Using Both Standards

Differences/Similarities in the Standards

• If fulfilling the W3C Level I and II covers much of Section 508. One exception is an item that in a W3C Level III.

• There are items in both standards that are not in the other.

Many validators will report compliance with both W3C and Section 508.

Many of the W3C Level II items are actually easier to do than those in Level I but have a huge impact in the usability for both those with and without disabilities.

Using both standards increases the potential accessibility and usability of sites with emerging technologies such as cell phones and PDAs.

“Reaching the broadest possible audience through accessible, usable, and aesthetically pleasing design.” MSU Web Accessibility Core Value http://www.msu.edu/webaccess/getting_started/AccessibleWebDesign.htm