Accessibility

BPA is committed to making its information and communication technology accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) (the technical requirements and criteria that are used to measure conformance with the law).

Section 508 requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from BPA, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on BPA. Section 508 also requires BPA to ensure that federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on BPA.

For additional information:

• Section 508
• W3C Web content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
• Buy or Sell Accessible Information and Communication Technology| Section508.gov
• U.S. Access Board
• Accessibility Requirements Tool

Section 508 Complaints

If you believe the information and communication technology used by BPA does not comply with the Section 508 law, you may file a complaint.  For more information about filing a complaint see the Complaint Process FAQs.

The Telecommunications Relay Services allow persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have speech disabilities to communicate by telephone in a manner that is functionally equivalent to telephone services used by persons without such disabilities.

• List of Relay Services (FCC.gov)

For related information, see the Reasonable Accommodation webpage.