Practical guidance on federal Section 508 compliance, ADA Title II and Title III accessibility obligations, and accessibility auditing from DHS Trusted Tester certified professionals.
Our coverage spans the two accessibility regimes that matter most to government, contractors, and institutional buyers.
Federal Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to federal agencies and contractors delivering digital products and documents to the government. Conformance is evaluated against WCAG 2.1 AA using the DHS Trusted Tester methodology and reported through a VPAT or ACR.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires accessible digital experiences from state and local governments (Title II) and places of public accommodation (Title III). The DOJ’s 2024 final rule requires Title II entities to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, with compliance deadlines of April 26, 2027 for entities serving 50,000 or more people and April 26, 2028 for smaller entities.
A poorly prepared VPAT or ACR can eliminate your proposal before the technical evaluation begins. Avoid these common mistakes that undermine credibility with government buyers.
Preparing for an accessibility audit reduces cost and turnaround time. Follow this checklist to address common issues before your evaluator arrives.
Non-compliance with Section 508 can result in rejected deliverables, lost contracts, and legal liability. Understand the financial and operational risks before they become findings.
Automated tools catch some accessibility issues, but manual testing by a certified Trusted Tester is required for full Section 508 compliance. Learn what each covers and why both are necessary.
An ACR documents a product's accessibility conformance level. Learn how to interpret conformance levels, evaluate test results, and use an ACR during federal procurement.
Section 508, ADA, and WCAG are related but distinct. Learn which applies to your organization, how they overlap, and what each requires for digital accessibility.
Learn what a VPAT is, how it becomes an ACR, and why federal contractors need one. Covers VPAT 2.5 format, conformance levels, and common mistakes to avoid.
Section 508 requires federal agencies and their contractors to make digital content accessible. Learn what it means, who it applies to, and how to prepare for compliance.