Section 508 Testing
Expert compliance testing for organizations required to meet federal accessibility standards
Understanding Section 508
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The law applies to all federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology.
In 2017, the Access Board updated Section 508 standards to align with WCAG 2.0 Level AA, creating a harmonized standard that simplifies compliance for organizations serving both federal and general audiences.
Who Needs Section 508 Compliance?
Federal Agencies
All federal agencies must ensure their electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.
Federal Contractors
Organizations that contract with the federal government are often required to meet Section 508 standards as a condition of their contracts.
Recipients of Federal Funding
Organizations receiving federal financial assistance may be subject to Section 508 requirements under various grant and funding programs.
Our Section 508 Testing Approach
- Comprehensive audit against all applicable Section 508 standards
- Gap analysis comparing current state to full compliance
- Prioritized remediation roadmap with effort estimates
- Documentation and conformance reports for procurement
- Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) review
- Ongoing monitoring and compliance maintenance
Common Section 508 Challenges
Many organizations struggle with Section 508 compliance because:
- • Standards are complex and frequently updated
- • Third-party vendors may not provide accessible products
- • Internal teams lack accessibility expertise
- • Documentation requirements are extensive
- • Ongoing maintenance is often overlooked
VPAT Support
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a standardized document that describes how a product conforms to Section 508 standards. We help organizations:
- • Review and validate existing VPATs for accuracy
- • Create VPATs for products that need documentation
- • Evaluate vendor VPATs during procurement
- • Maintain VPATs as products evolve
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