Section 508 Compliancy is not required for the private sector, but since the federal government has such an influence, you may want to consider incorporating at least some of the minimum standards in your e-learning courses. For example, the U.S. Department of Education now requires states funded by the Assistive Technology Act State Grant program (a grant program that supports consumer-driven state projects to improve access to assistive technology devices and services) to comply with Section 508.