AFI33-393 — Electronic And Information Technology Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities, Section 508

AFI33-393 governs Air Force implementation of Section 508 accessibility requirements for electronic and information technology resources.

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  • Publication number: AFI33-393
  • Title: ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, SECTION 508
  • Date: 2019-07-03

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It assigns Section 508 duties to Air Force officials, coordinators, commanders, content managers, and website developers. It requires accessibility oversight, training, compliance validation, alternative text for images, and documentation of undue burden decisions.

Topics covered

  • Section 508 implementation
  • Electronic and information technology accessibility
  • Undue burden exemptions
  • Section 508 coordinators
  • Web compliance
  • Accessibility training

Questions and answers

What access must agencies provide to people with disabilities?

Under Section 508 (29 USC § 794d), agencies must give employees and members of the public with disabilities access to information that is comparable to the access available to others, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the department or agency. (paragraph 1)

What does SAF/CNZA manage under AFI33-393?

Manage Section 508 compliance of Air Force electronic and information technology resources. (paragraph 3)

What must content managers provide for images?

Ensure every image has an alternative text per Section 508 requirements.

What must Section 508 coordinators identify?

Identify electronic and information technology, products, procedures, and processes in their area of responsibility that are not Section 508 compliant.

What must website developers ensure about websites?

Ensure the structure of all websites are Section 508 compliant including metadata and meta tags for titles, description, keywords and stacked headline requirements.

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