Applies to federal agencies’ development, procurement, maintenance, or use of electronic and information technology
Covers IT intended both for internal use by federal employees and for external use by members of the public seeking information/services from federal agencies
Applies to non-federal entities through contract: IT vendors or entities providing services on behalf of a federal agency
Federal agency remains responsible under Section 508 for its contractors’ work
Through contract, federal agencies generally extend Section 508 requirements to their contractors
Technical guidelines issued by Access Board
Make clear websites must comply with WCAG 2.0 AA
Undue burden defense for federal agencies—difficult to meet and must provide alternative means of access