People with disabilities are one of the largest and fastest growing minority groups, with over $220 billion in discretionary income in the US alone. But beyond the business case, access to electronic and information technology by persons with disabilities is protected by law, including Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 requires that electronic and information technology developed or purchased by the federal government is accessible by people with disabilities, and government procurement officers are strictly prohibited from doing business with any company that is not Section 508 compliant.
Currently, there are major changes underway in accessibility legislation that all companies must be aware of and prepared to address. Section 508 is under revision, there have been recent amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the UN is expected to soon ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which includes IT accessibility mandates. This audio conference highlights the changes that will impact your company, and provides important information on compliance.
Website Access: Ensuring Compliance with Section 508 and the ADA is being presented by Debra Ruh, Founder & CEO, with TecAccess and airs on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
