Who does Section 508 affect?
• How is compliance being implemented? • What impact will this have on industry and local governments? • What are the penalties for noncompliance? • The best way to avoid/minimize damage from such a suit is to take a multi-pronged approach Web-based Research for Section 508 Penalties for Non-Compliance Since last June, Federal agencies and industry suppliers have scrambled to find out how current procurements will be affected by the law, and struggled with what they can do to avoid legal penalties and comply with new regulations. In reality, Section 508 is only the latest in a series of Federal guidelines and regulations dating back to the mid-1980s, designed to aid people with disabilities in gaining access to Federal government information. What sets Section 508 apart is that it’s the first piece of legislation that’s enforceable, with legal ramifications possible for those Federal agencies that fail to comply. However, what GSA and other Federal officials at the September 10 event s
