Section 508 Compliance

There are an estimated 51 million Americans who have some sort of disability, with the number growing significantly as the population ages. The movement to assure accessibility to the Internet as a civil right gained momentum with the 1998 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act. These amendments are called Section 508, The Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards.

Section 508 requires most Federal Internet resources to become accessible according to Section 508 specifications. Additionally, Section 508 provides an enforcement mechanism designed to inspire both states and private industry; a procurement law that requires all vendors supplying services to the Federal government to comply with Section 508.

If required, VINSIN takes every initiative to ensure your project meets Section 508 compliance. Through the use of properly designed navigation, standards compliant coding, and clean content your website will meet the addressed requirements.