irims module 3. A non-text element has no alt or text description or the description is not equivalent, or is not described in the adjacent text. 74d, as amended by the workforce investment act of 18, public law 105-220, and applies to ict products and services developed, procured. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 173 and the department of interior section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended, 2 u. Must portable document format pdf files that are displayed on a federal website. Needed to understand and convert files to meet the section 508 compliance. Second, accessible documents are properly formatted and well structured. Some older pdf files on the site and older files that exist only as images. Section 508 authorizes individuals to file administrative complaints and civil. The law strengthens section 508 of the rehabilitation act and requires access to electronic. Myth: i need to have all my electronic documents pdf, websites, etc. Plug-in that measures the compliance of pdf files against hhs, wcag 2. More information on adobe acrobat pdf files is available on our. 162 To view pdf files, you will need to have adobe acrobat reader.
This newsletter will describe a number of the major components of the rehabilitation act. 74d, which requires federal agencies to develop, procure. 17 18 as a law that fell within the office of health, education, and welfare, this was an unlikely place for a social justice provision, yet inserting such a rights clause happened without fanfare. This is a disclosure statement from epson america, inc. Section 505 section 505 contains provisions governing remedies and attorneys fees under section 501. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 173, 42 section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 42 telecommunications act of 16 42. 78 section 508 - electronic and information technology a requirements for federal departments and. This statement requires a website, document, pdf or other digital assets a. Notice of rights section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. Some of the publications on neh are in pdf portable document format. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act in 18, congress amended the rehabilitation act of 173 to require federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology eit accessible to. 206 1 section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 173 section 504, is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. 74d, as amended by the workforce investment act of 18 p. In 186, congress added section 508 to the rehabilitation act of 173. A a text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided e. The amendments to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, 2 u.
The nlrb web site complies with section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. Section 504 section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 173/public law 3-112 is a comprehensive law which addresses the rights of handicapped hereafter referred to as disability persons and applies to all agencies receiving federal financial assistance. The workforce development board of western missouri is committed to making our web site accessible to all our users. All pdfs produced by your agency or organization must be made accessible for. Government update to section 508 ada of the rehabilitation act of 173 went into effect. Section 508 is a federal law that is part of the rehabilitation act of 173, which established guidelines for technology accessibility. Code section 74d; 36 code of federal regulations parts 114. For purposes of assisting federal employees to comply with section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. Of the 18 amendment to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. File and another will be provided to the faa section 508 program office. Pursuant to the act, the architectural and transportation barriers compliance. Cio is committed to making all of our internet documents accessible to. Section 508 requires that electronic and information technology eit acquired by the federal government be accessible by. 74 is a civil rights law that prohibits the department from discriminating against members of the public on the basis of disability in its conducted programs and activities. 956 The pass/fail criteria in this document represent an. In 18 the us congress amended the rehabilitation act to require federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people. This document has been substantially revised and needs to be. The section 508 ada refresh aligned guidelines and standards in the u.
508 of the rehabilitation act and section 255 of the communications act. With those issued by the european commission european accessibility act and the world wide web consortium web content accessibility guidelines. The information provided herewith is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a warranty of any kind. 341 Any organization that uses pdfs to provide information for employees or clients. Any individual with a disability may file a complaint alleging that a federal department or agency fails to comply with subsection a1 in. Requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. 3 section 508 main article: section 508 of the rehabilitation act section 508 of the rehabilitation act establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the federal government. In this context, accessible means that the document does not rely on a single sense or ability. Our website has been updated so that it meets or exceeds the requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. Section 508 refers to a statutory section in the rehabilitation act of 173 refer to 2 u. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 title 2 united states. This section of the rehabilitation act required federal agencies to develop, procure. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 state that the federal governments electronic information must be accessible to people with disabilities. Congress significantly strengthened section 508 in the workforce investment act of 18.
It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and. 3 requests, desires, or needs such support; and 5 support for individual and systemic advocacy and community involvement. Section 508 is part of the rehabilitation act of 173. In keeping with our corporate credo, sharp has a variety of document imaging. Section 501 of the rehabilitation act of 173 requires the federal government to actively hire and promote workers with disabilities. Section 508 refers to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 2 u. Section 508 is a 18 amendment to the rehabilitation act of 173. Section 504 brought the language of the civil rights act of 164 to the rehabilitation act of 173. The ads chapter implements section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. 74d section 508 of the rehabilitation act section 508 requires all electronic and information technology also referred to as information and communication technology or ict that is developed, procured, maintained, or used by a federal agency to be accessible to people with disabilities. In federal court and file administrative complaints for noncompliance. ?The section 508 amendment to the rehabilitation act of 173 requires that. The section 508 amendment to the rehabilitation act of 173 requires that individuals with disabilities seeking information or services from a federal agency have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to individuals without disabilities. 1083
Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. Finally, the rehabilitation act amendments put the abilities and choices of persons with a disability first and challenge the services system and the greater community to support their efforts to work, live, and participate in the community. 74d requires federal agencies to ensure that their electronic and information technology eit allows employees and members. Please note that external links are not supported by this organization and no. The law applies to all federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Econometrica understands the importance of section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 as amended. Documents, such as digital forms and portable document format pdf files. 828 The regulations for this law require the federal government to provide equal access to training and promotion opportunities, and. Section 11135 requires all electronic and information technology that is developed, maintained, procured, or used by state of california governmental entities to be accessible to individuals with disabilities pursuant to the requirements of section 508 of the federal rehabilitation act of 173 and federal regulations implementing section 508. Section 508 is an amendment to the workforce rehabilitation act of 173, which u. Q18 according to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, which of the following functional performance criteria is not included as a requirement to be met when information and communication technology ict is developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies.
The update refreshed guidelines impacted web content and digital files such as pdf. 289 Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 states that electronic. In 18, congress amended the rehabilitation act of 173 to. Section 508 is part of the rehabilitation act of 173 which applies to all. Section 508 is a federal law that requires agencies to provide. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 frequently asked questions the federal acquisition regulation far micro-purchase exemption to section 508 of the rehabilitation act will expire on ap. Dsd laboratories section 508 compliance dsd laboratories is committed to providing access to our electronic and information technology, including our web pages, for individuals with disabilities in accordance with section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended. Is needed to view and download forms and information in pdf format. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended, requires us to ensure. 1 of the livelink irims module, a software product from open text, with the united states rehabilitation act section 508. The ada prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment. Rights act of 164 title vi, title ix of the education amendments of 172 title ix, section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 173 section 504, and the age discrimination act of 175 age act. 105-220, aug, or simply section 508, is part of the federal rehabilitation act of 173, which requires that all website content be accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals may file a lawsuit in federal court only after they receive a right-to-sue. The following standards are excerpted from section 508 of the rehabilitation act, 114. Code section 701; section 508, rehabilitation act of 173 federal electronic and information technology 2 u. In 18, congress amended the rehabilitation act of 173 to require federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology. It applies to a variety of agencies and organizations.
Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended. In flash format, dot will conform to accessibility section 508 best. Section 508 refers to a statutory section in the rehabilitation act of. Such an individual may also file a civil action against an agency. Most notably, section 1557 is the first federal civil rights law to prohibit. Video for creating accessible ms word and pdf documents is available. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 2 usc. 717 Norcs desktop publishing dtp team provides section 508 guidance, training, and remediation services for word, powerpoint, excel. 4 voting accessibility for the elderly and handicapped act of 184 42. An act to replace the vocational rehabilitation act, to extend and. Of documents, web content, and software when applicable for section 508. Avmc is in the process of upgrading our web sites and applications to be compliant with section 508 of the rehabilitation act amendments of 18 for the rehabilitation act of 173 to make our web sites and applications accessible to everyone. In 18, congress amended the rehabilitation act of 173 to require federal.
Effective one year after the effective date of section 508, any individual may file a complaint alleging that a state agency or its authorized agent does not. A there is established in the office of the secretary a rehabilitation services administration which shall be headed by a commissioner hereinafter in this act referred to as. This policy is based on the requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended section 508 or revised section 508 and mandates that state entities develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communication technology ict in a. 1041 Its primary purpose is to provide access to and use of federal executive agencies electronic and information technology eit by individuals with. Complying with requirements of section 504 of the federal rehabilitation act of 173. Learn about section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended in 18 2. Accessible pdf ensures that the document or forms in pdf format are. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173, as amended 2 u. Rehabilitation act sections 508, 504, 501 in 18 the us congress amended the rehabilitation act to require federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. 1 compliance and remediation statement for section 508 of the rehabilitation act this statement describes the compliance of version 3. The implementation of section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173. To the requirements of section 508 of the federal rehabilitation act of 173 and. Section 508: making electronic documents accessible microsoft powerpoint 2010 introduction section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 state that the federal governments electronic information must be accessible to people with disabilities. In compliance with section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 173 which. Links to certain files that are in portable document format pdf. The pdf documents have been created using adobe acrobat 5.