DigitalVA Accessibility Guide

This guide provides practical, high-level instructions for making sure the digital content we create every day within VA is accessible. It is important to consider accessibility throughout the conceptualization, development, and design processes for all the content we create.

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.

What is Accessibility?

Accessibility is the practice of making your information usable by as many people as possible.

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.

Product Guides

Word® Documents

As the foundation for most documents, Microsoft Word is the go-to tool for creating textual content. These are some basic guidelines for creating accessible documents.

PowerPoint® Presentations

Basic guidelines for creating accessible slide shows that can be used before, during, and after a presentation.

Excel® Spreadsheets

Basic guidelines for creating accessible spreadsheets.

Email Messages

As the number one means of communication, emails must be accessible regardless of the recipient.

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Where to get help

OR choose the guide above that matches the digital content you are creating.

Link Disclaimer

This page 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.