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.
