VA systems lack accessibility standards needed by disabled veterans, IG says
The VA is responsible for 5.2 million veterans with military service-connected disabilities and 4.6 million with general disabilities, per data from 2023.
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Government not meeting minimum accessibility standards on federal websites, GSA report finds
A new assessment into federal government website accessibility found compliance to be “well below expectations.”
Digital accessibility requires a proactive government
A new study emphasizes the need for public sector leaders to move beyond the regulatory requirements of accessibility—ensuring digital services and CX are more equitable across the…
Special committee calls for ‘reboot’ of federal technology accessibility oversight
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act hasn't been updated since 1998, and in the meantime departments like VA have committed hundreds of thousands of violations.
Section 508 to roll out new tools, refresh website to assist acquisition officials
The GSA's Section 508 office said the new site will offer tools to help ensure disability-accessible requirements are included in new IT solicitations.
Why meeting new federal mandates for digital accessibility makes good business sense
New national mandates require software and technology makers to meet expanded digital accessibility standards. Deque Systems CEO Preety Kumar highlights why that’s good for business, and how…
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New 508 requirements now live
The law requires that agencies ensure their digital services are accessible to people with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities.
OMB releases IT accessibility guidance
In a memo from U.S. Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel, the Office of Management and Budget outlined 11 goals to ensure Section 508 technology accessibility regulations are…
White House Crowdsourcing Section 508 Ideas
The White House is crowdsourcing ideas on how to improve the management of Section 508, a law requiring all agencies to make information technology accessible to people…
CIO Council to Hold Section 508 Session
The Chief Information Officers Council and the U.S. Access Board will hold an online listening session on Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss…