Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Frequently Asked Questions

G.7.ii. - Are there any circumstances under which Federal EIT must be retrofitted with EIT that meets the access board's standards?

Section 508(a) generally requires that agencies ensure that the EIT they develop, procure, maintain, or use meets the Access Board's standards. To the extent agency resources are available, agencies should consider replacing older, inaccessible EIT with newer moreaccessible EIT, where such EIT is used by federal employees or members of the public to access data or information. In addition to helping the agency meet its general obligations under 508(a), such efforts may also help the agency satisfy its obligations under Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.