Section 508 Questions and Answers

Event Date/Time: 

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
1:00 PM EDT - 2:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Online via Zoom Webinar Platform

Description: 

Technical questions can arise in applying the Section 508 Standards to the various types of information and communication technologies (ICT) that they cover in the federal sector. In this webinar, Section 508 Specialists at the U.S. Access Board and the General Services Administration (GSA) will provide answers to common questions about the 508 Standards. They will address use of the 508 Standards in ICT acquisitions, validating conformance with the standards, available Section 508 tools and resources, the 2021 revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, development of an ICT Testing Baseline portfolio, and other topics. This session is intended for entry-level to intermediate audiences, but all are welcome to join. This webinar will include video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session or can be posed during the live webinar.

General Accommodations: 

American Sign Language (ASL)
Open or Closed Captions
Materials Available in Alternate Formats

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Consumer Advocate, Industry Representative or Product Developer, Service Provider

Topic: 

Technology (Accessible)

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Monday, March 28, 2022

Other Sponsor: 

U.S. Access Board and CIO