
Web Accessibility for Section 508
http://www.jimthatcher.com/webcourse1.htm
Thatcher, Jim
JimThatcher.com
2004
Abstract:
The legislation referred to as "Section 508" is actually an amendment to the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The amendment was signed into law by President Clinton on August 7, 1998. Section 508 requires that electronic and information technology that is developed by or purchased by the Federal Agencies be accessible by people with disabilities.