While the Architectural Barriers Act requires physical access to buildings and facilities, Section 504 requires program accessibility in all services provided with Federal dollars. Extends scope of access to individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, in addition to those with mobility impairments. This requires that we have a broader understanding of the way in which various populations of individuals with disabilities receive and process
information,and the wide range of methods and techniques needed to ensure that we are effectively communicating with them. These methods and techniques include but are not limited to the use of sign language interpreters, captions on audio-visual programs, assistive listening devices, readers for visually impaired persons, audio and Braille versions of printed information, and other advances such as computer technology.
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Requires that all Federal agencies ensure that when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology; that, it is accessible to employees with disabilities. Electronic and information technology includes computers (such as hardware, software, and accessible data such as web pages), facsimile machines, copiers, telephones, and other equipment used for transmitting, receiving, using,or storing information.
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (The Access Board), in consultation with other government agencies and private organizations, is responsible for developing standards for complying with Section 508.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) was signed into law on August 7, 1998. Section 408 (b) of that law included a revised version of Section 508 of the Rehab Act.
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