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Website Design :: Accessibility - Section 508
Links to Information regarding accessible websites and Federal Law Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794D) which applies to the Federal government when developing, procuring, maintaining, or using electronic information technology
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Accessibility Forum
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The Accessibility Forum began in May of 2001 as an ongoing collaboration among stakeholders affected by Section 508 including user, industry, government, and other communities. The Forum membership includes over 640 organizations from industry (electronics, information technology, and assistive technology), associations for people with disabilities, the research community (academia, research institutions, and standards groups), and government agencies. The General Services Administration (GSA) has been the initial sponsor for the Forum.
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Section 508 home page
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Section 508, effective June 21, 2001, requires Federal departments and agencies that develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology to assure that these technologies provide access to information and data for people with disabilities. The Access Board and General Services Administration (GSA) provide technical assistance to the Federal government concerning the section 508 requirements. The Access Boards responsibilities include developing and maintaining accessibility requirements for electronic and information technology, providing technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards, and enforcing accessibility standards for federally funded facilities. GSAs Office of Governmentwide Policy, Center for IT Accommodation (CITA) is charged with educating Federal employees and building the infrastructure to support section 508 implementation. The Accessibility Forum is a program within CITA that fosters ongoing collaboration among stakeholders to assist the government in implementing section 508. |
United States Access Board Section 508 page
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W3C Web Accessibility Initative (WAI)
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The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) develops strategies, guidelines, and resources to help make the Web accessible to people with disabilities. The following WAI resources are intended to provide basic information for people who are new to Web accessibility.
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Well written Accessibility Policicy
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Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Department of the Interior
Accessibility Policy for their Website
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