Section 508(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Requires that electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the federal government be accessible to people with disabilities.

The Federal IT Accessibility Initiative is an interagency partnership working to ensure the accessibility of electronic and information technology to individuals with disabilities. This interagency group is hosted by the Office of Government wide Policy, a component of the General Services Administration (GSA). Section 508(b) of the Rehabilitation Act mandates GSA and the Access Board to provide technical assistance to federal agencies concerning the requirements of section 508.

The Access Board is an independent federal agency. Their website contains information on Section 508. In 1998, the Board established an Electronic and Information Technology Access Advisory Committee (EITAAC) to help the Board develop standards under Section 508.