Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions

C.5.i. - Who is responsible for enforcing Section 508? Are there any reporting requirements?

Individuals with disabilities are responsible for enforcing the requirements of Section 508. Individuals with disabilities may file a complaint with an agency or bring a civil action in Federal Court for an agency's noncompliance with the requirements of Section 508. Section 508(f) requires agencies to provide procedures for resolving complaints by individuals who allege that an agency has failed to comply with the requirements of Section 508 in providing EIT. It states that agencies are to apply the complaint procedures established to implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to resolve administrative complaints related to Section 508.

Section 508(d)(2) requires the Attorney General to prepare a biennial report and make recommendations regarding the state of Federal department and agency compliance with the requirements of Section 508.