Pub. L. 105-220, sec. 408(b), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Electronic and Information Technology
Summary
Requires each federal agency that develops, buys, maintains, or uses electronic and information technology to give employees and members of the public with disabilities access comparable to what others have, unless that would impose an undue burden. The Attorney General reports to the President and Congress on agency compliance every two years.
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- Issuer
- Congress (public laws)
- Type
- Law
- Number
- Pub. L. 105-220, sec. 408(b)
- Issued
- August 7, 1998
- Status
- In effect
Still in force, possibly with amendments.
Enacted as part of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and codified at 29 U.S.C. 794d. The current technical standards are 36 CFR Part 1194.
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