[Web4lib] Clarification on Section 508

[Stiofan Perkins]

As noted, most US states have adopted laws for state
websites that track either Sec 508 or the W3 WAI
standards.  I have posted several messages over the
past year that refer to these laws.  The Web4Lib
archives should have them if you do a search on
accessibility and section 508.  There are similar laws
in effect in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the
UK.  

So, generally, if you receive public monies, then,
yes, you probably have a positive duty to create an
accessible web site.  Here in Texas, the State has
made it a requirement when contracting with website
creators.

Steven C. Perkins


--- "Gimon, Charles A" <CAGimon at mplib.org> wrote:

> 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
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of
> Richard Wiggins
> Sent: Sat 4/15/2006 10:28 AM
> To: web4lib at webjunction.org
> 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.
> 
> 
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