The Section 508 Standards contain scoping and technical requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) purchased, built, maintained or used by Federal agencies. Agencies must comply with these Standards to ensure our technology is accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.
Follow the steps below to determine how the standards apply to IT procurement and development, to ensure that any technology your agency buys or builds will be accessible for all. These steps will help you to complete the 508 Standards and Exceptions Chart.
Process Overview
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Inventory Your ICT
Determining how the Revised 508 Standards apply to Federal IT procurement and development will ensure that any technology your agency buys or builds will be accessible. The first step in this process is to conduct an inventory.
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Determine ICT Exceptions
Identifying whether you can claim an exception for information and communication technology (ICT) items in your Federal IT procurement or development project is the second step in determining how the Revised 508 Standards apply.
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Determine Which Standards Apply
To ensure that any technology your agency buys or builds will be accessible, you must determine which of the Section 508 Standards apply to your Federal IT procurement and development project.
