An overview of testing methods and the tools to test websites, software, and electronic documents for conformance with the Revised 508 Standards. You can also review guidance on the Interagency Trusted Tester Program.

ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector), developed by the Social Security Administration, is a free open-source bookmarklet, which means that the tool does not require installation as a plugin and can be added to multiple browsers as a bookmark.

Find testing tools, view playbooks, or find your agency’s Section 508 Program Manager.

Learn about the different types of accessibility testing tools (artifacts) developed by the Federal CIO Council Accessible Electronic Documents Community of Practice (AED COP). To find the actual testing tools, visit the Test for Accessibility page and select the type of …

These tools can automatically scan content and identify accessibility issues based on predefined rulesets. Popular automated testing tools offer command-line interfaces, browser extensions, and application programming interfaces (APIs) that can easily …

If you are a developer, designer, or content manager, keep reading! Bookmark this guide and refer to it whenever you’re developing new content, websites or digital tools. How To Use This Guide. Major topics are listed below in alphabetical order.

Learn how you can make your agency’s electronic information and digital services accessible to everyone through online and video training, accessibility tools, and training events.

If using an authoring tool, make sure the tool is capable of generating accessible PDF documents that conform to PDF/UA (some do not). PDF/UA provides a standardized framework for software to create, test and remediate accessible PDFs.

Advocate for the use of authoring tools and document converters that enable users to easily create accessible documents. Where possible, upgrade existing tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat) to the latest version.

Federal agencies are responsible for ensuring their information and services are accessible to persons with disabilities. The Revised 508 Standards include not just IT tools and systems, but electronic content such as documents, web pages, presentations, social media content, blogs, and certain emails.