The Section 508 standards are a set of guidelines for making electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities. These standards are specific to the U.S. federal government, and are intended to ensure that EIT procured, developed, maintained, or used by federal agencies is accessible to people with disabilities.
The Section 508 standards are organized into three categories: hardware and software, web-based intranet and internet information and applications, and telecommunications products. The standards outline specific requirements for each category, including requirements for hardware and software, web-based applications, and telecommunications products.
The hardware and software standards cover a wide range of EIT, including computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. These standards outline requirements for the physical design of the EIT, as well as requirements for software and operating systems.
The web-based intranet and internet information and applications standards cover EIT that is accessed through the internet or an intranet, such as websites and web-based applications. These standards outline requirements for the design and content of web-based EIT, including requirements for text, images, and multimedia content.
The telecommunications products standards cover products that are used to transmit information, such as telephones and videophones. These standards outline requirements for the design and functionality of telecommunications products, including requirements for volume control, visual indicators, and other features.
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