May 1, 2024
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Learn Section 508 and why it's essential for web accessibility to comply with accessibility standards and ensure that digital content is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Discover the benefits of learning Section 508 and how online courses can help you gain expertise and advance your career.
Section 508: An Overview
Section 508 is a United States federal law that requires federal agencies to develop, procure, maintain, and use information and communication technology (ICT) that is accessible to people with disabilities. It was enacted in 1998 as part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and it has been amended several times since then.
The goal of Section 508 is to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to electronic and information technology. This means that websites, software, and other ICT must be designed and developed in a way that makes them accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, and cognitive disabilities.
Why Learn Section 508?
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Find a path to becoming a Section 508. Learn more at:
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Section 508.
Provides a comprehensive guide to web accessibility, covering the technical and legal aspects of making websites accessible to people with disabilities. It includes information on how to design and develop accessible websites, as well as how to test and evaluate accessibility.
Provides a step-by-step guide to creating accessible websites. It includes information on how to identify and fix accessibility issues, as well as how to test and evaluate accessibility.
Provides a practical guide to inclusive design for the web. It includes information on how to design and develop websites that are accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.
Provides a practical guide to accessible UX design. It includes information on how to design and develop user interfaces that are accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.
Provides a comprehensive guide to web accessibility for content creators. It includes information on how to create accessible content, as well as how to test and evaluate accessibility.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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