Opening Doors to Information Technology - Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act of 1973 has the potential to make the biggest impact on reducing barriers to technology for many people with disabilities. Although it only applies to the U. S. Federal government, its impact is being felt in the U. S. state governments, the private sector, and around the world.

Authors and Affiliations

1. General Services Administration, Center for IT Accommodation, USA

   Helen Chamberlain

Editors and Affiliations

1. SZS — Study Centre for Blind and Partially Sighted Students, Technical University of Karlsruhe, Engesserstr. 4, 76128, Karlsruhe, Germany

   Klaus Miesenberger

2. i3s3 — integrated studying, University of Linz, Altenbergerstr. 69, 4040, Linz, Austria

   Joachim Klaus

3. i3s3 — integrated studying, Vienna University of Technology, Favoritenstr. 11/366-1B, 1040, Wien, Austria

   Wolfgang Zagler

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