Federal Government
Links to 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.
Access Board's Guidance on Web-based Intranet & Internet Information & Applications
Description of the standards federal agencies must follow when producing Web pages.
Information on telecommunications accessibility provisions under the Telecommunications Act.
Accessibility of State & Local Government Web Sites to People with Disabilities
Information from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding how Web sites can be made accessible for people with disabilities.
Accessible Telecommunications Product Design
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.
Agriculture Department (USDA) TARGET Center
Serves USDA employees, their federal partners and members of the public interested in accessibility and ergonomics.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Assistive Listening Systems (ALSs)
Association for Persons with Disabilities in Agriculture (APDA)
Closed Captioning Information & Resources
Closed Captioning of Video Programming
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
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.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) - Assistive Technology Information
Objective information from the CAP program about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment for people with all types of disabilities.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) For Wounded Service Members
Assistive technology and services for 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.
Consumers' Guide to Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
Everything you want to know about using a TRS.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Government
A national, nonprofit organization serving as an employee support group for federal employees who are either deaf or hard of hearing. Also serves as a resource organization for the federal government nationwide.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 508 Accessibility Information
Department of Education Assistive Technology Program
Department of Justice (DOJ) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Home Page
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.
Department of the Interior Accessible Technology Center
Department of the Treasury Employment Information for People with Disabilities
Department of the Treasury Office of the Procurement Executive Section 508 Questions & Answers
Disability Access Focus Group of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Information on and from the FCC Technology Advisory Council's focus group charged with analyses of technology and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
E-Learning: Conforming to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Simple and effective guidance that addresses the specific issues surrounding Section 508 and e-learning initiatives within the federal government and for federal employees.
Federal Acquisition Regulations
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disability Issues Links
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Disability Rights Office
Provides technical assistance to consumers, government and businesses on telecommunications access for people with sensory and other disabilities.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Issues
Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC)
Federal Relay Service Online (FRSO)
Filing a Section 255 of the Communications Act Consumer Inquiry or Complaint
General Services Administration (GSA) Assistive Technology Showcase
General Services Administration (GSA) Electronic Government & Technology Access
GSA's Information Technology Accessibility and Workforce (ITAW) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities.
General Services Administration's (GSA) Center for Information Technology Accommodation
Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.
Guide to the Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Standards for Electronic & Information Technology
Technical assistance on Section 508 from the Access Board.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
National Science Foundation (NSF) Web Site Accessibility
National Weather Service Accessibility Related Sites & Resources
Navy Exceptional Family Member Program
New On-Line Guidance Available on Telecommunications Products
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.
Section 255 of the Communications Act Fact Sheet
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Acquisition Frequently Asked Questions
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 to help federal agencies evaluate whether their Internet pages are accessible to people with disabilities.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Tutorial Developing Accessible Software
This tutorial from the U.S. Access Board illustrates the application of the Section 508 requirements for Software Applications and Operating Systems, Technical Provisions.
Social Security Administration (SSA) Accessibility Policy
Statutory Language from the Telecommunications Act
Technical Assistance to Ensure Successful Implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
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.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Consumers' Guide
Telework: A Guide for Managers, Supervisors & Telework Coordinators
Testing for Web Accessibility Compliance Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Information from the U.S. Department of Education about testing web pages to ensure they meet Section 508 standards.
Treasury Department Office of the Procurement Executive: Section 508
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) Bookstore Subject Bibliography: Physical Disabilities
Publications, subscriptions and electronic products relating to physical disabilities that can be purchased from GPO.
Understanding Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act & the Access Board's Standards
Information from the Access Board on Section 508, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
Useful Accessibility Resource Web Sites
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.
Web Accessibility Best Practices from NASA Webmaster Community
Work at Home & Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation