The term “508 Standards” is defined in order to provide consistent cross-reference within the standards to all chapters that apply to Section 508-covered federal entities, namely: 508 Chapters...
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E103.4 508 Standards (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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E201.1 Scope (Section-by-Section Analysis)
E201.1 Scope (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes that ICT procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies must conform to the proposed requirements set forth (or...
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E202.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
E202.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes that ICT is exempt from these requirements to the extent specified by section E202....
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E202.6 Best Meets (Section-by-Section Analysis)
E202.6 Best Meets (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes that, where ICT conforming to one or more provisions of the 508 Standards is not commercially available, the agency...
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G.6.vii. - What are the historical financial threshold and circumstances that appear to satisfy the courts relative to "undue burden" justifications by the government?
A general discussion on undue burden as it relates to 508 is offered on http://www.section508.gov/docs/undueburdenarticle.htm....
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G.10. - Does an agency have any remaining obligations under the Rehabilitation Act if an exception applies?
Even if an exception applies, the agency will still have obligations under Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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G.11. - Should agencies keep track of exceptions?
Agencies will need to track documented exceptions to Section 508 for future reporting to the Department of Justice (agencies should also keep track of nonavailability determinations....
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VII. Effective Date
This action is consistent with the legislative intent underlying section 508 which provides a six-month period between publication of the Board’s standard and the incorporation of such standard...
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H. - Applicability
Beginning June 21, 2001, persons with disabilities could file administrative complaints or bring civil actions in Federal court against agencies that fail to comply with the requirements of Section...
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H.1. - What contract actions must satisfy Section 508?
All contracts awarded on or after June 25, 2001. All orders placed on or after June 25, 2001 under IDIQ contracts irrespective of when the underlying IDIQ contract was...
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H.1.i. - Actions covered. What are examples of actions that WILL TRIGGER the Section 508 procurement obligations?
Acquisition of EIT through a contract amendment that falls outside the general scope of a contract awarded prior to June 25th. (This action would constitute a new contract...
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Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Architectural Barriers Act requires federal buildings to comply with accessibility standards. The U.S. Access Board, my agency and their Office of Gen. Counsel, enforces the...
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Section 508
Section 508 Section 508 establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the Federal government....
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§1194.1 – Standards for Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The standards for information and communication technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act are set forth in...
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508 CHAPTER 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION
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508 Standards
The standards for ICT developed, procured, maintained, or used by agencies subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as set forth in 508 Chapters 1 and 2 (36 CFR Part 1194, Appendix...
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E201.1 Scope
ICT that is procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies shall conform to the 508 Standards. Advisory E201.1 Scope....
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E202.1 General
ICT shall be exempt from compliance with the 508 Standards to the extent specified by E202....
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E202.5.1 Basis for a Determination of Undue Burden
In determining whether conformance to requirements in the 508 Standards would impose an undue burden on the agency, the agency shall consider the extent to which conformance would impose...
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E202.5.2 Required Documentation
The responsible agency official shall document in writing the basis for determining that conformance to requirements in the 508 Standards constitute an undue burden on the agency, or would...
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E202.5.3 Alternative Means
Where conformance to one or more requirements in the 508 Standards imposes an undue burden or a fundamental alteration in the nature of the ICT, the agency shall provide individuals with...
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E202.6 Best Meets
Where ICT conforming to one or more requirements in the 508 Standards is not commercially available, the agency shall procure the product that best meets the 508 Standards consistent with...
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E202.6.1 Required Documentation
including a description of market research performed and which provisions cannot be met, and (b) the basis for determining that the ICT to be procured best meets the requirements in the 508...
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E202.6.2 Alternative Means
Where ICT that fully conforms to the 508 Standards is not commercially available, the agency shall provide individuals with disabilities access to and use of information and data by an alternative...