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Accessibility Statement

USDA Rural Development is committed to making our website accessible to all USDA customers and employees. 

Accessibility Resources

The Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards ("Section 508 final rule"), National Federation of the Blind's Guidelines for Web Accessibility and the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines describe the elements of accessible web pages. Yahoo lists companies that provide assistive computer technology, including screen reading software.

Adobe Acrobat PDF Files

Many of the documents on the Rural Development website are in HTML format. This format is generally accessible to people who use screen readers. 

Requesting Alternative Formats

The USDA TARGET Center converts USDA information and documents into alternative formats, including Braille, large print, video description, diskette, and audiotape. For more information, visit the TARGET Center's website at www.usda.gov/oo/formats.htm or call the Center at (202) 720-2600 (Voice/TTY).

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