Section 508 vs EN 301 549

Developers should learn and apply Section 508 standards when creating or maintaining digital products for U meets developers should learn and use en 301 549 when creating ict products or services for the european market, especially for public sector projects where compliance is legally required. 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

EN 301 549

Developers should learn and use EN 301 549 when creating ICT products or services for the European market, especially for public sector projects where compliance is legally required

Pros

• It is essential for ensuring that applications, websites, and devices are accessible to all users, reducing legal risks and improving user experience
• Related to: web-content-accessibility-guidelines, accessibility-testing

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 EN 301 549 if: You prioritize it is essential for ensuring that applications, websites, and devices are accessible to all users, reducing legal risks and improving user experience 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