Section 508 Accessibility Testing in Washington, DC
Plan Section 508 accessibility testing for federal procurement: product scope, test evidence and Accessibility Conformance Report preparation. Define the testing scope and reporting requirements for your project before starting the assessment.
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Plan Section 508 accessibility testing for federal procurement: product scope, test evidence and Accessibility Conformance Report preparation. Define the testing scope and reporting requirements for your project before starting the assessment.
US accessibility planning depends on the organization and service. Distinguish ADA obligations for public-facing services from Section 508 requirements for federal ICT. Agree the applicable framework, technical standard and assessment scope before testing.
Laws that apply in Washington, D.C.
DOJ guidance addresses web accessibility for businesses open to the public. Review the requirements for the service and organization rather than assuming a single WCAG version resolves every legal question.
Official ADA Title III guidanceThe Revised 508 Standards address federal ICT and incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA. The applicable requirements depend on the content or technology being assessed.
Official Section 508 guidanceThe rule uses WCAG 2.1 Level AA for state and local government web content and mobile apps, with exceptions. DOJ reports extended compliance dates of April 26, 2027 or April 26, 2028, depending on the entity.
Official ADA Title II web and mobile rule guidanceProhibits disability discrimination in programs receiving federal funding, including their digital services.
Preparing for Section 508 testing and federal procurement
If you are supplying a digital product to a federal agency, start with the solicitation and the agency’s accessibility requirements. Define the product version, supported platforms, electronic documents and software features that will be evaluated.
- Match the assessment to the applicable Revised 508 Standards, including requirements beyond web content when relevant.
- Record the test methods and explain each conformance statement using reproducible evidence.
- Identify exceptions, unresolved barriers and planned fixes in the Accessibility Conformance Report instead of relying on a pass/fail badge.
The Revised 508 Standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA; a broader WCAG 2.2 review can be agreed separately. Confirm the reporting format requested by the buyer.
Official Section 508 applicability and conformance guidance
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