What is Section 508?
Section 508 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires that electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the Federal government be accessible to people with disabilities unless it would pose an undue burden to do so.
On August 7, 1998, President Clinton signed into law the Rehabilitation Act
Amendments of 1998. These new amendments create binding and enforceable
standards for all the Federal Agencies.
The enforcement provisions of Section 508 are effective as of June 25, 2001. By statute, the enforcement provisions of Section 508 apply only to electronic and information technology procured on or after the effective date.
Cute Editor optional accessibility settings ensure your site complies with
Section 508, enabling disabled individuals full access to your content.
This section will introduce the accessibility features of Cute Editor.
Topics include:
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Dealing with Images
and Graphics
a. Alternative Attributes for Graphics and Images
b. Long Descriptions
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Making Your Tables Accessible