We Are Survivors - KIDS
Why Accessibility Matters?
Making digital spaces safe and accessible for every parent and their children – because healing starts with inclusion.
Why it Matters, legally?
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that requires all electronic and information technology (EIT) developed, maintained, procured, or used by federal agencies to be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes websites, documents, software, training videos, and communication tools.
Inaccessible digital content (e.g., unreadable PDFs, videos without captions, or websites that can’t be used with screen readers) creates real, daily barriers to healthcare, education, job opportunities, public benefits, and emergency services. Section 508 exists to prevent those harms.
Section 508 is more than a legal requirement — it’s a moral imperative. At its core, it exists to uphold human dignity, equity, and justice in a digital world.
Why it Matters, ethically?
People with disabilities have the same right to access digital information, services, and opportunities as everyone else. When technology is not accessible, it denies people their autonomy, voice, and full participation in society.
It’s not just a matter of convenience — it’s a matter of fairness and basic human respect.
Disability is part of the human experience. Whether from age, injury, illness, or life circumstances, most people will experience disability — even temporarily — at some point.
Section 508 reflects the ethical belief that we build a better world when we consider each other’s needs before our own moment of convenience.
An accessible future is one we can all grow old in.
Why it Matters, neurologically?
Websites, PDFs, and digital platforms are often built with only one kind of brain in mind. This can make everyday tasks — like filling out forms, understanding instructions, or navigating websites — confusing, frustrating, or even impossible for people who process information differently.
Section 508 ensures that cognitive and neurological differences are considered in the design of digital tools and content.
Accessibility audits
Accessibility audits are evaluations of digital products like websites or mobile apps to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities and make sure that they comply with official standards.
Section 508 & WCAG 2.1 compliance reviews
These reviews assess digital content to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. Section 508 is a U.S. law requiring federal technology to be accessible, while WCAG 2.1 provides global standards for web accessibility. Reviews identify and help fix barriers to ensure content is usable by all.
Document remediation (PDF, Word, and PowerPoint)
Document remediation is the process of fixing digital documents (like PDFs and Word files) to make them accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring they meet standards like Section 508 and WCAG. This includes adding tags, alt text, proper reading order, and other accessibility features.
Accessibility training (for staff, schools, or partner organizations)
Accessibility training teaches individuals and organizations how to create and maintain digital content, documents, and environments that are usable by people with disabilities. It covers best practices, legal requirements, and tools to support inclusive design and compliance with standards like Section 508 and WCAG.