Standards for Electronic and Information Technology

The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility
for people with disabilities. On December 21, 2000, the Board issued
accessibility standards for electronic and information technology under
section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. The Board also develops
and maintains accessibility guidelines for the built environment, transit
vehicles, and telecommunications equipment under other laws and enforces
design standards for federally funded facilities. Presented here is an
overview of the new standards for electronic and information technology and
section 508. 

http://www.access-board.gov/news/508-final.htm
http://www.section508.gov/