Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions

H. - Applicability

The effective date of the FAR changes for acquiring EIT was June 25, 2001. Beginning June 21, 2001, persons with disabilities could file administrative complaints or bring civil actions in Federal court against agencies that fail to comply with the requirements of Section 508. This date was established by operation of the law, which authorizes such actions 6 months after the date the Access Board published its standards as a final rule (which was on December 21, 2000).