Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions

A. - Introduction

Acquisition of Electronic and Information Technology Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Questions and Answers Date: January 2002 Updated: October 2009 NEW Note to Readers This document is a consolidation of acquisition-related questions that have been posed by agencies, contractors, and members of the disability community regarding section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The responses to these questions are intended to promote a better understanding of the requirements of section 508 and it’s implementing regulations, including the collaboration that is anticipated within agencies in the acquisition of EIT. The document is purely informational. It neither creates new policies nor changes existing policies. Agency personnel must consult appropriate officials within their agencies for formal advice. This web document, which is being hosted by the General Services Administration, was developed after review by an interagency steering committee comprised of agencies with lead responsibilities for the implementation of section 508. The steering committee was established to further facilitate the effective implementation of section 508. This "living" document may be further updated as necessary to address additional questions and further promote a common and effective understanding of section 508 requirements. Accordingly, you are encouraged to monitor the section 508 web site, www.section508.gov. Comments are welcome and may be sent to section.508@gsa.gov.