21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)
Posted: September 17, 2026
The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, signed into law on October 8, 2010, updates federal communications law to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to modern communications technologies and video programming. Unlike the ADA, which is enforced by the Department of Justice, the CVAA is enforced by […]
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Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility Standards
Posted: September 12, 2026
Section 508 is a provision of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that requires federal agencies to make their information and communication technology accessible to people with disabilities. Unlike ADA Title II and Title III, which apply to government entities and private businesses respectively, Section 508 is a federal procurement and […]
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Explained
Posted: September 10, 2026
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits disability discrimination by any organization that receives federal financial assistance. Unlike Section 508, which applies to federal agencies themselves, Section 504 reaches a much broader set of organizations, since federal funding flows to thousands of schools, hospitals, and human services agencies […]
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