# Section 508 on The No Agenda Show Section 508 comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2016 to March 2016. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** February 2016 – March 2016 - **Related topics:** [Ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [Accessibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accessibility.md), [Lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [Consultants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consultants.md), [Grammy Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammy-awards.md), [Non-profits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profits.md), [Pbs Newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [Rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [Stevie Wonder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stevie-wonder.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### ADA Section 508 Violations, News Infographic Blunders - **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-06 - **Time:** 2:49:46–2:53:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/ada-section-508-violations-news-infographic-blunders.md The hosts criticize *PBS NewsHour* and *RT* for using text-heavy on-screen graphics without voiceovers. They argue this is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Section 508) because it excludes low-vision viewers and radio listeners from receiving the information. Keywords: [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [section 508](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-508.md), [accessibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accessibility.md) ### ADA Website Compliance and Section 508 Lawsuits - **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 2:02:07–2:04:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/ada-website-compliance-and-section-508-lawsuits.md A surge in lawsuits targeting website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is causing concern for online publishers. "ADA trolls" are reportedly filing suits against companies whose websites do not meet specific A or AA compliance standards, often settling for around $15,000. The discussion notes that while accessibility is important, the legal pressure is forcing design changes that some argue degrade the user experience for non-disabled visitors. Keywords: [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [section 508](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-508.md), website accessibility, [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), blind community ### Grammy Awards Critique and ADA Section 508 Trolls - **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 2:38:31–2:46:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/grammy-awards-critique-and-ada-section-508-trolls.md The hosts critique the production of the Grammy Awards, including Adele's performance issues and Kendrick Lamar's set. A segment featuring Stevie Wonder leads to a discussion on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and "Section 508 trolls" who file predatory lawsuits against corporations over website accessibility. Curry argues against degrading the web experience for the "sight-abled" to satisfy frivolous legal demands. Keywords: [grammy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammy-awards.md), [stevie wonder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stevie-wonder.md), [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [section 508](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-508.md), [accessibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accessibility.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md) ### ADA Section 508 Scam, Website Accessibility Consultants - **Episode:** [799: War on Serif](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-14 - **Time:** 2:21:46–2:31:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/799-war-on-serif/chapter/ada-section-508-scam-website-accessibility-consultants.md A new wave of consultants is reportedly pressuring non-profits and corporations to adhere to Section 508 web accessibility guidelines, often using misleading legal claims. While the standards currently apply primarily to federal agencies, consultants suggest that private entities are at immediate risk of lawsuits. The hosts argue that the strict requirements, such as banning serif fonts, can degrade the user experience for the general public. Keywords: [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [section 508](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-508.md), web accessibility, [consultants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consultants.md), [non-profits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profits.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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