Accessibility

healthfinder.gov is committed to making and its Web site accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. Information from healthfinder.gov should be accessible via screen readers and other accessibility tools with the exception of some pre-2001 information. This information may not be available in accessible formats.

If you need an alternative means of access to any information on healthfinder.gov, please contact us at healthfinder.gov@nhic.org. Let us know the nature of your accessibility problem, the Web address of the requested information, and your contact information.

If you need to convert PDF documents, Adobe® offers conversion tools at its Accessibly Resource Center. .

Section 508 Accessibility Requirements

In keeping with its mission, healthfinder.gov follows the rules and regulations of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's Section 508 Implementation Policy.

Section 508 requires Federal agencies to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of electronic and information technology (EIT).

To learn more about Section 508:

• The HHS Office on Disability (OD) oversees the implementation of Section 508 at HHS. Visit this site to learn more about the OD's activities and leadership.
• The U.S. Access Board's Section 508 Homepage provides information on Section 508 law, frequently asked questions, and standards.
• The Section 508 Homepage provides Section 508 tools, resources, standards, and news.