Accessibility at VA

Section 508 is a federal law that requires all U.S. government agencies to make their electronic and information technology and data accessible ...

DigitalVA Accessibility Guide

This guide provides practical, high-level instructions for making sure the digital content we create every day within VA is accessible.

Accessibility and Section 508 - DigitalVA

The VA Section 508 Office is headquartered at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office. Office visits are available by appointment to ...

Accessibility - VA.gov Design System

Our holistic approach to accessibility. The VA Design System provides accessible components, the guidance to implement these components, and the ...

Accessibility | Department of Veterans Affairs OIG

What to do if you find an accessibility issue. Send an email to [email protected]. The subject line should say "Section 508 support request". Be sure to ...

Accessibility at VA - Outreach Toolkits - DigitalVA - Veterans Affairs

This outreach toolkit for VA Accessibility has helpful information and a variety of media you can download and freely share with your Veteran stakeholders.

Accessibility - DigitalVA - VA.gov

A path for Veterans navigating vision loss with assistive technology, expert training, and unwavering support.

Accessibility - My HealtheVet

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing access to our web pages for individuals with disabilities, both members of the public and ...

VA report on the accessibility of websites of the Dept. of Veterans ...

DISABILITIES. Enclosure 2. PURPOSE. The VA Website Accessibility Act of 2019 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress regarding the ...

Accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT ...

We aim to assist VA personnel with complying with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and implementing policy contained in VA Directive 6221, ...

VA Should Enhance Its Oversight to Improve the Accessibility of ...

The OIG conducted this audit to address concerns from Congress and a veterans service organization about the accessibility of VA websites and information ...

ARCHITECTURAL ACCESSIBILITY

Today, VA follows GSA and other standard-setting agencies in replacing UFAS with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) ...

Accessibility - VA Web Governance - DigitalVA - VA.gov

All VA websites, web applications, and software, must undergo 508 testing to ensure 508 compliance. In addition to website testing and ...

The Veterans Accessibility Act of 2023 - Senate Committee On Aging

Veterans with disabilities have a right to equal access to programs, services, and information at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Better Oversight Needed of Accessibility, Safety, and Cleanliness at ...

In response to accessibility, safety, and cleanliness concerns documented in customer satisfaction surveys, the VA Office of Inspector General ( ...

What is Accessibility? - DigitalVA - VA.gov

This guide focuses on the issues most likely to impact the digital content you create most often. This tool is not a comprehensive list of all possible issues.

House Passes Valadao Bill to Make VA More Accessible for ...

The bill, introduced by Congressman Valadao earlier this year, aims to make the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) more accessible for disabled ...

Unlocking Accessibility: The Trouble with Being Out of Order

“Like you, I want to do my job with accuracy and efficiency,” says Sue Martin, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee who is blind. “ ...

Blind and disabled veterans can't access VA websites, report says

A new report from the Senate Special Committee on Aging is taking VA to task for neglecting accessibility issues on its websites.

H.R.1199 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): VA Website Accessibility ...

Summary of H.R.1199 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): VA Website Accessibility Act of 2019.