The Department of Veterans Affairs is making every attempt to enhance the accessibility of this Web site. However, we realize that different screen readers will process our information differently.

To maximize your experience on our site and find the information you need, we offer the following suggestions, tips, and links.

• Automatic Screen Access for Windows (ASAW)
  
  • Consult the MicroTalk Tips and Tricks page for using Windows95 with Speech and the Keyboard.
  
   
• HAL 95
  
  • E-mail support and an archive are available on the Dolphin Computer Access Technical Support page.
  
   
• Home Page Reader
  
  • The Home Page Reader Documentation and Support page offers frequently asked questions, online help, and a quick help and keys list from IBM.
  
   
• JAWS for Windows Screen Reader
  
  • Users of version 3.0 have reported difficulties. Better results can be obtained by upgrading to a later version.
  • For further information on compatibility, frequently asked questions, and technical support notices, consult the Henter-Joyce Technical Support page.
  
   
• outSPOKEN
  
  • The ALVA support information and downloads page includes frequently asked questions, patches, and updates.
  
   
• TextAssist
  
  • For troubleshooting and technical assistance, consult the Mindmaker Support page.
  
   
• Window-Eyes
  
  • Please turn the virtual cursor off. Otherwise, links will be repeated multiple times.
  • The GW Micro Technical Support page provide guidance for frequently asked questions, technical tips, downloads, and more.
    
  
   
• WillowTalk
  
  • The Willow Pond Support Department offers frequently asked questions, report a bug, and known problems.
  
   

We'd also like to hear from you. Please e-mail your accessibility tips for different screen readers to us!

You may also be interested in the Disabled Veterans Resources, which includes information on Web site accessibility, the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, and links to sites that deal address other accessibility issues.