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Section 508 Compliance for Legal Websites

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

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Why Section 508 Matters for Legal

Legal 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 legal accessibility

Meeting Section 508 demonstrates commitment to inclusive digital services

Compliance opens access to users with disabilities who need legal services

Section 508 Requirements for Legal

Web content must conform to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA

Critical for legal websites and applications

Software applications must be accessible

Critical for legal websites and applications

Hardware must be accessible

Critical for legal websites and applications

Electronic documents must be accessible

Critical for legal websites and applications

Telecommunications products must be accessible

Critical for legal websites and applications

Common Section 508 Issues in Legal Websites

Issue

Attorney profile pages lacking structure

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Inaccessible contact and intake forms

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Legal documents in inaccessible PDF format

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

Issue

Complex navigation with dropdown menus

Solution

Remediate using Section 508 testing and best practices

How A11yScan Helps Legal Meet Section 508

Section 508 Testing

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

Legal Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common legal accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate Section 508 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Section 508 Compliance

Is Section 508 required for legal websites?

Section 508 is the standard for web accessibility compliance. Legal 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 legal?

Common issues include attorney profile pages lacking structure, inaccessible contact and intake forms, legal documents in inaccessible pdf format. These violations are frequently cited in accessibility audits and complaints against legal organizations.

How do I test legal sites for Section 508?

Use a combination of automated testing tools like A11yScan and manual testing with assistive technology. Focus on legal-specific workflows like attorney profile pages lacking structure.

Other Compliance Standards for Legal

Legal WCAG 2.1 AA

Ensure your legal website meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.

Legal WCAG 2.2

Ensure your legal website meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.

Legal ADA Compliance

Ensure your legal website meets ADA Compliance accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.

Legal EN 301 549

Ensure your legal website meets EN 301 549 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.

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