HHS Section 504 and Section 508

What is the difference between Section 508 and the ADA?

Section 508 applies to federal agencies, contractors, and federal funding recipients — technical standard WCAG 2.0 AA. The ADA covers state/local government (Title II, WCAG 2.1 AA codified) and private public accommodations (Title III, courts apply WCAG 2.1 AA).

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