Accessibility Resources
These resources provide general information, topic specific guidance, and requirements for meeting Section 508 and accessibility guidelines.
Disclaimer: This page contains links to external websites that provide additional information. HHS cannot attest to the accessibility of or be held responsible for external site content. Links to external sites do not constitute an endorsement by HHS or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the site. By following a link, the user is subject to the destination site's privacy policy and/or terms of service.
OS Factsheets & Reference Guides
- Definitions and Impacts of Accessible ICT
- Microsoft Word Accessibility Reference
- Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Reference
- Microsoft Excel Accessibility Reference
- Adobe PDF Accessibility Reference
- Checking Document Color Contrast without an Installed Tool
- Microsoft Office Headings & Titles Accessibility
- Microsoft Office Document Properties & Accessibility Check
Accessibility at the OpDivs
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Indian Health Service (IHS)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
External Resources
- U.S. Access Board's Text of the Section 508 Standards and Guidelines
- ITI's Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
- GSA's Section508.gov
- How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference)
- WAI's Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) Overview
- Accessible Name and Description Inspector (ANDI)
- Digital.gov's Accessibility for Teams
- Digitial.gov's Improving the Accessibility of Social Media in Government
- WebAIM
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.
