In general, non-web technologies are covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as described in the final rule of the United States Access Board.
- The accessibility standard for non-web technologies is Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 508), as described by the United States Access Board in “Text of the Standards and Guidelines - United States Access Board”.
- Some non-web technologies may be addressed in Section 255 or other relevant federal or international standards. If you cannot identify the relevant standard for your technology, contact the IT Accessibility Group.
- Non-web technologies are to be interoperable with appropriate assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
- Non-web technologies are to be accompanied by a website or other support mechanism that enables users to contact a person responsible for the resource.
Non-Web Technologies include non-web documents and software as described by the United States Access Board in “Text of the Standards and Guidelines - United States Access Board”.