Requirements traceability has long been recognized as an important quality of a wellengineered system. Include section 508 when developing traceability matrix, system acceptance plans, and test plans. The forms on this page are provided in adobe acrobat portable document format. The checklist below, a series of tables, is based on the content of the pdf. Guidance for creating accessible content in adobe acrobat portable document format pdf that is compliant with section 508. There is an extensive list of requirements for section 508 compliant pdf documents. As a result, additional requirements exist in contracts where fsc 5962 items are being supplied that call for vendors to provide documentation of traceability or a test report prior to the shipment of parts. Proposals, bids, concept papers, technical documentation, reports, and user and training manuals must be section 508 compliant.
Nov 12, 20 if you acquire a client thats looking for accessible pdf files or needs to redesign their website so it meets section 508 requirements, try not to be too intimidated or turnedoff. The purpose of this document is to ensure cms compliance with federal requirements relative to any purchase of electronic and information technology eit. Structure the document correctly in your authoring software and be sure to make tags when creating the pdf, then check the resulting file for compliance or. Each section 508 standard is mapped to the dhs pdf testing process for testers who are more familiar with the alphabetical approach. Any component or portion of existing ict that complies with an earlier standard issued pursuant to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended as republished in appendix d, and that has not been altered on or after january 18, 2018, shall not be. Here are some additional nonfunctional requirements categories that also applyto current problemsolving efforts. Cioc revised section 508 chapter 4 hardware including mobile.
May 26, 2017 any and all digital communications that a company under section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. Section 508 a2aii requires the board to develop technical and functional performance criteria necessary to implement the requirements of section 508. Under section 508, agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others. The recent section 508 refresh brought harmonization with the wcag 2. Dec 21, 2000 section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Pdfs require 508 remediation as they are not accessible by screen readers. Ensure schedule includes adequate time to integrate, test, and resolve any section 508 defects. Current section 508 compliance requirements cover all electronic information including, but not limited to, electronic deliverables procured from outside contractors and vendors.
These pdf forms are fully accessible but there is no computation, validation, or verification of the information you enter. The revised section 508 standards and section 255 guidelines address many changes to technology that have occurred since 2000. For accessible pdf files, the recommended format is the pdf ua format which complies with wcag 2. Plan for section 508 accessibility testing against the requirements. Usaid implementation of section 508 of the rehabilitation act. This includes website content, emails, computer software, gaming systems, apps, and pdf versions of traditionally printed assets.
On january 9th 2017 the access board released a final rule that updates accessibility requirements covered by section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 along with guidelines for telecommunications equipment subject to section 255 of the communications act of 1934. Coordinates overall activities undertaken by the postal service in guiding our response to section 508. If layout tables are used, is the intended order of the content intact. If you acquire a client thats looking for accessible pdf files or needs to redesign their website so it meets section 508 requirements, try not to be too intimidated or turnedoff. Irs section 508 compliant pdf forms internal revenue service. Section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended the act requires that individuals with disabilities, who are federal employees or members of the public seeking information or services from a federal agency, be provided access to and use. Any and all digital communications that a company under section 508 jurisdiction creates must be 508 compliant. Access boards new rules that updates accessibility requirements for information and communication technology ict in the federal sector covered by section 508 of. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but are not limited to the following. Ict shall be exempt from compliance with the revised 508 standards to the extent specified by e202. Develops and disseminates postal service policies, procedures, and. In this acrobat section 508 accessibility class, youll learn how to prepare pdf files so that theyre readable by users taking advantage of assistive technology such as screen readers.
Federal government section 508 information site for faqs, rules, agency contacts, updates on standards and other information. Are data tables implemented with data table coding. Among the most significant changes are the widespread use of mobile technology and the increasing use of mobile devices to perform a variety of ict functions. Please visit other pages on the navigation pane to the right titled resources to view more information about accessibility and obtaining conformance with section 508.
The checklist from section a forward is based on the wcag 2. This document must be completed by the requesting official purchase requestor and provided to the. Although it may sound arduous or downright scary to learn, the fact of the matter is it simply requires steady adherence to compliance rules, many of which are. Hhs pdf compliance checklist section 508 compliant. Federal laws, including section 508 of the rehabilitation act, mandate that people with disabilities have access to the same information that someone without a disability would have. The coordinators provide consultation and information. Section 508 compliance accessible document solutions. If no is answered to any item, then the document is not 508 compliant. Baseline tests for software and web accessibility version 1. The checklist below is outofdate and should not be used. Is the site free from content that flashes more than 3 times.
The document incorporates the harmonized testing processes for section 508 compliance. Section 508 pdf document accessibility test process. Aspadcd general office document file 508 checklist hhs. The following standards are excerpted from section 508 of the rehabilitation act, 1194. Ssas guide to applying section 508 standards section 1194. Usaid implementation of section 508 of the rehabilitation. General and keyboard navigation checks should be performed on all pages no matter what is present in the actual content. Dhs section 508 compliance test processes homeland security. Hhs pdf compliance checklist section 508 compliant document. A unified test approach for 508 compliance will provide consistency section. Among stakeholders, traceability is often unpopular due to the unclear benefits. Section 508 office of the chief information officer. Cms pdf file 508 checklist 1 cms pdf file 508 checklist document information. Section 508 amendment to the rehabilitation act of 1973.
The information technology association of america itaa commented that the specificity of many of the proposed provisions go beyond what may be characterized as. Section 508 coordinators serve as the epas point of contact for section 508 information. Is the document title filled out in the document properties. The 508 coordinators work with the epa offices to implement epas section 508 program on behalf of the chief information officer cio and section 508 executive council. Only the standards that are applicable to pdfs are listed. A beginners guide to section 508 and accessibility compliance. In this acrobat section 508 accessibility course you will learn how to understand the requirements of section 508 and discover how to tag files for accessibility. They contain technical criteria specific to various types of technologies and performancebased requirements which focus on functional capabilities of covered products. If no is answered to any item, then the file is not 508 compliant.
Traceability traceable to source of information, usually for audit. The forms on this page are provided in adobe acrobat portable document. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but arent limited to the following. If layout tables are used, is data table markup summary, th, id, headers avoided. The technical requirements generally have to do with definitions of how to properly code interface elements to.
The section 508 standards are part of the federal acquisition regulation far and address access for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Section 508 information federal communications commission. Fsc 5962 is a supply class containing electronic parts identified as being highrisk for counterfeiting. Section 508 guidelines university of wisconsin river falls.
Pdf files cannot be validated for compliance with section 508 by currently available automation. Access board is responsible for developing information and communication technology ict accessibility standards to incorporate into regulations that govern federal procurement practices. This page has information about the section 508 law, and the va section 508 office. The section 508 standards apply to electronic and information technology procured by the federal government, including computer hardware and software, websites, and multimedia such as video, phone systems, and copiers.
As of january 2018, the technical requirements of section 508 have changed to incorporate wcag 2. Pdfua clarifies and simplifies the pdfspecific technical requirements to meet wcag 2. Auditabilityability to produce information for an outside agency. Pdf 508 accessibility checklist the united states social.
For a full list of the section 508 standards of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended 29 u. For accessible pdf files, the recommended format is the pdfua format which complies with wcag 2. Dhs section 508 compliance test process for applications. Has the language been properly set for foreign words or phrases. About the section 508 standards united states access board. To view the departmental section 508 directive, please view dr 4030001 and the associated section 508 reference manual.
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