Practical guidance on federal Section 508 compliance, ADA Title II and Title III accessibility obligations, and accessibility auditing from DHS Trusted Tester certified professionals.
Our coverage spans the two accessibility regimes that matter most to government, contractors, and institutional buyers.
Federal Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to federal agencies and contractors delivering digital products and documents to the government. Conformance is evaluated against WCAG 2.1 AA using the DHS Trusted Tester methodology and reported through a VPAT or ACR.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires accessible digital experiences from state and local governments (Title II) and places of public accommodation (Title III). The DOJ’s 2024 final rule requires Title II entities to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, with compliance deadlines of April 24, 2027 for entities serving 50,000 or more people.
Section 508, ADA, and WCAG are related but distinct. Learn which applies to your organization, how they overlap, and what each requires for digital accessibility.
Learn what a VPAT is, how it becomes an ACR, and why federal contractors need one. Covers VPAT 2.5 format, conformance levels, and common mistakes to avoid.
Section 508 requires federal agencies and their contractors to make digital content accessible. Learn what it means, who it applies to, and how to prepare for compliance.