When possible, pages are structured with semantic markup. Sections within a page are separated by H4 tags, which may enable you to skip sections with key combinations. JAWS users can do so with the key combination ALT + INSERT + 4.
If your browser supports them, access keys can be used to navigate the site using a keyboard. On Windows browsers, press ALT + the access key; on Mac browsers, press CTRL + the access key.
The following keys are defined for this site:
| Access Key | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Home |
| 2 | Content |
| 3 | Menu Navigation |
| 8 | Disclaimer |
| 9 | Contact |
| 0 | Accessibility Statement |
This site is written in XHTML 1.0 Strict with well-structured semantic markup. CSS is used for visual layout.
This site complies with the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and U.S. Section 508. The Department of Veterans Affairs has an Accessible Electronic Information Technology policy for all VA sites.