United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards. Economic Assessment

摘要

The purpose of this economic assessment is to discuss and, where possible,quantify the costs and benefits of the electronic and information technology accessibility standards issued by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) under the authority of section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. The standards are intended to improve the accessibility of electronic and information technology used by the Federal government. The standards will benefit Federal employees with disabilities, as well as members of the public with disabilities who seek to use Federal electronic and information technology to access information and services. The standards will be incorporated into the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Federal agencies, including the United States Postal Service, must comply with the standards when they develop, procure, maintain, and use electronic and information technology, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. There is an exemption for national security systems. Failure of a Federal agency to comply with the standards when procuring electronic and information technology may result in an administrative complaint or a civil action seeking to enforce compliance with the standards.