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Accessible IT Frequently Asked Questions

Category: Guidelines and Standards
Question: #5
What is Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act?

Answer:

The Reauthorized Rehabilitation Act of 1998 included amendments to Section 508 of the Act. In these amendments was a call that the federal government be barred from procuring, using or maintaining Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) goods and services that were not fully accessible.

http://www.section508.gov/
This is the official Web site for Section 508 information and updates. Using this Web site, federal employees and the public can access resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of Section 508 with respect to Electronic and Information Technology.

http://www.access-board.gov/508.html
United States Access Board site for Section 508 resources, including standards in alternative languages, technical assistance, FAQs, and more.

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General
1. What is Information Technology?
2. What is AIT?
3. What is the difference between Accessible Information Technology (AIT) and Assistive Technology (AT)?
4. Can AIT be used in the classroom to support learning?
Guidelines and Standards
5. What is Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act?
6. What is W3C Web Accessibility Initiative?
7. Are there laws related to Telecommunications?
8. Is BOBBY a Standard?
K-12 Bulletin on Accessible IT
9. How can the use of accessible AIT be promoted to K-12 educational entities?
10. How widespread is the use of information technology in K-12 education?
Post-Secondary
11. Does Section 508 apply to a state university or community college?
Resources for Parents
12. How do Parents play a role in Education-based IT in education?
13. Are local schools required to be accessible for children with mobility limitations?
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