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FirstGov Accessibility Policy

FirstGov is committed to providing access to all individuals-disabled or not-seeking information on FirstGov.gov. To provide this information, FirstGov.gov has been built to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (as amended). Section 508 requires that all individuals with disabilities (whether federal employees or members of the general public) have access to and use of information and data, comparable to that provided to individuals without disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on us.

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FirstGov Linking Policy

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Photo Credits

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Portable Document Format (PDF)

Some documents on government websites are in Portable Document Format (PDF). These documents ensure that you will be able to obtain publications in their original format regardless of what type of computer, browser or operating system you use to access the Internet. In order to view, navigate through and print PDF documents, you must first download the free Acrobat Reader software. Instructions and a troubleshooting guide are available on the Adobe website. For best results, make sure you install version 3.0 or later of the Acrobat Reader. FirstGov visitors using screenreaders or requiring alternate versions of Adobe Acrobat may find it useful to visit Adobe's alternate reader download page.

Privacy and Security on FirstGov

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