In late 2022, Congress enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Section 752, requiring the General Services Administration (GSA), in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to report annually on the Section 508 compliance of the federal government and each federal agency. The presenters will review an overview of the 2024 report to Congress, including the assessment criteria, survey results, and a highlight of key recommendations.
Per the Act, OMB, in coordination with the GSA, the U.S. Access Board, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy developed the assessment criteria. Measurements of Section 508 program maturity include staffing levels, task organization and complaint processes. Conformance questions collected performance metrics for web, videos, documents, and selected enterprise applications, among other information and communication technologies.
Speakers:
- Andrew Nielson, Director, Government-wide IT Accessibility Program at GSA
- Kristen Smith-O’Connor, Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist, General Services Administration
- Alex Wilson, Program Analyst, General Services Administration
Event Details
DATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
WHERE: Virtual webinar
Registration
Session and registration information is available at: Highlights from the Fiscal Year 2024 Government-wide Section 508 Assessment.
Reviewed/Updated: December 2024
