Section 508 remains a high hurdle
GSA pursues a carrot-and-stick strategy for improving compliance with the law
From: Federal Computer Week - 02/18/2008 - page 49
By: Jason Miller

The acquisition community continues to struggle with its efforts to buy
information technology products and services that meet accessibility
requirements, although it has been nine years since the enactment of Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments created those requirements. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.fcw.com/print/22_4/procurement/151635-1.html

Links:
GSA to grade agencies on 508 compliance
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/151454-1.html?type=pf

Officials tout benefits of IT accessibility rules
http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0703/070103td2.htm

Section 508 accessibility
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/forum/forums/22170-2.html

Companion story:
508 wizard gets a new wardrobe
Officials at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the General
Services Administration said they encourage agencies to use tools, such as
the government's Buy Accessible Wizard, to comply with Section 508.  

An updated version of the wizard is available at a GSA Web site where
contracting officers can search for companies that offer products and
services that comply with Section 508. Vendors submit information that tell
how their products and services meet the accessibility requirements. The site
offers templates for solicitation documents. 

BuyAccessible Wizard
https://app.buyaccessible.gov/baw/