Pdf files cannot be validated for compliance with section 508 by currently available automation. This page has information about the section 508 law, and the va section 508 office. Sf 299 application for transportation, utility systems, telecommunications and facilities on federal lands and property revised and renewed 362020. Creating accessible products is important to citrix. Does the order of the pdf tags match that of the order that the content should be read in. The recent section 508 refresh brought harmonization with the wcag 2. I508, request for waiver of certain rights, privileges. The resources in this section were developed by federal agencies and shared here for your convenience. Irs section 508 compliant pdf forms internal revenue service. Cioc revised section 508 chapter 4 hardware including mobile. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but are not limited to the following. Us export requirements, part v, chapter 508 ustranscom.
Teams must document applicable standards evaluated, and document acceptable testing. Documents distributed via email includes broadcast messages and any attachments. The doc is working to meet compliance with oklahomas eita standards and section 508 of the rehabilitation act. Nearly everyone plays a role in carrying out section 508. Each section 508 standard is mapped to the dhs pdf testing process for testers who are more familiar with the alphabetical approach. Four page guide to section 508 rules and regulations. Agencies cannot be held liable for violating section 508 until after august 2000. Structure the document correctly in your authoring software and be sure to make tags when creating the pdf, then check the resulting file for compliance or. Pdf format is used to preserve the content and layout of our hard copy. In this case, you would file form i508 with the same uscis office as your form i1. The resources in this section were developed by federal agencies, and shared here for your convenience. These workers enjoy certain privileges and rights, which may include diplomatic rights and immunities and an exemption from us income taxes. A beginners guide to section 508 and accessibility compliance.
Any component or portion of existing ict that complies with an earlier standard issued pursuant to section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended as republished in appendix d, and that has not been altered on or after january 18, 2018, shall not be. Where ict displays video with synchronized audio, ict shall provide user controls for closed captions and audio descriptions. Federal section 508 of the rehabilitation act accessibility standards, but do not reflect. Request for exception to section 508 requirement 29 u. Requiring business partners to provide accessible documents. All tasks for testing of functional andor technical requirements must include specific testing for section 508 compliance. For the other section 8 programs, the section 236 programs, and housing development grants and rent supplement. Section 508 is a federal law that requires agencies to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 may not apply to your website, but other laws likely do, so your website should be accessible. Pdf files require the free adobe reader software for viewing. Upon receiving notification of an overseas assignment, soldiers should apply for government nofee passports for family members immediately after receiving.
The checklist from section a forward is based on the wcag 2. Good practice is to ensure requirements are clear, so both parties understand what is expected. Helene devous, office of housing, room 6146, department of housing and urban development, 451 seventh street, sw, washington, dc 20410, telephone 202 7082866. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page.
The section 508 standards are the technical requirements and criteria used to measure ict accessibility conformance within this law. Hhs section 508 accessibility checklists the below checklists are the official hhs accessibility checklists. How to create accessible portable document format pdf documents that conform to the revised 508 standards. Note, much of this guidance predates the revised 508 standards. A set of technical requirements, or section 508 standards, is used to measure. The forms on this page are provided in adobe acrobat portable document format. Federal laws, including section 508 of the rehabilitation act, mandate that people with disabilities have access to the same information that someone without a disability would have. Summary of section 508 standards the standards define the types of technology covered and set forth provisions that establish a minimum level of accessibility. Only the standards that are applicable to pdfs are listed. Section 508 pdf document accessibility test process. If using an authoring tool, make sure the tool is capable of generating accessible pdf documents that conform to pdf ua some do not.
Among the most significant changes are the widespread use of mobile technology and the increasing use of mobile devices to perform a variety of ict functions. Conformance to requirements for softwareauthoring tools requirement in the revised 508 standards. Federal agencies are required to comply with the revised standards as of january 18, 2018. Tourist passports are not processed at this office. Harmonizes accessibility requirements with international standards such. Section 508 compliance accessible document solutions. Dec 02, 2019 the department of homeland security is committed to providing accessible information and communication technology ict to individuals with disabilities, including members of the public and federal employees, by meeting or exceeding the requirements of section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended 29 u. Any time you are preparing an electronic document that will be posted online or distributed via email, whether its an internal document or an external document, you need to follow the section 508 guidelines. These general passport requirements are just an introduction to what is necessary in order to obtain a us passport. The following standards are excerpted from section 508 of the rehabilitation act, 1194.
The procurement process is key in meeting both the elearning requirements and the requirements of section 508. Many of our websites currently meet the section 508 accessibility standards. Standards link opens in a new window, developed by the office of state finance. As of january 2018, the technical requirements of section 508 have changed to incorporate wcag 2. In the event that the pdf format of a document cannot be made fully. Webbased intranet and internet information and applications 1194. Pdfua clarifies and simplifies the pdfspecific technical requirements to meet wcag 2. This section provides references and guidance toward accomplishing that goal. Only government nofee passports are issued at the jblm passports office. Expect to receive your new or renewed passport in 4 to 6 weeks. Do section 508 accessibility standards apply to my website. Provides guidance based on features and functionality. From the end user interface to management cons ole screens and help systems, our information technology was evaluated for section 508 compliance.
Regardless of whether or not federal regulations apply to your website, designing for all users is a best practice, and. Please visit other pages on the navigation pane to the right titled resources to view more information about accessibility and obtaining conformance with section 508. We proposed to require authorizations requested by individuals to contain a minimum set of elements. The revised section 508 standards and section 255 guidelines address many changes to technology that have occurred since 2000. The accessibility requirements tool art is a stepbystep guide to help you easily identify relevant accessibility requirements from the revised 508 standards, and incorporate them into your procurement and contracting documentation, as well as inhouse it development. Authoring and evaluation features that make it easier to create accessible documents. For assistance with section 508 matters, please email the femaaccessibility help desk. Nov 20, 2019 section 508 is a federal law that requires agencies to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. This document must be completed by the requesting official purchase requestor and provided to the. Oct 08, 2019 section 508 of the rehabilitation act 29 u. Section 508 checklist for accessible pdf accessible. The federal government increasingly relies on technology to carry out its business and deliver information to. If you are an applicant for adjustment of status, file this form with the same office as your form i485, application. Ict shall be exempt from compliance with the revised 508 standards to the extent specified by e202.
Although it may sound arduous or downright scary to learn, the fact of the matter is it simply requires steady adherence to compliance rules, many of which are. File your form i508 with your local uscis office, unless you are filing it at the same time as form i1, application for travel document. Passports only government nofee joint base lewismcchord. Most accessibility standards are moving toward wcag 2. In addition to section 508 requirements, hhs has policies, standards, and requirements for electronic documents that include but are not. The areas covered include software applications, web pages, and documentation and support. Gsas it accessibility program developed art as part of its mission to provide technical assistance to federal agencies, to. Descriptive text defined for all images o conveys the purpose. The section 508 standards are the technical requirements and criteria that are used to measure. This guide highlights the changes you need to make to your agencys 508 program, to transition to the revised 508 standards.
Accessibility knoxvilles community development corporation. This section gives three practical examples of the points made in the previous sections and shows how an agency can evaluate offtheshelf elearning software that meets the agencys learning needs and section 508 responsibilities. There is an extensive list of requirements for section 508 compliant pdf documents. Section 508 addresses every aspect of electronic documents, from tagging content and animated displays to ttys and usability of keys and controls. For a full list of the section 508 standards of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended 29 u. Adobe pdf authoring document october 2018 fema training. These pdf forms are fully accessible but there is no computation, validation, or verification of the information you enter. For accessible pdf files, the recommended format is the pdf ua format which complies with wcag 2. Guide to the section 508 standards united states access board.
Nov 12, 20 if you acquire a client thats looking for accessible pdf files or needs to redesign their website so it meets section 508 requirements, try not to be too intimidated or turnedoff. Passport country of issuance, if a passport is required. Access boards new rules that updates accessibility requirements for information and communication technology ict in the federal sector covered by section 508 of. In the event that the pdf format of a document cannot be made fully accessible, an alternate version of the document will be provided in an accessible format. Eliquos accessibility services answer to guidelines and standards as set by the w3c. Accessibility services eliquo training and development. Of 178 certificate of medical examination cancelled 4102020. To the extent that your agencys selfevaluation reveals inaccessible technology, you may wish to use it to establish a priority list for making your electronic and information technologies more accessible. May 04, 2020 the signature on the application needs to be identical to the signature in the passport. This includes, but is not limited to, the following. All electronic communication and documentation created by cms employees and contractors must be 508 compliant. The checklist below, a series of tables, is based on the content of the pdf.
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