ITS Web Site Accessibility Policy

ITS's policy is to work to ensure access to its web sites for all Americans, including persons with disabilities. We will continue to work hard to achieve this goal. Your comments on this long-term goal are appreciated. Please forward any comments to the ITS Webmaster or call 303-497-3330.

Section 508 Requirements

On December 21, 2000, the Access Board published Final Rules on Standards for Electronic and Information Technology (NPRM) and on implementing Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. As amended, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that each Federal department or agency ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of information and data available to persons who do not have disabilities. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Federal agencies must ensure that this data and information is accessible to both Federal employees and the public.

Most material posted on NTIA's Web site is available in html format, in pdf format*, and/or in a word processing format suitable for use by text-to-speech devices. "ALT" tags are used to provide a textual description for images when the images are used to convey information not included in the text. Information posted in multimedia formats, such as audio and video, may not have an alternative format available. There may be other material posted that is not available in a format suitable for use by text-to-speech devices. If you would like to receive a hard copy of any of these documents contact info@its.bldrdoc.gov. If you have a problem accessing any of the pages on this Web site, please contact the ITS Webmaster.

*http://access.adobe.com/ provides information on using pdf files by those with visual disabilities.