Accessibility

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is committed to making its electronic and information technologies (EITs) accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended. Section 508 is a Federal law that requires agencies to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 applies to Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain or use EIT. The Section 508 standards are the technical requirements and criteria that are used to measure conformance within this law. More information on Section 508 and the technical standards can be found at Section508.gov.

If you have feedback or concerns related to the accessibility of any content on this website, please email section508@ios.doi.gov. The email should include the web address or URL and the specific problems encountered.

If an individual believes that a bureau or office has failed to procure EIT conforming to Section 508, that individual has the right to file a complaint with the DOI Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the following address:

U.S. Department of the Interior
Director, Office of Civil Rights
Mail Stop 4309
1849 C Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240

The OCR will apply the complaint procedures outlined in 43 CFR Part 17, Subpart E, which are established to implement Section 504 for resolving allegations of discrimination in a Federally conducted program or activity.

If you would like to file a Section 508-related complaint, please contact the DOI Section 508 Program via email at section508@ios.doi.gov or phone (202) 208-1530.

If you have comments or questions related to the DOI Section 508 Program, please contact the DOI Section 508 Program Coordinator via email at section508@ios.doi.gov or phone (202) 208-1530. For comments or questions regarding bureau/office Section 508 programs, please contact the Bureau/Office Section 508 Coordinator.

For additional information on Section 508 requirements, please visit the websites listed below:

• Access Board - Section 508: Provides the Section 508 standards issued by the Access Board.
• Web Accessibility Initiative: Provides strategies, guidelines and resources to ensure the Web is accessible to people with disabilities.
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0: Provides recommendations for making Web content accessible.

Accessibility Resources

Federal Relay Service

The Federal Relay Service (FedRelay) is a Federal government telecommunications service, which enables Federal employees who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf or blind or have speech disabilities equal communication access. The FedRelay is accessible domestically (fifty states as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the District of Columbia) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). All calls are strictly confidential and no records of conversations are maintained. Information on FedRelay toll-free and toll access numbers are accessible at the FRS website.

ACCESS Center

The ACCESS Center, (formerly the Assisted Technology Center or ATC) is a resource center that offers consultation, information, advice and demonstration of assistive technology, safety, and accommodation solutions to increase workplace accessibility and safety for all employees.

Disability

• DOI's Office of Civil Rights provides information on civil rights and equal opportunity programs including disability-related topics.
• Disability.gov is a Federal government website that provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide.