# Make Your Federal Website Accessible To lead by example, federal websites should adhere to Section 508 web accessibility standards, but many don't. Use Acquia Web Governance, powered by Acquia, to scan your site against the legislative requirements of Section 508 and learn how to achieve compliance. [Get a Free Scan](https://www.acquia.com/products/acquia-optimize/get-scan) ![illustration of product UI emphasizing WCAG accessibility compliance standards for A, AA, and AAA ratings](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2024-05/Paid%20Hero%20Graphic.png?h=8b526752&itok=gc28HRO3) ![Breville Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2024-04/Breville%20Logo_Formatted_White_0.png?itok=UNA0uF-2) ![Network Rail Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2024-04/Network%20Rail_Formatted%20-%20White_0.png?itok=jcQOlzp_) ![Colorado State Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2024-04/Colorado%20State%20Logo_Formatted%20-%20White_0.png?itok=G5YE_Tzf) ![Nestle Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2024-04/Nestle%20Logo_Formatetd%20-%20White_0.png?itok=dmGY_wUY) ![LEEDS City Council Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2024-04/LEEDS%20City%20Council%20Logo_Formatted%20-%20White_0.png?itok=UO-3UPZT) ‎ ## How Acquia Web Governance Can Help Your Website Comply With Section 508 Image ![Illustration of a cogwheel with a checkmark surrounded by cyclical arrows](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Iconstration_Remediate.png?itok=0XxOMwTR) Automated Audits With automated weekly and on-demand scans, our website audit tool tests your site against ADA standards, reports on errors, and gives recommendations on how to address them. 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They also help my team recognise errors and non-compliances within our website, based on our own requirements, as well as regulatory bodies and WCAG. ![Blue Quotes](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid_56px_width/public/media/image/2026-09/Quotes.png?h=1bf1d235&itok=DXEJAMr6) Image ![5 orange stars](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_small_logo_desktop/public/media/image/2023-06/Frame%204141.png?itok=wlpNeHTh) ### **"No 1 software in Web Governance!"** --- It's an idiot-proof software that allows you to ensure your website is working in pristine condition e.g. misspellings, detection of bad links, broken pictures and even multiple H1 on pages that affect your SEO performances. Frequently Asked Questions What are web accessibility standards? The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is an internationally recognized set of standards created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). They are a set of recommendations for making web content more accessible. Who benefits from web accessibility? Everyone benefits from accessibility. Besides delivering individuals with disabilities equal access to the web, accessibility means creating a website that provides a good experience for everyone, without exception. How do you know if a website is accessible? To understand how your website currently stands with regards to web accessibility standards, it is recommended that you perform automated accessibility testing. This will help expedite your accessibility efforts by identifying any potential issues early, without you having to spend precious time combing through your site to identify them manually. Which set of web accessibility standards should you follow? Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, developed through the W3C process in cooperation with individuals and organizations around the world, is the most recent and relevant accessibility standard. Its goal is to provide a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations, and governments internationally. How is web accessibility enforced? While the majority of web accessibility laws are based on WCAG, the enforcement and penalties attached to these laws differs from country to country.