[Web4lib] Clarification on Section 508

[Gimon, Charles A]

Note that there are similar state statutes in effect as well. Compare Minnesota 16C145:
 
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/16C/145.html
 
--Charles Gimon
  Web Coordinator
  Minneapolis Public Library

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From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of Richard Wiggins
Sent: Sat 4/15/2006 10:28 AM
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Subject: [Web4lib] Clarification on Section 508



Section 508 is a procurement law for Federal agencies.  Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act requires that electronic and information
technologies acquired by Federal agencies be accessible.  Some people
believe that Section 508 establishes a "building code" for entities outside
the Federal government, but I just don't see such a provision in the law.