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Best Practices Webinar on July 18, 2023: Ensuring Access to Information and Technology in the Federal Sector

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act ensures access to information and technology in the federal sector. On July 18, 2023, from 1 to 2:30 pm ET, the US Access Board webinar, “A Tale of Three Agencies: The Section 508 Playbook,” will highlight strategies used by three federal agencies to develop, implement, and maintain a plan related to achieving the legislation’s objectives. Representatives from the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will highlight strategies and policies they have used that can be adapted by other agencies. Among those encouraged to participate are Section 508 Coordinators, IT Specialists, Reasonable Accommodation Specialists, and Disability Program Managers. For more details or to register, visit Great Lakes ADA Center’s A Tale of Three Agencies: The Section 508 Playbook webpage. Questions can be submitted in advance or posed during the live webinar and attendees can receive a participation certificate. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the start of the session. Instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent via email to registered individuals in advance of the session.