Section 508 Training

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWashington, D.C.  20240http://www.blm.govMarch 30, 2012In Reply Refer To:1278 (560) PEMS TRANSMISSION 04/12/2012Information Bulletin No. 2012-062To:                   All Assistant Director’s, State Director’s, and Center Director’sAttn:  Bureau of Land Management State and Center Information Resources Managers, Contracting Officers, and Contracting Officer RepresentativesFrom:              Assistant Director, Information Resources ManagementSubject:           Section 508 Training                          This Information Bulletin (IB) transmits the “no cost” Section 508 training courses.  These courses are available on-line at the General Services Administration’s (GSA) website http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm. Select the link entitled “508 Universe Training”. All employees, especially, Contracting Officers, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), and all other employees in the Federal Acquisition Process are encouraged to take the online classes to familiarize themselves with what’s new with Section 508. Additionally, these acquisition professionals should complete the Buy Accessible Wizard Tutorial available at www.buyaccessible.com.If you have questions on the information within this IB, please contact the BLM Section 508 Coordinator, Laura F. Bell at 202-912-7562. Signed by:                                                                   Authenticated by:Paulette L. Sanford                                                      Robert M. WilliamsActing, Assistant Director                                            Division of IRM Governance,WO-560Information Resources Management