Section 508 PDF Remediation
Federal agencies and contractors must ensure all electronic documents are accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. PDFally delivers fully compliant, remediated PDFs—fast.
What Is Section 508?
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. This includes all PDFs, documents, and digital content that an agency publishes or uses internally.
The 2017 refresh of Section 508 incorporated WCAG 2.0 Level AA as the baseline standard—meaning any PDF that fails WCAG also fails Section 508. Organizations out of compliance face enforcement actions, complaints to the U.S. Access Board, and civil litigation.
Who Must Comply
- Federal departments and agencies
- Federal contractors and vendors
- Organizations receiving federal funding
- State agencies using federal financial assistance
- Any entity subject to ADA Title II or Title III
The Risk of Non-Compliance
PDF accessibility complaints are one of the most common Section 508 violations filed.
Enforcement Actions
The U.S. Access Board and DOJ can investigate complaints and compel remediation, with legal costs far exceeding the price of proactive compliance.
Contract Risk
Vendors who supply inaccessible documents to federal agencies can be in breach of contract, risking award termination and future debarment.
Reputational Damage
Public complaints and accessibility audits are increasingly visible. Proactive compliance signals organizational integrity.
What Our Remediation Covers
Every PDF is remediated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 Technical Standards.
Document Tags & Structure
Headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables properly tagged for screen reader navigation
Reading Order
Logical content flow that matches visual layout for all assistive technologies
Alternative Text
Meaningful descriptions added to all images, figures, and decorative content marked appropriately
Document Metadata
Title, language, author, and subject set correctly in document properties
Form Fields
Labels, tooltips, tab order, and required field indicators for all interactive forms
Color Contrast
Text meets WCAG 4.5:1 contrast ratio minimums
Table Headers
Data tables have proper row and column header associations
Hyperlinks
Descriptive link text so screen reader users understand where links lead
How It Works
Free Upload & Scan
Upload your PDF — our system immediately checks for Section 508 issues at no cost.
Quote & Approve
Review a fixed price based on document complexity and page count.
Expert Remediation
Our accessibility specialists remediate every issue against Section 508 standards.
Download & Certify
Receive your compliant PDF plus a full remediation report for your compliance records.
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