Who does Section 508 apply to?

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act specifically applies to U.S. federal government entities. It mandates that when federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, they must ensure that this technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public. This includes requirements for compliance aimed strictly at federal agencies, meaning that any electronic information technology they use or create must adhere to certain accessibility standards.

While state and local governments, as well as private sector entities, have their own obligations under various laws and regulations (such as the Americans with Disabilities Act), these do not pertain to Section 508. Thus, the focus of Section 508 is distinctly on federal entities, ensuring that they provide equal access to information technology for individuals with disabilities. Therefore, this understanding clarifies why the correct response is that Section 508 applies only to U.S. federal government entities.