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Re: Section 508 and retail outlets in the US
From: Andrews, David B (DEED)
Date: Jun 10, 2021 7:15AM
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Section 508 of the Rehab Act also applies to some entities that receive federal funding, like colleges and universities. Retail would not be one of these though.
Dave
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Section 508 only applies to the federal government. Unless the government sets up a retail store, 508 wouldn't apply. The ada would apply.
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> Does anyone know if Section 508 contains any requirements that apply
> to retail outlets, other than the requirement to comply with WCAG 2.0 AA?
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> I am pretty sure there are no such additional requirements, but I want
> to be sure because I know there are additional requirements for some
> sectors such as schools and hotels.
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