# Federal Acquisition Regulations; Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2001-04-25 · Effective 2001-06-25 · 66 FR 20894
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-10408
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 20894
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 2001-04-25
- **Effective date:** 2001-06-25
- **DOD docket:** FAC 97-27
## Abstract

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to implement Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Subsection 508(a)(3) requires the FAR to be revised to incorporate standards developed by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the "Access Board").

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/25/01-10408/federal-acquisition-regulations-electronic-and-information-technology-accessibility)
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