It doesn't force private companies to develop accessible web sites, provide alterative formatted information or accommodate individuals with disabilities. The U.S. government buys a lot of technology - a lot of technology. It's ranking in the Fortune 500 is number 0. It's right there at the top.
Procurement is the only area where government agencies can get sued .
If my competitor gets a contract for technologies that are not accessible, I can contest it. Developers big and small who wish to sell to the government must sell them section 508 compliant technologies. Section508 will create an infrastructure of accessibility . This special edition of AccVerify allows users of FrontPage to pinpoint Web page accessibility obstacles and make changes to ensure their site's conformance with the federal government's Section 508 standards. With this version all Host Access and Network Connectivity products have now incorporated accessibility features according to the rehabilitation Act, Section 508 which requires that the United States Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities.