Web Accessibility

NIAID strives to make the information on our website accessible to all. This website is regularly tested using automated testing tools and manual checks to conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA. Additionally, content authors follow best practices as set by The Plain Writing Act of 2010. To learn more about the regulations governing the accessibility of federal electronic information products, visit Section508.gov.

Getting Accessibility Support

We make every effort to make the content of this website accessible to those using assistive technology. If you use adaptive equipment to access the web and encounter problems while using the site, or need content in an alternate format, please contact us to help find a resolution.

Contact

Office of Communications and Government Relations

Please provide:

  • the web page URL or file causing problems.
  • a description of the problem.
  • your preferred format or accommodation, if applicable.
  • your preferred contact information.

Free File Viewers

There are several documents available for download on the NIAID website. If you do not have the applications necessary to download these files, you may download the applicable file viewer listed below at no cost.

  • Adobe Acrobat
    Use Adobe Acrobat to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
  • Microsoft Word
    Microsoft offers Doc Viewer and other converter programs to enable those who do not have Word to open and view Word files.
  • Microsoft Excel
    Microsoft offers XLS Viewer Free to enable those who do not have Excel to view Excel files.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft offers PPTX Viewer to enable those who do not have PowerPoint to view PowerPoint files.

Notice to Limited English Proficient Individuals

NIH is renewing its commitment to providing meaningful access to it programs and activities for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). In accordance with Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” the information translated on the nih.gov site and on the sites of its Institutes and Centers is free of charge to the public. If you need information about available resources in your language or in another language, please contact us. Alternatively, you may download the free Google Translate extension for Google Chrome, to provide immediate translations of all web pages you browse. NIAID does not endorse or sponsor this product. It is simply provided here for your convenience.

Accessibility Complaints

If you have tried the aforementioned methods to gain access to NIAID services without success, you may submit an accessibility complaint to the NIH. Complaints may be submitted to nihsection508help@od.nih.gov.

Thank you for using the NIAID website.

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