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: Maintaining a minimum color contrast ratio (typically 4.5:1) to assist users with low vision or color blindness.

: Failure to comply can lead to civil lawsuits, expensive settlements, and the loss of federal funding.

: Ensuring all functions are operable via a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse. : Maintaining a minimum color contrast ratio (typically 4

: All departments under the U.S. government.

: Vendors must often provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) to prove their products meet these standards before a federal agency can purchase them. : All departments under the U

: Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for audio/video content.

: Ensuring digital assets work seamlessly with assistive technologies like screen readers and speech recognition software. Who Must Comply? Section 508 applies to a specific range of organizations: : Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for

: Any entity receiving federal grants or loans. Why Compliance Matters