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Section 508 Compliance for Events & Conferences Websites

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

Why Section 508 Matters for Events & Conferences

Events & Conferences 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 events & conferences accessibility

Meeting Section 508 demonstrates commitment to inclusive digital services

Compliance opens access to users with disabilities who need events & conferences services

Section 508 Requirements for Events & Conferences

Web content must conform to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA

Critical for events & conferences websites and applications

Software applications must be accessible

Critical for events & conferences websites and applications

Hardware must be accessible

Critical for events & conferences websites and applications

Electronic documents must be accessible

Critical for events & conferences websites and applications

Telecommunications products must be accessible

Critical for events & conferences websites and applications

Common Section 508 Issues in Events & Conferences Websites

Issue

Registration systems not accessible

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Schedule/agenda not screen reader friendly

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Speaker information poorly structured

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Venue maps lacking alternatives

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

How A11yScan Helps Events & Conferences Meet Section 508

Section 508 Testing

Automated testing against all Section 508 success criteria relevant to events & conferences.

Events & Conferences Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common events & conferences accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate Section 508 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring to maintain Section 508 compliance as your events & conferences site evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Events & Conferences Section 508 Compliance

Is Section 508 required for events & conferences websites?

Section 508 is the standard for web accessibility compliance. Events & Conferences 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 events & conferences?

Common issues include registration systems not accessible, schedule/agenda not screen reader friendly, speaker information poorly structured. These violations are frequently cited in accessibility audits and complaints against events & conferences organizations.

How do I test events & conferences sites for Section 508?

Use a combination of automated testing tools like A11yScan and manual testing with assistive technology. Focus on events & conferences-specific workflows like registration systems not accessible.

Ready to Achieve Section 508 Compliance for Your Events & Conferences Website?

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