What is Section 508?

Section 508 is the outgrowth of a portion of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which was amended in 1998. Specifically it created a set of specific functional and technical requirements which are applicable to electronic and information technology, such as software applications and operating systems, websites, telecommunications equipment, desktop and portable computers, video and multimedia, and self contained and stand-alone products, as well as information, documentation and support products.

Why is Section 508 important to you as a software developer?

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