The Department of Defense (DoD) has re-launched the National Resource Directory Website, to improve the ease of use for the ill and wounded veterans who use the site.
“We worked closely with users of the National Resource Directory to find out how to make the information they need easier to find,†said Noel Koch, deputy under secretary of defense for Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy. “The resulting re-design is easier to navigate and adds useful new features.â€
The upgrade improves the ability to locate and follow the latest wounded warrior and veteran issues. A new “bookmark and share†application helps visitors alert others to the content they’ve found most helpful through social bookmarking, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking tools. Users are also now able to subscribe to Really Simple Syndication (RSS) or e-mail updates to receive new content, events and features based on their specific interests and needs.
“There are thousands of programs and benefits available to wounded warriors and their families, from healthcare and housing to education and employment assistance,†said Koch. “Our people must have an easy way to sift through it all to find the resources that are most helpful for their circumstances, especially while they’re dealing with what can be overwhelming challenges. That’s why we’ve partnered with the VA and Department of Labor to offer the National Resource Directory. And with the feedback mechanisms we’ve added in the re-design, we’ll be able to keep improving our service to our wounded warriors and families.â€