Section 508 originated from the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which mandated equal access to all federally assisted programs and activities.
The Access Board was formed to supervise the new restrictions, which at the time were largely concerned with physical access to buildings.
As part of the expansion...
In order to make PDF be accessible to all, including users with vision impairments or certain cognitive conditions, it must also be digitally accessible. The importance of PDF accessibility cannot be overstated, not just in terms of ensuring compliance, but also in terms of possibly...