508 Compliance Archives

A11y Wars: The Accessibility Interpretation Problem

It is time to stop the accessibility interpretation wars. There is no "one best way" of interpreting accessibility standards. There are different interpretations, each valid and useful in their own right. The Accessibility Peace Model identifies the following key perspectives used for accessibility testing

Federal Government & Section 508

The Section 508 ICT Refresh has Arrived

The final rule updating Section 508 regulations has been cleared by the OMB. What steps does your agency need to take to ensure compliance?

Accessibility in the News

New Speakers Added to 508 Compliance Seminar

Government and industry experts will discuss the challenges of building a successful Section 508 program.

Federal Government & Section 508

Section 508 Experts to Discuss Federal Contracts at National Press Club Event

Deque Systems hosted a 508 panel of experts to discuss the final rule and its effect on federal agencies.

Company News & Updates

Deque Employee Profile: Barry Johnson

I started at Deque in June of 2011. As of July 2011 I have been the embedded Accessibility Expert at the US Department of Education where I help the department comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility in the News

Memo from the Executive Office of the President: Strategic Plan for Improving Management of Section 508

On January 24th the office of the President released a memorandum stating that: "The Administration is committed to increasing transparency and improving access to government information and data for all people.

Accessibility Compliance Matters

December #a11ychat: 508 Compliance for Federal Agencies

Our topic is: "Addressing the Challenges of Section 508 Compliance at the Federal Level".

Accessibility Best Practices

Successful 508 Compliance for Federal Agencies: New trends, case studies, and best practices

Deque is giving a seminar on Wednesday, October 24th, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

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