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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.

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.