Government Contract Specialists
We have extensive experience working on government contracts and logging hours according to the standard time tracking systems.
- Full knowledge of the audit process.
- We document our hours and our progress to fulfill audit requirements and contract compliance.
508 Compliance Specialists
What is 508 Compliance?
508 refers to Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is a law requiring that electronic and information technology developed, procured, used, or maintained by all agencies and departments of the Federal Government be accessible both to Federal employees with disabilities and to members of the public with disabilities, and that these two groups have equal use of such technologies as federal employees and members of the public that do not have disabilities. It was enacted by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Pub. L. No. 105-220, 112 Stat. 936 (Aug. 7, 1998), and is codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794d.
Summary of Section 508 technical standards
- Software Applications and Operating Systems: includes usability for people that are visually impaired, such as alternative keyboard navigation.
- Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications: assures accessibility to web page graphics by the visually impaired using assistive technology such as screen readers and refreshable Braille displays. This is accomplished by using text labels and descriptors for graphics.
- Telecommunications Products: addresses accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This includes technology compatibility with hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and TTYs.
- Videos or Multimedia Products: includes requirements for captioning of multimedia products such as training or informational multimedia productions. Captioning or video descriptors must be able to be turned on or off.
- Self Contained, Closed Products: products with embedded software, such as information kiosks, copiers, and fax machines, often cannot be used with assistive technology. This standard requires that access features be built into these systems.
- Desktop and Portable Computers: discusses accessibility related to mechanically operated controls such as keyboards and touch screens.
