Dass 508 May 2026

Here is the truth: There is no official law or standard called "DASS 508." What you are likely looking for is of the Rehabilitation Act (often referred to legally as 29 U.S.C. § 794d ). The "D" and "S" get flipped in our heads because of the word "Disability" or "Standards."

Section 508 is a federal law that requires all Information and Communication Technology (ICT) developed, procured, maintained, or used by the U.S. federal government to be accessible. dass 508

Download our free Section 508 checklist (link below) or run a free scan of your homepage to see if you are accidentally failing the test. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific compliance guidance, consult a digital accessibility attorney or the official Section 508 government website. Here is the truth: There is no official

Engineers and content creators need to know the rules. Run automated tools (axe, WAVE) and do manual testing with screen readers (NVDA or VoiceOver). federal government to be accessible

But don't click away. Whether you call it DASS 508 or Section 508, the requirement is the same:

If you landed here searching for you are not alone. It is one of the most common typos in the compliance world.

If you are a vendor, you need an Accessibility Conformance Report (formerly the VPAT). This document tells the government exactly which parts of 508 you pass and where you have exceptions.