Section 508 Compliance and ADA
- Section 508 the Law - USG - a 1998 amendment to the United States Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a federal law mandating that all electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the federal government be accessible to people with disabilities.
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a disability rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs run by federal agencies; programs that receive federal financial assistance; in federal employment; and in the employment practices of federal contractors.
- ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a disability rights law that prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.
- Why Our Compliance? - States that receive funds through the Assistive Technology Act are required to comply with 508. Georgia receives funds under the Assistive Technology Act. Therefore, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has determined that all institutions under the Board of Regents fall within the scope of Section 508 standards. The Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards were released on December 21, 2000, consequently the deadline for 508 compliance was June 21, 2001.
Section 508 webinar
Materials from online webinar "Section 508 Compliance and Online Course Content"
by Janet Sylvia, OCTS CAES and UGA Web Accessibility Group, Co-‐Leader
Resources
- Section508.govFederal website that includes legislation, policies, regulation, standards and best practices.
- Higher Education, the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508Policies and guidelines of the University System of Georgia for web content and environments.
- Universal DesignThis site supports educators and students in their teaching and study of universal design. Universal design is an approach to the design of all products and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability, or situation.
- CaptionTubeWith CaptionTube you can create captions for your YouTube videos. It’s easy to use and it’s free. It offers viewers a transcript to read, and allows you to create and edit closed captions in multiple languages.
- ICT Accessibility MOOCLearn how to identify issues and design solutions for information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility for customers and employees with disabilities. Georgia Institute of Technology’s free *ICT Accessibility **MOOC is a 6 module, 2-3 hour each, self-paced course that can be completed at your own speed. You will need to create an account if you don't already have one to view and/or complete the course. UPDATE: this course is closed for certification and is archived. It is is still active for viewing and provides great information and resources.
- Access GAAccessGA is a joint initiative of the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office, the Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation, and The Georgia Technology Authority. AccessGA's purpose is to support Georgia state agencies with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility, promoting equal and timely access for employees and customers with a wide range of disabilities.