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P.L. 105-220 Section 508 Accessibility, August 1998
Issued By: Not Available - Effective Date: 08.01.1998, 13.327K, HTML
Abstract: Public Law: 105-220 (08/07/98) Electronic and Information Technology Regulations.--Section 508 (29 U.S.C. 794d) is amended to read as follows: The Senate amendment makes significant changes to current law in the areas of accessibility and electronic and information technology standards. These changes include requiring Federal agencies to procure, maintain, and use electronic and information technology that provides individuals with disabilities with comparable access to what is available to individuals without disabilities.