GSA finds federal tech accessibility challenges driven by lack of staff, resources

Published: Jan. 11, 2024, 12:45 p.m.

The disappointing results from the General Services Administration\u2019s landmark Section 508 report also come with the hope that increased transparency will drive more staff and resources for federal technology accessibility efforts.\nGSA\u2019s assessment released last week shows that, with a few exceptions, agencies are struggling to meet their obligations to provide persons with disabilities with accessible information and communications technologies.\nRelying on self-reported results, the assessment measured how agencies are conforming to Section 508 standards for digital content, including websites, electronic documents, videos, hardware, software, mobile apps and kiosks.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices