Section 508 Program Management Support for the Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST)

New Editions provided technical support to the Office of Accessible Systems & Technology (OAST) by addressing the accessibility of electronic and information technology (EIT) under Section 508, and its accommodation responsibilities under Sections 501 and 504. The core of our team, located onsite at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), developed and conducted training; tested websites and software products for accessibility; designed accessible documents; conducted IT procurement reviews; manned the DHS Accessibility Help Desk; prepared reports; and provided technical assistance on assistive technology (AT) and reasonable accommodations. Our off-site team members provided management support to OAST in the form of strategic planning, performance measurements and outreach activities.