Charting a New Course for Digital Transformation
Today, many Veterans are already accustomed to a digital experience — whether that’s depositing a check from their phone, accessing their auto insurance card from an app, or chatting with a customer service rep via text — and they expect the same options from VA.
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Before You Hit ‘Send’, Consider these Email Accessibility Tips
News | May 25, 2022
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.
What’s Your Angle?
News | May 24, 2022
Not all social media interactions may be as they appear. Learn more about ways to protect yourself.
NCA Infrastructure Modernization Series: Data Network Circuits – Gaining Momentum!
News | May 23, 2022
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Databricks Data + AI Summit - Public Sector Forum Panel
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Event OverviewBring together data and AI teams to learn about the latest innovations around data and AI and networks with one another. For the Public Sector Forum the aim is to focus ONLY on government and the specific data challenges and opportunities that government data and AI teams face.
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