After a decade, the Justice Department finally offered some more clarity on how well federal agencies are meeting website accessibility requirements.
Several agencies are still missing the mark when it comes to compliance with Section 508, according to a DOJ report published in February. Section 508, a provision of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, requires agencies to make electronic information and data accessible to individuals with disabilities…
Several agencies do not have enough staffing, resources or training to implement changes for web accessibility, according to the report. Over the last decade, six agencies saw a decrease in staffing, while seven had an increase and 11 had no change in staffing, for their Section 508 programs. The lack of resources may lead to ongoing challenges with compliance… Read the full article here.