How many controls does US Section 508 have?

US Section 508 contains 20 controls organized across 6 domains.

Where does US Section 508 apply?

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

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US Section 508 — ICT Accessibility Standards (Revised 2017)

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d), as revised in January 2017 by the US Access Board, requires that all federal government ICT (information and communications technology) be accessible to people with disabilities.

Domains

Chapters 6-7: Support and Communication

Chapter 5: Software Accessibility

Chapter 4: Hardware Accessibility

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria

Chapter 1-2: Application and Scoping

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