Section 508 Compliance Glossary Definition

Term Section 508 Compliance
Definition

Section 508 compliance refers to meeting accessibility requirements for U.S. federal information and communication technology under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and related standards.

Context & Usage

It is especially important for federal agencies and vendors serving them, and it should be understood alongside broader accessibility standards and organizational obligations.

Categories Technical Writing and Documentation, Instructional Design, Technical Training, and Learning Development, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management