Mission-Ready Deliverables: Why 508 Compliance Matters for SDVOSBs

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), you’ve already proven your ability to lead, serve, and deliver results under pressure. In the federal contracting space, that same commitment to excellence needs to extend to every part of your work — including Section 508 compliance.

508 compliance isn’t just another box to check. It’s a legal requirement for federal contracts, and it’s becoming a deciding factor in whether your deliverables are accepted, your invoices are paid, and your company remains competitive for future awards.

Beyond compliance, it’s also about expanding your reach — making sure your messages, services, and materials are accessible to visually impaired Veterans and others with disabilities who have proudly served or who are part of your audience. Accessibility ensures no one is left out, and every individual can engage with your work.

Why 508 Compliance is Critical for SDVOSBs

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that all information and communication technology (ICT) used, developed, maintained, or delivered to the federal government is accessible to people with disabilities.

This includes:

• PDFs, Word, and Excel documents

• Websites, dashboards, and online portals

• Training materials, presentations, and videos

• Event or print materials (when applicable)

• Internal resources such as HR documents, onboarding materials, and employee training content

…those deliverables must meet federal accessibility standards.

Failure to comply can lead to:

• Rejected deliverables that delay your project timeline

• Payment holds until remediation is complete

• Costly last-minute remediation that eats into your profit margin

• Negative past performance ratings that hurt future bids

• Lost opportunities if your proposals can’t demonstrate accessibility readiness

Why You Should be 508-Ready from Day One

Too often, compliance is treated as an afterthought — but retrofitting documents and digital content can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful.

By building accessibility into your workflow from the start, you:

• Avoid costly last-minute remediation costs

• Reduce delays in deliverable acceptance and payment

• Strengthen your proposals with proof of accessibility compliance

• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion that federal agencies value

The Veteran Edge

As a veteran-owned small business, we understand the mission-first mindset that drives SDVOSBs. We know how to work under tight deadlines, adapt quickly, and deliver to the highest standard — and we apply that same approach to 508 compliance.

"In uniform, we called it ‘leave no one behind.’ In federal contracts, Section 508 makes that the law — ensuring everyone can engage, contribute, and help accomplish the mission. Compliance isn’t just about the rules, it’s about delivering successful, accepted work every time."— Derrick Clark, U.S. Army Veteran & Owner, Accessify Media, LLC

Partnering with a fellow veteran-led company means working with someone who understands your challenges, your drive, and your determination to succeed in the federal space.

Let’s Keep You Mission-Ready

Whether you need a full 508 audit, document remediation, or training for your team, we can help you meet compliance requirements and keep your contracts on track.

Contact us today to talk about how we can help your SDVOSB deliver accessible, compliant, and mission-ready materials — every time.