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Re: How does Section 508 apply to documents?

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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: Apr 1, 2021 9:20AM

Section 508 for non-web electronic documents would be the same as WCAG 2.0 A and AA without 4 criteria related to items in sets of web pages, e.g. bypass blocks, multiple ways, consistent navigation, and consistent identification.

Some agencies such as Health and Human Services may have their own document checklists though and some varied expectations related to interpretations of the standards - so it might be helpful for you to know what agency it is for so you can check to find out if they have a specific checklist.

Jonathan