These resources provide topic specific guidance and requirements for meeting Section 508 and accessibility guidelines.
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OS References & Technical Guidance
Targeted Topics
- Definitions and Impacts of Accessible ICT
- Acquisition Guidance on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT® and Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
- Checking Document Color Contrast without an Installed Tool
- Accessibility of Multimedia
- Microsoft Office Headings & Titles Accessibility
- Microsoft Office Document Properties & Accessibility Check
- Accessibility of Simple Tables in Microsoft Products, Adobe PDF, and HTML
Authoring Tool Guidance
- Microsoft Word Accessibility Reference
- Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Reference
- Microsoft Excel Accessibility Reference
- Email and eBlasts Accessibility with Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe PDF Accessibility Reference
External Resources
- Digitial.gov's Improving the Accessibility of Social Media in Government
- GSA's Video Series on Using Accessible Name & Description Inspector (ANDI)
- GSA’s Guide to Accessible Web Design & Development
- Great Lakes ADA Center’s Mobile Accessibility: Applying WCAG Standards to Mobile Apps
Contact the OS Accessibility Program
Feedback and inquiries regarding accessibility and Section 508 pertaining to the Department or OS can be directed to the HHS Accessibility Help Desk. Requests for training or conformance evaluation are encouraged.