K12> K-12 are you 508 Compliant?

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What questions should you be asking your
ed tech's?

What laws do they need to uphold?
Can you hold them responsible for 508 compliance?
Yes.


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Your School Districts Web site and 508 compliance
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Section 508 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which came into force 
in August 2001). There are many aspects to 508, but only one actual requirement 
. . . if the government doesn't comply with 508, lawsuits can happen.

June 21, 2001 deadline for agencies to make their computers and Web sites 
usable for people with a wide variety of disabilities, under section 508 of the 
1973 Rehabilitation Act
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Access Provisions Take Effect for Federal Info Technology (6/25/01)
Board Issues New On-line Guide to the Section 508 Standards
Questions about the 508 standards can be sent to the Board at
508@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
REPORT URGES CONGRESS TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH COMPLIANT WITH SECTION 508 
11/27/01
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Section 508 standards This is a US law that requires all United States Federal 
Agencies with websites to make them accessible to individuals with 
disabilities. Many US corporations have also applied them to at least part of 
their sites. There is also a strong ethical argument for not closing off sites 
to those with disabilities also see rules from 2001 There are many aspects to 
508, but only one actual requirement . . . if the government doesn't comply 
with 508, lawsuits can happen.
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