Section 508 Compliance for E-commerce Websites
Meet Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for e-commerce organizations.
Why Section 508 Matters for E-commerce
E-commerce platforms selling to government agencies need Section 508 compliance
Government purchase card holders need accessible shopping experiences
GSA Advantage and government marketplaces require vendor accessibility
Federal employees shopping for authorized purchases need accessible retail sites
Government contractor e-commerce systems must be accessible
Section 508 Requirements for E-commerce
Electronic content accessibility
Product information, specifications, and documents must meet Section 508
Software accessibility
E-commerce platforms and procurement systems must meet software requirements
Functional performance criteria
Shopping must be possible without vision, hearing, or hand use
Support documentation
Return policies, shipping info, and help content must be accessible
Common Section 508 Issues in E-commerce Websites
Issue
GSA Advantage vendor pages failing accessibility
Solution
Audit and remediate product listings and vendor storefronts to Section 508
Issue
Government purchase card e-commerce sites inaccessible
Solution
Ensure retail sites accepting government cards meet accessibility standards
Issue
Procurement system shopping carts not Section 508 compliant
Solution
Test and remediate procurement workflow accessibility
Issue
Product specification sheets in inaccessible formats
Solution
Provide accessible tagged PDFs or HTML versions of specifications
How A11yScan Helps E-commerce Meet Section 508
Section 508 Testing
Automated testing against all Section 508 success criteria relevant to e-commerce.
E-commerce Focus
Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common e-commerce accessibility issues.
Compliance Reports
Generate Section 508 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.
Continuous Monitoring
24/7 monitoring to maintain Section 508 compliance as your e-commerce site evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions: E-commerce Section 508 Compliance
Do regular e-commerce sites need Section 508?
Section 508 specifically applies to federal ICT. However, e-commerce sites selling to government (GSA vendors, purchase card merchants) should meet Section 508. All e-commerce must meet ADA requirements.
What is required for GSA Advantage vendors?
Vendors listing products on GSA Advantage should ensure their storefront pages, product information, and checkout processes meet accessibility standards. VPATs may be required for certain product categories.
How does Section 508 apply to B2B e-commerce?
B2B e-commerce platforms used by federal agencies or contractors must meet Section 508. This includes procurement systems, supply chain platforms, and vendor management tools.
Other Compliance Standards for E-commerce
E-commerce WCAG 2.1 AA
Ensure your e-commerce website meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
WCAG 2.2E-commerce WCAG 2.2
Ensure your e-commerce website meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
ADA ComplianceE-commerce ADA Compliance
Ensure your e-commerce website meets ADA Compliance accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
EN 301 549E-commerce EN 301 549
Ensure your e-commerce website meets EN 301 549 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Section 508 Compliance for Other Industries
Healthcare Section 508
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FinanceFinance Section 508
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EducationEducation Section 508
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GovernmentGovernment Section 508
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LegalLegal Section 508
Ensure your legal website meets Section 508 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Real EstateReal Estate Section 508
Ensure your real estate website meets Section 508 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Ready to Achieve Section 508 Compliance for Your E-commerce Website?
Start with a free accessibility scan and see exactly where your e-commerce site stands with Section 508 requirements.