The National Indian Gaming Commission is committed to making its electronic and information technologies (EITs) accessible to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended. Section 508 is a Federal law that requires agencies to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 applies to Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain or use EIT. The Section 508 standards are the technical requirements and criteria that are used to measure conformance within this law. More information on Section 508 and the technical standards can be found at Section508.gov.
If you have feedback or concerns related to the accessibility of any content on this website, please email Mark_Gaston@nigc.gov. The email should include the web address or URL and the specific problems encountered.
For additional information on Section 508 requirements, please visit the websites listed below:
- Access Board - Section 508: Provides the Section 508 standards issued by the Access Board.
- Web Accessibility Initiative: Provides strategies, guidelines and resources to ensure the Web is accessible to people with disabilities.
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0: Provides recommendations for making Web content accessible.
Accessibility Resources
The Federal Relay Service (FedRelay) is a Federal government telecommunications service, which enables Federal employees who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf or blind or have speech disabilities equal communication access. The FedRelay is accessible domestically (fifty states as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the District of Columbia) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays). All calls are strictly confidential and no records of conversations are maintained. Information on FedRelay toll-free and toll access numbers are accessible at the FRS website.
- Disability.gov is a Federal government website that provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide.