Accessibility
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Accessibility Statement.
Synopsis of Section 508 Accessibility Requirements
Section 508 requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure,
maintain, or use electronic and information technology (EIT), Federal
employees with disabilities have comparable access to and use of information
and data as Federal employees who have no disabilities unless an undue
burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that
individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking
information or services from a Federal agency, have comparable access to and
use of information and data as members of the public without disabilities,
unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.
Although Federal agencies have an explicit statutory obligation to make
all EIT that they develop, maintain, or use compliant with Section 508, the
current emphasis is on newly procured EIT because it is the category that is
explicitly enforceable by legal action. Procurement awards made on or after
June 25, 2001, are subject to Section 508 (see FAR Final Rule).
According to the Access Board, the Section 508 requirements do not apply
retroactively to preexisting EIT. Specifically, the “Electronic and
Information Technology Accessibility Standards: Economic Assessment” states
that
The standards are to be applied prospectively
and do not require Federal agencies to retrofit existing electronic and
information technology. As agencies upgrade and change their electronic
and information technology, they must comply with the standards. (See
Chapter 2.1. Final Standards)
It should be noted, however, that other Federal
regulations and guidelines (e.g., Section 501 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act) require equal access for individuals with disabilities.
Therefore, Federal agencies are required, upon request, to provide
information and data to individuals with disabilities through an alternative
means of access that can be used by the individuals.
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