Create Accessible Digital Products

"Remediation is rework, and rework is waste."
– BRANDON JUBAR | SECTION 508 PROGRAM MANAGER at THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Federal agencies are responsible for ensuring their information and services are accessible to persons with disabilities. The Revised 508 Standards include not just IT tools and systems, but electronic content such as documents, web pages, presentations, social media content, blogs, and certain emails.

Documents

Learn how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents that conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
Presentations

Create accessible Microsoft Powerpoint presentations.
Spreadsheets

Create accessible Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
PDFs

Create accessible Portable Document Format (PDF) documents that conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
Audio, Video, and Social Media

Create accessible audio and video media.

Create accessible social media posts.
Synchronized Media

Summary of considerations for the development of synchronized media - commonly thought of as "videos," including captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.

Electronic Signatures

Electronic signatures digitally validate or acknowledge PDF documents, online forms, or specialized e-signature software.
Software & Websites

Learn how the Revised 508 standards apply to software applications, web content, operating systems, and more.
Universal Design

Read more about the concept of universal design and how to apply it to federal agencies and products.