Section 508 Training and Awareness Classes

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:

• TEC-SW-001 Developing Accessible Websites and Web Content
• TEC-SW-002 Developing Accessible Software Applications
• TEC-SW-003 Buying Accessible IT: The Role of VPAT™s in Procurement
• TEC-VA-003 Developing your IT Accessibility Implementation Plan
• TEC-SW-004 Section 508 Standards Technical Overview
• TEC-SW-005 Using JAWS™ as an Accessibility Testing Tool
• TEC-VA-006 Disability Sensitivity and Awareness Training
• TEC-SW-007 Section 508 Testing Methodologies
• TEC-SW-008 Basics of FLASH Accessibility
• TEC-SW-010 Creating Accessible MS Office Word and PowerPoint Documents
• TEC-SW-011 Creating Accessible PDF Files and Remediating Legacy PDF Files for Accessibility
• TEC-SW-013 WCAG 2.0 Accessibility Guidelines Compliance
• TEC-SW-014 Accessible Rich Internet Applications
• TEC-SW-015 Accessible Social Media
• TEC-SW-016 Making 2010 Accessible
• TEC-SW-017 Interactive and Engaging Accessible Learning

Online -- For delivery via VoIP Online Conferencing System:

• TEC-OL-SW1 Accessibility Basics Overview: Developer-Centric
• TEC-SW-001A Understanding Section 508 Web Standards- Part 1
• TEC-SW-001B Understanding Section 508 Web Standards- Part 2
• TEC-SW-002A Understanding Section 508 Software Standards- Part 1
• TEC-SW-002B Understanding Section 508 Software Standards- Part 2
• TEC-OL-008 Basics of FLASH Accessibility

Online Course Descriptions:

• TEC-OL-SW1 Accessibility Basics Overview: Developer-Centric

Type: Lecture via VoIP Online Conferencing System
Length: 2.0 hours lecture, including interactive student participation
Audience: The course is intended for product managers, developers and other technical personnel who need a top-level understanding of how people with disabilities interact with electronic & information technology (E&IT), such as websites, electronic documents, software applications, kiosks etc.
Prerequisites: None
Equipment Required: Projector, Display Screen

Course Overview:

The instructor will review the background of the electronic accessibility movement, the types of disabilities and assistive technologies available for people with disabilities, and basic considerations that developers and designers should keep in mind for creating accessible E&IT products and websites. This is an excellent pre-requisite course for more advanced technical accessibility classes.

Note: TEC-SW-001, -002 and -008 are versions of the onsite courses that have been optimized for online delivery. In most instances the material is intended to be delivered in 45-60 minute "segments". Courses that are organized in two "parts" can be delivered on separate days.

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.

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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