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WCAG vs Section 508

Developers should learn and apply WCAG to ensure their digital products are inclusive and compliant with legal requirements like the ADA in the U meets developers should learn and apply section 508 standards when creating or maintaining digital products for u. Here's our take.

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WCAG

Developers should learn and apply WCAG to ensure their digital products are inclusive and compliant with legal requirements like the ADA in the U

WCAG

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Developers should learn and apply WCAG to ensure their digital products are inclusive and compliant with legal requirements like the ADA in the U

Pros

  • +S
  • +Related to: aria, html-semantics

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Section 508

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

The Verdict

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

Use Section 508 if: You prioritize s over what WCAG offers.

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The Bottom Line
WCAG wins

Developers should learn and apply WCAG to ensure their digital products are inclusive and compliant with legal requirements like the ADA in the U

Learn about WCAG →Learn about Section 508 →

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