• Empowering Veterans with Low Vision and Blindness

    The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Blind Rehabilitation Center illuminate a path for Veterans navigating vision loss with assistive technology, expert training, and unwavering support.

    Published On: February 23rd, 2024 | 4.9 min read |
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  • VA Wins Industry Awards for Excellence in Digital Marketing and Communication

     May 17, 2022

    VA Wins Industry Awards for Excellence in Digital Marketing and Communication

    The Office of Information and Technology receives AVA Digital award for 2021 Midyear Review video and Hermes Creative Award for 2021 Year in Review report.

  • 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.

From VA News

  • Harvard Students Design with Veterans for Veterans and VA

     Aug. 25, 2020

    Harvard Students Design with Veterans for Veterans and VA

    OIT’s partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School’s Tech and Innovation in Government Program brings new innovative ideas to VA.

  • Dynamic Port Security Expands VA Tele-Critical Care Capabilities

     Aug. 14, 2020

    Dynamic Port Security Expands VA Tele-Critical Care Capabilities

    OIT’s innovative security solution supports expanded tele-critical care capability during VA’s COVID-19 response.

  • Secure IT Solution Supports Hassle-Free Care to Veterans

     Aug. 11, 2020

    Secure IT Solution Supports Hassle-Free Care to Veterans

    As part of its continuing commitment to provide quality service during the coronavirus pandemic, VHA is extending the reach of a critical service delivery software, Enterprise-Wide Speech Recognition.

  • A Drive to Excel: The Enterprise Service Desk Answers the Call

     July 29, 2020

    A Drive to Excel: The Enterprise Service Desk Answers the Call

    The COVID-19 pandemic placed an enormous strain upon operations at VA, but by employing effective processes to implement technological solutions, OIT was able to not only keep up with the demand for increased resources but was able to exceed expectations in certain critical areas.

  • OIT Launches New Virtual Check-In Feature

     July 24, 2020

    OIT Launches New Virtual Check-In Feature

    With VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) re-opening, OIT has deployed a new VEText feature making outpatient VAMC visits safer for patients and staff

  • OIT’s Sophisticated Monitoring Solutions Improve Veteran and VA Clinician Telehealth Experience

     July 23, 2020

    OIT’s Sophisticated Monitoring Solutions Improve Veteran and VA Clinician Telehealth Experience

    As telehealth visits surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, IT experts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acted quickly to ensure a seamless Veteran and clinician experience, creating solutions in real-time to improve VA’s telehealth capabilities.