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The intent of this handbook is to help you to understand and implement Section 508 accessibility standards. In the absence of explicit Postal Service direction or policy related to a general requirement or technical standards, refer to Section 508 itself.
This handbook helps you do the following:
• Gain a better understanding of the general requirements of Section 508.
• Know the specific technical requirements of electronic and information technology (EIT) standards and related provisions.
• Know how they translate into Postal Service requirements.
Federal agencies, industry, and the general public interested in Postal Service Section 508 activities may also find this book useful.
The Postal Service complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This ensures that the development, procurement, maintenance, or use of electronic and information technology (EIT) enables our customers and employees with disabilities to have equivalent access to Postal Service information and interactive services comparable to that of persons without disabilities.
This handbook applies to Postal Service functional organizations and personnel who do the following:
a. Have job responsibilities that relate to any aspect of Postal Service electronic and information technology systems.
b. Determine or maintain policies related to Section 508.
c. Promote Postal Service information technology-based products and services.
This handbook also applies to suppliers, contractors, and business partners, throughout the IT life cycle, including the design, supply, and development phases of Postal Service electronic and information technology.
This handbook applies to the entire Postal Service enterprise architecture, which provides the framework for our business solutions and supports our information technology infrastructure. The Information technology infrastructure includes both text and data and the technology used to present them.
All Postal Service applications must be registered in the Enterprise Information Repository (EIR) at http://eir. The information in the EIR will be used to report compliance and includes any related Section 508 noncompliance issues.