What is a 508 test?
Section 508 compliance testing allows for an organization to test their digital content’s compliance or conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
What tools have you used for 508 compliance testing?
Results from the following tools are also accepted for software testing:
- Microsoft Inspect. Microsoft Inspect is used with Windows 10 and Microsoft Inspect.
- Microsoft AccEvent. Microsoft AccEvent is a new tool.
- Oracle Java AccessInspector. Oracle Java AccessInspector is a new tool.
- Colour Contrast Analyser (CCA)
What does Section 508 require?
Section 508 requires that the federal government procure, create, use and maintain ICT that is accessible to people with disabilities, regardless of whether or not they work for the federal government.
What is the baseline test for Section 508?
The ICT Testing Baseline was established by a subcommittee under the US Federal CIO Council to provide a standard means to evaluate web-based electronic content for conformance to the Section 508 Standards, which align with WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria. ICT baseline tests
How are web based applications compliant with Section 508?
The development methodology has been designed to produce web-based software applications that are (1) compliant with the Section 508 Technical Standards in effect at the time of the analysis, and, (2) accessible to disabled users and users of assistive technology.
How to comply with Section 508 accessibility standards?
To attain compliance with Section 508 technical accessibility standards requires a multi-phased approach: systems managers, software developers, government customers and contractors must be educated regarding Section 508 and advised in the correct application of the standards as they apply to NASA Headquarters
Why is Section 508 important in the development lifecycle?
Incorporating Section 508 development standards at the start of the development lifecycle will reduce labor and cost significantly as compared to the cost and labor of modifying an existing application’s coding. There are two significant coding issues facing the renovation process for existing applications at NASA Headquarters (HQ).