Accessibility standard
Section 508
Federal agencies and their vendors must meet accessibility requirements.
Applies to: Government and contractorsWhat it is
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible.
The refreshed standard incorporates WCAG 2.0 AA by reference, with current procurement increasingly expecting 2.1 or 2.2 AA.
Who must comply
- U.S. federal agencies
- Contractors and vendors selling tech to the federal government
- Any product purchased with federal dollars
Key requirements
- Conformance to WCAG AA
- Accessible documentation and support materials
- VPAT and Accessibility Conformance Reports for procurement
- Accessible authoring tools and platforms
Risks of non-compliance
Lost contracts, removal from approved vendor lists, and contract clawbacks.
This is educational and not legal advice. Talk to your attorney about your specific exposure.
How Scale helps
We deliver Section 508 compliant sites and produce the VPAT documentation procurement teams require.