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Section 508 Training and Awareness Classes


Person sitting in a wheelchair, using a laptop computer There are over 60 million Americans with disabilities and 700 million worldwide. In the US people with disabilities have an aggregate annual income of more than $1 trillion and well over $220 in discretionary income, representing an untapped market and prized consumer niche. The magnitude of this spending power aside, access to electronic and information technology (E&IT) by persons with disabilities is protected by a federal mandate known as Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act, as well as other legislation designed to promote equal access to technology.

The legislation referred to as "Section 508" is actually an amendment to the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 508 requires that electronic and information technology that is developed or purchased by the Federal Government is accessible by people with disabilities.

Although Section 508 relates directly to the Federal Government, accessibility is quickly becoming an important mandate in the private sector as well. Companies that have responded to this growing consumer base -- comprised of "Baby Boomers," senior citizens, and persons with disabilities - have developed greater market share by considering accessibility in all stages of product development and marketing.

In addition, many in private industry wishing to do business with the Federal market are now discovering that when bidding a government contract it is critical that accessibility is taken into consideration early in the process.

TecAccess is now offering Section 508 instructor-led training classes, for both private industry (small, medium, and large businesses) and state and federal government:


Training Analysis Chart

To better understand how our Section 508 training is designed to meet specific IT planning, development and compliance requirements, try out our new TRAINING ANALYSIS CHART.



Upcoming Classes



Developing Accessible Software TEC-SW-002
(Please contact the TecAccess Training Manager for current dates and location of this class.)

This full-day IT accessibility workshop kicks-off with a brief review of the applicable Section 508 standards, then moves directly into more technical training focused on developing accessible and standards-compliant software applications. This course is intended for program managers, project managers, IT department managers, webmasters, developers and IT technical staff responsible for managing, developing or maintaining accessible enterprise and client-based software applications.

Course Materials will be provided to students on a fully accessible CD-ROM on the day of the class. This course is $695 payable in advance by credit card, check or purchase order. Volume discounts of $50 per student are available for 5 or more students. Cancellation policy: Fees are not refundable. Students will receive a voucher for another class, good for one year from date of issue. Vouchers must be requested in advance of class date.


The Role of VPATs in Procurement TEC-SW-003
(Please contact the TecAccess Training Manager for current dates and location of this class.)

This is a fast paced, comprehensive course focusing on the relevance and use of VPATs as they apply to IT procurement. VPATs can assist you in meeting IT accessibility compliance requirements such as Section 508, the business requirements of your organization and the accessibility needs of the end users of the IT products and services you specify or procure. The course is intended for procurement personnel, legal representatives, IT department managers, program managers and project managers responsible for specifying, developing or procuring IT on behalf of government agencies, corporations and educational institutions. The course is designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of how VPATs can be employed to procure fully accessible IT products and services for federal agencies. Course modules include:

Course Materials will be provided to students on a fully accessible CD-ROM on the day of the class. This course is $395 payable in advance by credit card, check or purchase order. Volume discounts of $50 per student are available for 5 or more students. Cancellation policy: Fees are not refundable. Students will receive a voucher for another class, good for one year from date of issue. Vouchers must be requested in advance of class date.

Developing your IT Accessibility Implementation Plan TEC-VA-003
(Please contact the TecAccess Training Manager for current dates and location of this class.)

keyboard with the enter key highlighted and the word accessibility replaces the word enterThis half-day course will kick-off with a brief review of the practical implications of the Section 508 standards and move directly into the details of developing a comprehensive plan. This exciting course is intended for program managers, project managers, procurement officers and IT department managers responsible for managing or planning the development, maintenance or procurement of IT products and services.


Course Materials will be provided to students on a fully accessible CD-ROM on the day of the class. This course is $395 payable in advance by credit card, check or purchase order. Volume discounts of $50 per student are available for 5 or more students. Cancellation policy: Fees are not refundable. Students will receive a voucher for another class, good for one year from date of issue. Vouchers must be requested in advance of class date.


Developing Accessible Websites TEC-SW-001
(Please contact the TecAccess Training Manager for current dates and location of this class.)

This full-day IT accessibility workshop will kick-off with a brief review of Section 508, then move directly into more technical training focused on developing and maintaining accessible websites and content. This exciting course is intended for program managers, project managers, IT department managers, webmasters and IT technical staff responsible for managing, developing or maintaining websites.

Course Materials will be provided to students on a fully accessible CD-ROM on the day of the class. This course is $695 payable in advance by credit card, check or purchase order. Volume discounts of $50 per student are available for 5 or more students. Cancellation policy: Fees are not refundable. Students will receive a voucher for another class, good for one year from date of issue. Vouchers must be requested in advance of class date.


Overview Section 508 Standards TEC-SW-004
 (Please contact the TecAccess Training Manager for current dates and location of this class.)

In the ever changing landscape of today´s technology - with improvements in biometrics, broadband access, and WiFi-enabled PDAs - we all need to work together towards making technology accessible to individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and the baby boomer/50+ population. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) is intended to level the playing field of the IT environment, enabling individuals with disabilities to have the same access to IT as everyone else.

This half-day course will present a broad overview of Section 508, addressing the important aspects of the standards as they apply to business environments. The course is intended for both management and technical staff who need a solid understanding of the basic elements of Section 508. The course will highlight representative standards dealing with Websites and software to illustrate how these standards impact the ability of users who employ assistive technology to effectively interact with information delivered via websites and web-based applications.

Course topics include:

Course Materials will be provided to students on a fully accessible CD-ROM on the day of the class. This course is $395 payable in advance by credit card, check or purchase order. Volume discounts of $50 per student are available for 5 or more students. Cancellation policy: Fees are not refundable. Students will receive a voucher for another class, good for one year from date of issue. Vouchers must be requested in advance of class date.



JAWS™ as a Testing Tool TEC-SW-005
 (Please contact the TecAccess Training Manager for current dates and location of this class.)

This course will teach students the foundations of accessibility and background of current Section 508 standards using six modules. Students will learn what a screen reader is and the technology that makes a screen reader function. Installation and configuration of the JAWS™ screen reader will be covered. Participants will learn the basics of interacting with common Windows programs. Keyboard commands and reading "modes" will be demonstrated and explained. Interacting with web pages and web page components will be discussed. Use of JAWS™ as a testing tool for Section 508 compliance for Web content (1194.22) is detailed. Students will be encouraged to participate in discussions and to ask questions.
The course will be conducted by a Section 508 technical accessibility expert and experienced TecAccess associate.

Module 1 - Introduction to Screen Reader Technology Module 2 - Introduction to JAWS™
  1. Word
  2. Excel
  3. PowerPoint
Module 3 - JAWS™ and Web Pages Module 4 - JAWS™ as a Testing Tool Module 5 - JAWS™ Settings Module 6 - Review and Questions

Course Materials will be provided to students on a fully accessible CD-ROM on the day of the class. This course is $395 payable in advance by credit card, check or purchase order. Volume discounts of $50 per student are available for 5 or more students. Cancellation policy: Fees are not refundable. Students will receive a voucher for another class, good for one year from date of issue. Vouchers must be requested in advance of class date.



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