Accessible ICT.
Federal-Ready Standards.
Delivered by Specialists.
Section 508 governs the accessibility of information and communication technology across federal agencies and their vendors. We test, remediate, and document your ICT against its WCAG-aligned technical standards, and prepare the VPATs federal buyers ask for.
What is Section 508?
Section 508 is an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that requires US federal agencies to make their information and communication technology (ICT) - websites, software, electronic documents, and hardware - accessible to people with disabilities. A 2017 update, known as the "508 Refresh," aligned its technical requirements directly with WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Unlike the ADA, which covers private businesses broadly, Section 508 specifically binds federal agencies and the vendors and contractors who sell ICT to them. At D2i Technology, we help both sides - agencies bringing legacy systems into compliance, and vendors preparing accessible products and VPATs for federal procurement.
Many state and local governments, and private organizations doing business with the federal government, voluntarily adopt Section 508 as their internal accessibility standard, which means its reach extends well beyond federal agencies themselves.
Section 508 Essentials
What Section 508 Covers
ICT is a broad category - here's where the technical requirements apply
Websites & Web Applications
Public and internal sites must support assistive technologies like screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and sufficient color contrast.
Software & Applications
Desktop and mobile applications used by employees or the public must expose accessible names, roles, and states to assistive technology.
Electronic Documents & Media
PDFs, Office documents, video, and audio must include proper structure, alt text, captions, and transcripts.
Hardware & Telecommunications
Kiosks, copiers, phones, and other physical ICT products must offer accessible operation for users with disabilities.
Who Must Comply?
Section 508 binds federal agencies directly, and reaches further through procurement
If you sell software, hardware, or digital services to the US federal government, buyers will typically require a VPAT before purchase - making accessibility a procurement gate, not just a compliance nicety.
Why Section 508 Compliance Matters
Regulatory Compliance
Keeps agencies and contractors aligned with federal law and avoids compliance-related disputes.
Access to Federal Contracts
A clean VPAT can be the difference between winning and losing a federal procurement.
Inclusive Workforce Tools
Ensures employees with disabilities can use internal software and systems effectively.
Future-Proof ICT
Building to WCAG-aligned standards now reduces rework as requirements keep tightening.
Our Section 508 Compliance Services
From ICT audits to VPAT preparation, everything you need for federal-ready accessibility
Bidding on a federal contract?
We'll help you prepare an accurate VPAT before the deadline.
Engagement Models for Section 508 Compliance
Whether you need a one-time VPAT or ongoing support across a federal contract lifecycle, we offer engagement models that match your Section 508 compliance timeline.
VPAT Preparation
A focused audit and VPAT document, delivered ahead of a procurement deadline.
- Test-evidence-based conformance claims
- Standard VPAT / ACR format
- Fixed timeline & deliverable
Audit + Remediation
Full ICT audit followed by developer-led fixes across web, software, and documents.
- End-to-end fix delivery
- Manual re-verification
- Fixed scope & milestones
Ongoing Compliance Retainer
Continuous monitoring and support across a multi-year federal contract or product lifecycle.
- Recurring automated scans
- Quarterly manual reviews
- Predictable monthly billing
Our Section 508 Compliance Process
A structured path from ICT audit to a completed, defensible VPAT
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Step 01
ICT Inventory
Catalog websites, software, documents, and hardware in scope
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Step 02
Automated Scan
Tooling sweep across every asset in scope
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Step 03
Manual Testing
Screen reader, keyboard, and document structure review
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Step 04
Findings Report
Prioritized issues mapped to technical requirements
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Step 05
Remediation
Fixes implemented across code, content, and documents
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Step 06
VPAT Delivery
Conformance report delivered, ready for procurement
Ready for federal-ready accessibility?
Testing backed by real assistive technology, not just automated scores.
How Section 508 Connects to Other Standards
Section 508 shares its technical backbone with several other frameworks
Technical Standard
Related US Law
Reporting Format
Global Equivalents
Why Choose D2i Technology?
We combine certified accessibility specialists with real assistive-technology testing and federal-procurement-aware documentation - not just an automated score.
Real Assistive Technology Testing
We test with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver, not just automated tools scoring against a checklist.
Engineering-Led Remediation
Our developers fix issues directly in your codebase, so you leave with working code, not just a report.
Procurement-Ready VPATs
Conformance statements built from real test evidence, ready for federal buyers to review.
Ongoing Monitoring
We stay engaged after go-live, catching regressions as your product evolves.
Cost-Effective Engagement
India-based delivery rates without compromising on the depth of testing.
- ICT inventory tested against WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA
- Screen reader and keyboard flows verified by hand
- Electronic documents remediated and tagged
- VPAT delivered, ready for procurement review
- Monitoring in place to catch future regressions
Frequently Asked Questions
Achieve Section 508 Compliance with Confidence
Whether you're a federal agency or a vendor preparing for procurement, D2i Technology is ready. Let's make your ICT accessible - and your VPAT accurate.