ADA and Section 508: Communication and Digital Accessibility
Accessibility compliance is no longer limited to ramps, entrances, restrooms, parking spaces, and physical accommodations. This course provides a foundational overview of communication accessibility requirements under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, including the 2017 Refresh. Participants will examine how accessibility applies across physical and digital environments. Through practical examples, design-focused discussions, and enforcement case studies, learners will gain actionable knowledge to support accessibility compliance across projects, facilities, programs, and digital systems.
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the communication-related requirements established under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and explain their application in public and private environments
- Explain the purpose and scope of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, including the impact of the 2017 Section 508 Refresh
- Identify accessibility requirements for electronic documents, websites, software, multimedia, hardware, and communication technologies
- Evaluate how ADA and Section 508 requirements overlap, particularly within state and local government, federal agencies, public accommodations, and public-facing environments
- Recognize common accessibility compliance pitfalls and evaluate strategies to reduce legal and regulatory risk, as well as risks to the health, safety and welfare of the community
- Apply accessibility principles to practical design, planning, engineering, procurement, and operational scenarios
