“Remediation is rework, and rework is waste.”
– BRANDON JUBAR | SECTION 508 PROGRAM MANAGER at THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Federal agencies are responsible for ensuring their information and services are accessible to persons with disabilities. The Revised 508 Standards include not just IT tools and systems, but electronic content such as documents, web pages, presentations, social media content, blogs, and certain emails.
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Documents
Learn how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents that conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
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Presentations
Create accessible Microsoft Powerpoint presentations.
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Spreadsheets
Create accessible Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
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PDFs
Create accessible Portable Document Format (PDF) documents that conform to the Revised 508 Standards.
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Audio, Video, and Social Media
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Synchronized Media
Summary of considerations for the development of synchronized media - commonly thought of as "videos," including captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.
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Electronic Signatures
Electronic signatures digitally validate or acknowledge PDF documents, online forms, or specialized e-signature software.
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Software & Websites
Learn how the Revised 508 standards apply to software applications, web content, operating systems, and more.
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Universal Design
Read more about the concept of universal design and how to apply it to federal agencies and products.
