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508 Compliance.

Conformance with Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act, which requires the electronic and information technology of federal agencies to be accessible to people with disabilities.

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What is 508 Compliance?

Conformance with Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act, which requires the electronic and information technology of federal agencies to be accessible to people with disabilities.

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A web page layout that places the most important information at the top where users tend to look first.

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A navigation bar that sticks to the top of the screen as users scroll down.

Flat Design

A style of interface design emphasizing minimal use of stylistic elements.

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The representation of data in a visual context, like a chart or map, to help users understand patterns and trends.

Information Architecture

The structural design of information to improve usability and findability.

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