On July 13, 2000, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.
794D), as amended, was written into law. Section 508 applies to
the Federal government when developing, procuring, maintaining,
or using electronic information technology. Under Section 508,
Federal departments and agencies shall ensure, unless an undue
burden would be imposed on the department or agency, that the
electronic and information technology allows access to information
and data, regardless of the type of medium of technology, subject
to the provisions as outlined in Section 508.
If an individual believes that a bureau or office has failed
to procure electronic and information technology conforming to
Section 508, that individual has the right to file a complaint
under Section 508. The procedure for filing a complaint under
Section 508 shall be the same as described in USC 43 CFR §17.750(c)
for filing a complaint under Section 504 or resolving allegations
of discrimination in a federally conducted program or activity,
except that complaints under Section 508 must be filed with the
Departmental Section 508 Coordinator, at the following address:
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Attn: Nancy Trent, Section 508 Coordinator
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
202 208-6051
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as
amended:
