• Transforming the GI Bill Experience

     Nov. 15, 2022

    Transforming the GI Bill Experience

    How VA’s GI Bill modernization initiative speeds benefits delivery and enhances the customer experience.

  • VA Adoption of Login.gov a Big Hit with Veterans

     Nov. 7, 2022

    VA Adoption of Login.gov a Big Hit with Veterans

    It’s so popular more than 1,200 Veterans are signing up for it every day. The success of Login.gov is rooted in the power of one— one credential, many uses.

  • Veterans with Disabilities Help Modernize VA.gov  

     Oct. 7, 2022

    Veterans with Disabilities Help Modernize VA.gov  

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs takes an “accessibility beyond compliance” approach in its design work — thanks to user research with Veterans with disabilities.

  • How Telehealth and Accessibly Designed Digital Products Help to Keep One Veteran Paralympic Strong

     July 28, 2022

    How Telehealth and Accessibly Designed Digital Products Help to Keep One Veteran Paralympic Strong

    What does the Paralympics and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology (OIT) have in common? Dan Cnossen. Learn more about how Dan uses OIT’s accessible products to reach his fitness goals.

  • Before You Hit ‘Send’, Consider these Email Accessibility Tips  

     May 24, 2022

    Before You Hit ‘Send’, Consider these Email Accessibility Tips  

    We can’t avoid sending and receiving emails, but we can avoid making those emails inaccessible for those with visual or auditory impairments. Learn about how you can compose emails that ensure equal access for everyone, by incorporating accessible design features into your emails.

  • Picture Perfect: How Describing a Picture Is Part of Accessible Design

     May 20, 2022

    Picture Perfect: How Describing a Picture Is Part of Accessible Design

    A picture's worth a thousand words for those that can see it, for those relying on assistive technology, alt text is crucial to their understanding of the image and the meaning it is trying to convey. Learn more about how to add alternative text to your images to ensure your documents, presentations, and emails are accessible for all.

  • Document Structure: The Accessibility Feature You Don’t Notice Until It’s Not There

     May 13, 2022

    Document Structure: The Accessibility Feature You Don’t Notice Until It’s Not There

    What’s in a document heading? A whole lot, it turns out – especially for those who rely on assistive technology. Learn more about how this design tool ensures equitable access to information for everyone.

  • Communicating Through Color Contrast is Essential to Designing Accessibility

     May 6, 2022

    Communicating Through Color Contrast is Essential to Designing Accessibility

    For visually impaired individuals, improper color contrast can make a marked difference in understanding written material or completing tasks. Learn more about how you can use this design feature more effectively with these tips.

  • Accessibility is Part of OIT’s Service to Veterans

     May 2, 2022

    Accessibility is Part of OIT’s Service to Veterans

    Prioritizing accessibility in all content creation formats, such as websites, emails, and PowerPoint presentations, helps provide easily understood information to all Veterans and individuals in their support network.