What's New on Section508.gov?

Stay up to date with the latest additions and changes to Section508.gov. This page displays the most recent content updates—making it easy to find new accessibility training, tools, guidance, and policy updates.

Sample vs Comprehensive Section 508 Conformance Testing Learn how to choose the right sample size for ICT accessibility testing and compare confidence levels, margin of error, and testing approaches. Created May 2026.
Accessibility Bytes No. 17: Five Tips for Accessible Documents Create accessible documents with five quick tips: alt text, built-in styles, descriptive links, color contrast, and avoiding color-only meaning for better usability. Created April 2026.
Accessible Presentations Learn how to create accessible Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that meet the Revised 508 Standards. This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step training videos, document authoring tips, downloadable testing guides, and agency-developed resources. Ideal for document authors, accessibility testers, and federal staff. Updated April, 2026: Added the MS PowerPoint 365 Authoring and Testing Guide (PDF).
Accessible Email Messages Learn how to create accessible email messages that are clear, readable, and usable for people with disabilities, including those who use assistive technology. Updated April, 2026: Added the MS Outlook 365 Authoring and Testing Guide (PDF).
Accessible Documents Learn how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents that meet the Revised 508 Standards. This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step training videos, document authoring tips, downloadable testing guides, and agency-developed resources. Ideal for document authors, accessibility testers, and federal staff. Updated April, 2026: Added the MS Word 365 Authoring and Testing Guide (PDF).
Software Overview Explore Section 508 software accessibility requirements for federal ICT, including desktop, mobile, and cloud apps that must work with assistive technologies. Updated April, 2026.

Reviewed/Updated: May 2026