Federal Government

Links to text and .pdf versions of rules, guidelines, notices, studies, reports and certain accessibility laws.

Check out the Access Board-sponsored research into accessibility relating to architecture and design, communication, and transportation.

Description of the standards federal agencies must follow when producing Web pages.

Information on telecommunications accessibility provisions under the Telecommunications Act.

Information from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding how Web sites can be made accessible for people with disabilities.

Provides technical guidance for designers of telecommunications products, with the understanding that Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act does not impose requirements on manufacturers but does require Federal agencies to comply with accessibility regulations when procuring, developing or using electronic and information technology.

Ensures that all USDA employees have safe and equal access to electronic and information technology by assessing, educating and advocating for the integration of assistive technology and worksite accommodations.

An overview of the ADA's requirements for ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities and transportation.

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program that assists DoD and other federal agencies by purchasing assistive technology and related services, providing training on using assistive technology, advising on creating accessible electronic environments and assisting in accommodating workers with disabilities.

Assistive technology and services to people with disabilities, wounded service members returning with dexterity impairments including upper extremity amputees, vision or hearing loss and cognitive injuries such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Do the CAP Online Needs Assessment.

Everything you want to know about using a TRS.

A national, nonprofit organization serving as an employee support group for federal employees who are either deaf or hard of hearing and as a resource organization for the nationwide federal government.

Overview of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires that federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.

Information on and from the FCC Technology Advisory Council's focus group charged with analyses of technology and accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Simple and effective guidance that addresses the specific issues surrounding Section 508 and e-learning initiatives within the federal government and for federal employees.

Final Federal Acquisition Rule for implementing Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 relating to electronic and information technology accessibility for persons with disabilities.

A list of links from the FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau related to disability issues, including closed captioning, 911-TTY compatibility, telecommunication relay services and various sections of the Rehabilitation Act.

Provides technical assistance to consumers, government and businesses on telecommunications access for people with sensory and other disabilities.

GSA's Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities.

Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

Technical assistance on Section 508 from the Access Board.

Since issuing its standards for electronic and information technology under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the U.S. Access Board has maintained a program of continuing on-line guidance and training on compliance with the standards.

Provides a consolidation of acquisition-related questions that have been posed by agencies, contractors and members of the disability community regarding Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Information from the Department of Justice to help federal agencies wanting to evaluate whether their Internet pages are accessible to people with disabilities.

This tutorial from the U.S. Access Board illustrates the application of the Section 508 requirements for Software Applications and Operating Systems, Technical Provisions.

Links to information, assistance and a tutorial from the U.S. Access Board, which developed the accessibility standards for the various electronic and information technologies covered by Section 508.

Information from the U.S. Department of Education about testing web pages to ensure they meet Section 508 standards.

Publications, subscriptions and electronic products relating to physical disabilities that can be purchased from GPO.

Information from the Access Board on Section 508, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

A list compiled by the U.S. Department of Commerce of web sites that may be helpful to Web developers attempting to make their Web sites fully accessible.

Describes how to handle TTY calls and provides a list of TTY abbreviations and syntax often used by persons with speech and hearing impairments.