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<span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif">Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif">Amended in 1998 as part of the</span></span><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif">Workforce Investment Act of 1998.</span></span> | <span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif">Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif">Amended in 1998 as part of the</span></span><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif">Workforce Investment Act of 1998.</span></span> | ||
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ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress.
ADA Title I: Employment
ADA Title II: State and Local Government Activities
Section 508
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities. Amended in 1998 as part of theWorkforce Investment Act of 1998.
The U.S. Department of Justice revised ADA Title II and Title III regulations
Resources