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Rehabilitation Act (USA)

(http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/cguide.htm#anchor65610)

The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors. The standards for determining employment discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act are the same as those used in title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Section 508

Section 508 establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the Federal government. Section 508 requires Federal electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.

An accessible information technology system is one that can be operated in a variety of ways and does not rely on a single sense or ability of the user. For example, a system that provides output only in visual format may not be accessible to people with visual impairments and a system that provides output only in audio format may not be accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some individuals with disabilities may need accessibility-related software or peripheral devices in order to use systems that comply with Section 508.

For more information on section 508, contact:

U.S. General Services Administration
Center for IT Accommodation (CITA)
1800 F Street, N.W.,
Room 1234, MC:MKC
Washington, DC 20405-0001

http://www.itpolicy.gsa.gov/cita

(202) 501-4906 (voice)
(202) 501-2010 (TTY)

U.S. Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board
1331 F Street, N.W. Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111

http://www.access-board.gov

800-872-2253 (voice)
800-993-2822 (TTY)

Info on Section 508

Info on Section 504

Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards from Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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