IDET Communication: Making the Internet accessible to all people  

How the Law Impacts You

  • Companies that receive federal funding are also required to make all of its on-line materials accessible.

  • Companies that have disabled employees are required to offer accessible on-line materials for those employees.

  • Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act requires that all electronic media, including online materials, to be equally accessible for people with disabilities. As a result, all web sites must be accessible to people with disabilities; this includes, but is not limited to sight and hearing impairment.