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Section 508 – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A U.S. federal law requiring that electronic and information technology used by federal agencies be accessible to people with disabilities.
In simple words
The US federal accessibility law — requires WCAG-level access for federal IT.
Exam tip
Section 508 explicitly incorporates WCAG 2.0 level AA.
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