Hi everyone, started pulling some reports for backup off the CDC website since it’s back online for research. Noticed that the end of the files names I’ve downloaded have “-508”. I thought it was just related to the one topic I started with and then saw it again on another file for a different topic. Anyone else seen this or know what it’s about? Wonder if it’s a marked placeholder for a possible reversion for removal.
I assume this “508” is a reference to Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act; which focuses on increasing digital accessibility, specifically around the creation of technologies that reduce barriers for those with disabilities and creating digital resources that work well with these tools. While I can’t say anything definitive, I have heard reports of minor changes to file names when they have become available again. My best guess is that a version of the documents you are looking at have been reviewed for 508 compliance in some way.