U.S. Customs and Border Protection Selects TecAccess for Section 508 Compliance Training
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Contact: Paul Spicer
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
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Rockville, VA-- May 31, 2003-- Because all Americans, including those with disabilities, should be aware of terrorism alerts, precautions against terrorist attacks, and other circumstances affecting our nation´s safety, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has asked TecAccess to train its employees on Section 508 Compliance. Deb Ruh, President and Founder of TecAccess, will hold a training class on the subject on June 11, 2003, in Springfield, Virginia.
Section 508 is the amendment to the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that was signed into law by President Clinton in 1998. It requires all federal departments, agencies, contractors, and federally funded companies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The law covers the development, maintenance, procurement, and use of these technologies.
About CBP
The CBP is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. Its mission is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States. The CBP also apprehends illegal aliens, curtails illegal drugs and other contraband, and protects agricultural interests against disease and pests. In addition, the agency enforces United States and International Trade Laws.
For additional information and updates, visit U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) at www.customs.ustreas.gov.
About TecAccess
Winner of numerous awards, including the 2005 Secretary of Labor´s New Freedom Initiative Award, TecAccess is an industry-leading IT firm providing Section 508 compliance and electronic and information technology (E&IT) accessibility solutions for clients in government, private industry, and higher education throughout the world. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) committed to hiring people with disabilities.
For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646 , e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.
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