Department of Justice and General Services Administration Submit Section 508 Report to the President and Congress

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have submitted Section 508 Report to the President and Congress: Accessibility of Federal Electronic and Information Technology. Based on data from February 2021 through August 2022, the report presents the degree to which some federal agencies are making progress on compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Section 508 requires federal agencies to ensure that the information and communication technology (ICT) they develop, procure, maintain, or use is accessible and useable by people with disabilities, including both federal employees and members of the public. Examples of ICT include computers, websites, video, phone systems, electronic documents, and multifunction office machines, such as copiers, printers, and information and transaction kiosks.

The U.S. Access Board is responsible for developing ICT accessibility standards, which are incorporated into the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and providing technical assistance (TA) on Section 508, including its implications beyond the federal government. The Board offers TA through email at [email protected] and provides webinars and specialized trainings. In addition, the Board works closely with GSA in posting extensive guidance and accessibility materials to the www.Section508.gov website.

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
E-Bulletin
February 28, 2023

Our February 28, 2023 E-Bulletin is now posted.

Some news you'll find in this issue:

Employment News
• AI and Disability Inclusion Toolkit
• Business Sense: Automated Worker Surveillance Tools – Inclusive Employers Exercise Caution

ADA Legal News
• Pennsylvania: Settlement Between United States and Commonwealth Clinical Group Will Improve Access

Education News
• Motion Light Lab Advances Bilingual Education with Signed/Written Storytelling

Training, Events, and Opportunities to Participate
• Washington, DC: Recruiting Participants for Focus Groups, Testing Synchronized Closed Captioning at The Hirshhorn

Webinar: Managing Risk and Other Legal Requirements for Businesses Under ADA Title III
March 22, 2023, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

In this presentation, experts from Capital One will share why it is important to manage, measure, and remediate risks within the ADA program, while remaining compliant with other regulations. Through case studies of ADA accommodations, they will engage the audience to discuss best practices.

Virtual ADA Mini-Con on the ADA and Criminal Justice, March 28, 2023

This one-day virtual conference will feature sessions on common issues, emerging concerns, practical solutions, and innovative programs in law enforcement and corrections.

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