The Section 508 standards cover a wide range of electronic and information technology (EIT), including hardware and software, web-based intranet and internet information and applications, and telecommunications products.
Hardware and software EIT covered by the standards includes computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices, as well as software and operating systems. The standards outline specific requirements for the physical design of hardware EIT, including requirements for the size and placement of controls and indicators, as well as requirements for software and operating systems, such as requirements for text size and color contrast.
Web-based intranet and internet information and applications covered by the standards includes websites and web-based applications that are accessed through the internet or an intranet. The standards outline requirements for the design and content of web-based EIT, including requirements for text, images, and multimedia content.
Telecommunications products covered by the standards includes products that are used to transmit information, such as telephones and videophones. The 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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