Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports and American Disabilities Act

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Section 508 Standards

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Title:

Section 508 Standards (ID: CSD3333)

Origin:

Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2003)

Type:

Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports

Abstract:

The purpose of these standards is to implementSection 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d). Section 508 requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with 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 access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.

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