Definitions for "Section 508"
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US legislation that came into force in June 2001. It requires that all IT products (including their documentation) that are sold to US government agencies are accessible to people with disabilities.
Section 508 requires that Federal agencies electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires access to electronic and information technology procured by Federal agencies. These standards have been folded into the Federal government's procurement regulations. http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm
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