The General Services Administration (GSA) is submitting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Governmentwide Section 508 Assessment as mandated by Public Law No. 117-328 (codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794d-1). GSA prepared this report, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Access Board, and it addresses the report to the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committees on Appropriations and Oversight and Government Reform.
GSA implemented significant changes to this year’s assessment to enhance its focus and impact. We transitioned from a compliance-driven activity to a more strategic framework that emphasizes high-priority accessibility and Section 508 efforts. Recognizing the administrative workload associated with data collections, OMB (with the U.S. Access Board and GSA’s consultation) intentionally streamlined the FY 2025 criteria to lessen this burden. Reflecting our dedication to governmental efficiency, this year’s assessment provides a strategic perspective on digital accessibility, information and communication technology (ICT), and IT modernization. By reducing the reporting burden, agencies can reallocate resources to advance significant ICT and provide more cost-effective and accessible digital solutions that benefit all users.
Over 70 Million U.S. adults reported having a disability. With over 2.16 billion federal website visits in the past month, it is essential for the government to provide high-quality digital products and services. This assessment builds on previous reports and takes a broad look at different factors to understand federal agencies compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements, which lays the groundwork for future strategic planning and informed decision-making. With significant changes to the assessment criteria and shifts in the federal environment, FY 2025 establishes a new baseline for ICT accessibility throughout the federal government. GSA used responses from 212 agencies, parent agencies, and components to develop this assessment. More importantly, the agencies’ data will help GSA support them in pinpointing accessibility issues and identifying areas for improvement. This, in turn, will enhance the efficiency and accessibility of government technology and digital services.
We extend our gratitude to all agencies that participated in this collection. We encourage each agency to view this assessment as an opportunity for progress, concentrating on meaningful ICT accessibility improvements over the next year.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward C. Forst
Administrator
Reviewed/Updated: March 2026
