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The Architectural and Transportation Barriers 508-based standards and section 255-based
Compliance Board (ATBCB) has issued a final guidelines are intended to ensure that
rule revising and updating its standards for information and communication technology
electronic and information technology covered by the respective statutes is accessible
developed, procured, maintained, or used by to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
Federal agencies covered by section 508 of the The final rule is effective 03/20/2017. Section
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as its 508-based standards are effective 01/18/2018.
guidelines for telecommunications equipment The final rule may be viewed at:
and customer premises equipment covered by https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-01-
Section 255 of the Communications Act of 18/pdf/2017-00395.pdf. Federal Register, Vol.
1934. The revisions and updates to the section 82, No. 11 01/18/2017, 5790-5841.
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