What are the 508 standards and How do you test for 508 compliance?

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Hi,

Need to know What are the 508 standards and How do you test for 508 compliance?

Thanks

#2

Hi @jacqueline-bosco,

Section 508 is an important amendment to The Rehabilitation Act that protects the right of people with disabilities to have equal access to electronic and information technology.

There are several ways to validate conformance to the Revised 508 Standards:

  1. Automated - High volume 508 conformance testing tools automatically scan and test electronic content;
  2. Manual - Manual testing uses a documented, consistent, repeatable process;
  3. Hybrid - A combination of automated and manual testing.