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DigitalVA Accessibility Statement
The Office of Information and Technology is committed to inclusive design and accessibility to ensure products can be used by all stakeholders.
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What is Accessibility?
Accessibility is the practice of making your information usable by as many people as possible.
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Getting Started
From websites to Word® documents to email messages, accessibility must always be part of the creation process. Some basic requirements apply to all.
This site is a work in progress. We are adding new content regularly and are always looking to make improvements. Send your feedback to oit-webmaster@va.gov.
DigitalVA Accessibility Guide
This guide provides practical, high-level instructions for making sure the digital content we create every day within the Office of Information and Technology is accessible. It is important to consider accessibility throughout the conceptualization, development, and design processes for all the content we create.
Accessibility Starts With You
At the Department of Veterans Affairs, accessibility starts with you. Hear from some of our resident experts on the importance of accessibility and learn now to implement accessibility best practices in your daily life. #accessibility #access #inclusivedesign #inclusivity #abilitynotdisability #awareness
Product Guides
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Word® Documents
As the foundation for most non-web related documents, Microsoft Word is the goto tool for documenting information. These are some basic guidleines for creating accessible documents.
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PowerPoint® Presentations
Basic guidelines for creating accessible slide shows that can be used before, during, and after a presentation.
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Email Messages
As the number one means of communication, emails must be accessible regardless of the recipient.
Where to get help
- VA Section 508 (internet | intranet)
- Federal Plain Language Guidelines
- Accessibility for Teams
- US Web Design System
- VA Talent Management System (TMS) Passcode Access | Single Sign On (SSO)
- IT Strategic Communication
OR choose the guide above that matches the digital content you are creating.
Disclaimer
This website includes links to other websites outside our control and jurisdiction. VA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of non-VA Web sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy or terms and conditions of those sites to fully understand what information is collected and how it is used.
Statement of Endorsement
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
Page last updated on April 29, 2022
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