Creating a culture that provides equal access to information.

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Creating a culture that provides equal access to information.

Did You Know ?  Did you know the IRS provides products in alternative formats for IRS employees and taxpayers with disabilities?

Products  Electronic Media  508-compliant PDF forms and documents  Accessible HTML  Electronic Braille files  ASCII text  Digital talking books  MP3  Traditional Media  Braille  Large Print  Tactile Graphics

Services  Customized Accessibility Solutions  Accessible Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  Conference and meeting packages  Notices and letters to taxpayers  Web Services  Helpdesk Services  Training and tutorials

In-house Production  3 Braille production embossers (up 2800 pph)  High-speed production printer (120 ppm)  2 Braille Specialists  Conversion software  Authoring for accessibility

Contracts for Accessible Media  Government Printing Office Contracts  Braille and electronically accessible media (multi-award contract)  Large print products  Accessible PDF documents including reviewing and remediation.

How to Order our Products or Services  Visit the accessibility pages on IRS.gov for a current list of accessible products available by download.IRS.gov  View our American Sign Language videos containing the latest tax information.American Sign Language videos  Call the IRS:  

Spreading the Word  National Disability Institute  Library of Congress – National Library Service  American Council of the Blind  American Council of the Deaf-Blind

Contact Information Maureen Goulder Chief, Alternative Media Center Darryl Eaton Senior Analyst, Alternative Media Center