Section 508
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires all electronic and information technology procured, used, or developed by US federal agencies to be accessible to people with disabilities. The 2017 Revised 508 Standards align with WCAG 2.0 Level AA and extend to documents, software, hardware, and multimedia — not just websites. These guides help government contractors, federal vendors, and agency IT teams understand what 508 compliance requires and how to prepare for a Trusted Tester audit.
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Section 508 Compliance: A Complete Guide for Government Contractors
Everything federal contractors and agencies need to know about Section 508 — what it requires, how it is enforced, what a VPAT is, and how to pass a Section 508 audit.
12 min read · May 5, 2026Read - Section 508
Section 508 vs WCAG: Key Differences & Which Applies to You
Understand the critical differences between Section 508 and WCAG, how they overlap, and which federal accessibility requirements govern your organization.
9 min read · February 10, 2025Read - Section 508
Section 508 Testing Tools: Automated, Manual & AT Testing Guide
A practical guide to Section 508 testing tools including axe, WAVE, ANDI, and PAC, plus manual methods and a repeatable 508 compliance testing process.
10 min read · June 18, 2025Read - Section 508
Section 508 Refresh: ICT Requirements That Changed in 2017
A detailed breakdown of the 2017 Section 508 Refresh, the new ICT accessibility standards, hardware and software requirements, and electronic content rules for federal compliance.
10 min read · September 22, 2025Read - Section 508
PDF Accessibility: WCAG & Section 508 Requirements for Documents
A comprehensive guide to making PDFs accessible under WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and PDF/UA — covering authoring, remediation, testing, and common failure points.
12 min read · June 24, 2026Read