Section 508 vs ADA Compliance

Developers should learn and apply Section 508 standards when creating or maintaining digital products for U meets developers should learn and apply ada compliance to create inclusive digital experiences, avoid legal risks (e. Here's our take.

Section 508

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and apply Section 508 standards when creating or maintaining digital products for U

Pros

• S
• Related to: web-accessibility, wcag

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

ADA Compliance

Developers should learn and apply ADA Compliance to create inclusive digital experiences, avoid legal risks (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: wcag, aria

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Section 508 if: You want s and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use ADA Compliance if: You prioritize g over what Section 508 offers.

The Bottom Line

Section 508 wins

Developers should learn and apply Section 508 standards when creating or maintaining digital products for U