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Section 508 Compliance for Agriculture Websites

Meet Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for agriculture organizations.

Why Section 508 Matters for Agriculture

Agriculture organizations must meet Section 508 to serve users with disabilities

Accessibility compliance reduces legal risk and improves user experience

Section 508 is the recognized standard for agriculture accessibility

Meeting Section 508 demonstrates commitment to inclusive digital services

Compliance opens access to users with disabilities who need agriculture services

Section 508 Requirements for Agriculture

Web content must conform to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA

Critical for agriculture websites and applications

Software applications must be accessible

Critical for agriculture websites and applications

Hardware must be accessible

Critical for agriculture websites and applications

Electronic documents must be accessible

Critical for agriculture websites and applications

Telecommunications products must be accessible

Critical for agriculture websites and applications

Common Section 508 Issues in Agriculture Websites

Issue

Product catalogs with poor image descriptions

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Equipment specifications in inaccessible formats

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Ordering systems not keyboard accessible

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Weather/market data visualizations inaccessible

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

How A11yScan Helps Agriculture Meet Section 508

Section 508 Testing

Automated testing against all Section 508 success criteria relevant to agriculture.

Agriculture Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common agriculture accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate Section 508 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring to maintain Section 508 compliance as your agriculture site evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Agriculture Section 508 Compliance

Is Section 508 required for agriculture websites?

Section 508 is the standard for web accessibility compliance. Agriculture organizations must meet accessibility requirements under applicable laws, with Section 508 being the recognized technical standard.

What are the most common Section 508 issues in agriculture?

Common issues include product catalogs with poor image descriptions, equipment specifications in inaccessible formats, ordering systems not keyboard accessible. These violations are frequently cited in accessibility audits and complaints against agriculture organizations.

How do I test agriculture sites for Section 508?

Use a combination of automated testing tools like A11yScan and manual testing with assistive technology. Focus on agriculture-specific workflows like product catalogs with poor image descriptions.

Ready to Achieve Section 508 Compliance for Your Agriculture Website?

Start with a free accessibility scan and see exactly where your agriculture site stands with Section 508 requirements.