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is a critical United States federal law that mandates all electronic and information technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies be accessible to people with disabilities. Established as an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , it ensures that federal employees and members of the public with disabilities have access to information comparable to those without disabilities. Core Requirements and Standards

: Ensuring all functions are operable via a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse. is a critical United States federal law that

: Vendors must often provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) to prove their products meet these standards before a federal agency can purchase them. : Vendors must often provide a Voluntary Product

: Maintaining a minimum color contrast ratio (typically 4.5:1) to assist users with low vision or color blindness. government

: All departments under the U.S. government.

: Standards like simple navigation and readable text often enhance the user experience for all visitors, not just those with disabilities. Implementation and Resources Introduction to Accessibility and Section 508 - HHS.gov

: Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for audio/video content.