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You were asked what you thought about VA’s IT services. Here’s what you said.

IT Program Manager Angela Gant-Curtis was named on the FCW 100 list for her distinguished work in Federal IT and unparalleled dedication to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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.

NCA transitions to fiber optic network cables, by upgrading T1 cables to Metro-Ethernet, to provide outstanding customer service, memorial benefits, and better serve Veterans and their loved ones at NCA’s cemeteries and offices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As part of a four-pronged infrastructure modernization effort, the Office of Information and Technology is teaming with the National Cemetery Administration to upgrade phone systems to provide better service to Veterans and their families.

GCN recognizes the Department of Veterans Affairs for advancing and streamlining the development of cloud applications in the public sector.

Information Security and Privacy Awareness Week (ISPAW) 2022. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from “vishing” scams.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that 2.2 million Americans reported fraud in 2020, with the phone being the top threat. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from “vishing” scams.