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About the VA's Section 508 Program Office
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What We Do
- Our engineers test proposed E&IT (Electronic & Information Technology) products for Section 508 conformance within VA's Enterprise Architecture Framework;
- Our specialized staff tests OMB Exhibit 300's project/programs, E-Gov initiatives programs, IT Tracker products, Web based and Software applications;
- We host accessible E&IT demonstrations for VA stakeholders (veterans & disabled employees);
- We research and provide telecommunication access (VA's Tenacity phone system) and solutions for disabled employees;
- We participate in industry forums as well as state and local Government meetings to raise awareness of accessibility issues and programs;
- Consults with Federal Program/Project Managers in implementing Section 508 and E-Gov initiatives;
- Serves as the key liaison for VA's Chief Information Officer and makes Department wide policy recommendations regarding Section 508 issues;
- Develops VA Section 508 policies and procedures (6221 Accessible Electronic and Information Technology, Directive/Handbook).
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Where are We Located?
The VA's Section 508 Office is located on the C-Level in the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office. The office visits are available by appointment to all employees interested in seeing, learning, using and witnessing the evaluation of E&IT products.
General Contacts
For further information, questions or comments related to procurement, web accessibility, training and awareness, legal inquiries, and VA's Section 508 Advisory Committee, contact VA's Section 508 Program Office via email. In the subject line, please indicate the reason for the email or the person you would like to contact.
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