Section 508, WCAG 2.0 and Digital Accessibility in the Federal Government

U.S. federal government entities must comply with the disability accessibility guidelines in Section 508 when creating or purchasing information technology (IT). The purpose is to increase opportunities and quality of life for people with disabilities. But what does compliance really mean, and how do you achieve it? Join Karina Boycheva and Lora Budzier as they give an overview of the logic behind Section 508, its web accessibility requirements in light of the incorporation of the internationally-recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and some strategies for managing the process. Get Section 508 compliance help at https://www.deque.com/section-508-com... 00:00 Introduction & Agenda 01:34 Section 508 Overview & General Requirements 04:28 Digital Accessibility & Why it Matters to You 8:47 The 508 Refresh & the New Standards (WCAG 2.0 Incorporated) 11:22 The Implications of the New Standards & Testing Early & Often ("Shift Left") 15:28 How Section 508 Applies to... 15:53 Section 508 Program Managers & Federal Employees 17:53 A Federal Contractor or Independent Vendor 19:19 An EDU Employee 21:22 A Developer or Tester 22:45 A Procurement Specialist 24:00 Q & A