The standards are designed to make technology accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. Section 508 standards were updated in 2017 to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, which is an internationally ...
The standards are designed to make technology accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. Section 508 standards were updated in 2017 to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, which is an internationally ...
Section 508 is one of a few select web accessibility laws that point to specific guidelines as the standard websites and other ICT products (e.g., online documents) must adhere to under the law. These standards are the Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), established by the World...
508 and WCAG: What’s the Difference?Published on October 6, 2023 at 10:00 am Are you confused about the difference between Section 508 and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)? You’re not alone. Many people think these terms are interchangeable, but they’re actually different. ...
Welcome to the first chapter on Section 508 accessibility for application developers— the best move your company could ever make! Some of you might be taking that statement with a grain of salt; others might be laughing right now. The fact is many developers don't appreciate the true ...
Including metadata such as descriptive titles, relevant keywords, and clear subject lines is essential for accessibility and can also support compliance with standards like Section 508. These standards ensure that electronic documents are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Best...
Adherence toWCAGstandards is not only a best practice for web accessibility but also a legal compliance measure in various jurisdictions. WCAG is the benchmark for compliance with several accessibility laws, such asSection 508in the United States and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act...
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The big picture: New Orleans’ hundreds-year-old infrastructure isn’t without its well-documented challenges, and historic spaces are already often some of the most challenging to bring up to speed for today’s accessibility standards… Carnegie leaders receive state grant to improve acc...