How many controls does Section 508 have?

Section 508 contains 18 controls organized across 6 domains.

Where does Section 508 apply?

Section 508 is applicable in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.

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Section 508 — ICT Accessibility (Revised)

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (as revised in 2017 incorporating WCAG 2.0 Level AA) requires federal agencies to make their information and communications technology (ICT) accessible to people with disabilities. The revised standards (36 CFR Part 1194) incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA success criteria for web, software, and electronic documents, and provide functional performance criteria for hardware.

Domains

WCAG 2.0 Level AA Integration

Chapter 5 - Software

Chapter 4 - Hardware

Chapter 3 - Functional Performance Criteria

Chapter 2 - Scoping Requirements

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