Does Section 508 compliance apply to emails?
• Section 508 or machine-readability compliance applies to website design and page information, documents available on the website (such as forms, newsletters and brochures) and on-line systems used both for internal and external purposes. Emails sent in text format can generally be read by everyone. If they include web links, the fully qualifying URL should be shown as well, including the http://www part. However, Section 508 does apply to email messages, particularly those which are sent to larger groups, often referred to as ‘broadcast mailings.’ The current HHS standard with links to more information is available at the following website: http://www.hhs.gov/web/policies/webstandards/accessemail.html. The Department standard generally states that “HHS must make email accessible to persons with disabilities. All emailsinternal or externalas well as their attachments, including graphics, audio, and video must be accessible.” In terms of e-mails that are sent to smaller and known audie
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