Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Accessibility Bytes No. 11: Information Structure Improves Access, Experience and Understanding
Did you know that how you structure information can make government digital content easier to understand — for both people and machines?
In today’s digital world, well-structured content improves accessibility, enhances usability, and supports emerging technologies like AI. It’s essential for compliance with Section 508—and for delivering a better experience to everyone.
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On January 18, 2017, the U.S. Access Board published a final rule updating accessibility requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communications Act.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) is tasked under this law to provide technical assistance to help Federal agencies comply with these requirements, and ensure that covered ICT is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities.
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