Why Am I Being Asked for a VPAT?
If you're being asked for a VPAT, it's proof that your buyers care about accessibility. What is a VPAT? How do you get one or even read one?
Digital Accessibility, Procurement, and You
Not sure where to start when it comes to digital procurement, who to trust, or how to evaluate third-party accessibility platforms or partners? We're here to help.
VPATs & ACRs: The Basics | Webinar Video
VPATs and ACRs communicate a product's accessibility levels. Watch our video to learn more about these standard accessibility reports.
What are VPATs?
VPATs, short for Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates, are documents that organizations complete to demonstrate their dedication to creating accessible products to all users, including those with disabilities. It is a formal declaration of compliance with accessibility standards, reflecting a commitment to ethical principles and adhering to relevant legal requirements. By providing a VPAT, companies transparently […]
What’s the difference between a VPAT® & an ACR? What about an accessibility statement & policy?
Our Accessibility Specialist team has received some questions from our clients lately asking about the difference between a VPAT® and an ACR, as well as the difference between an accessibility statement and an accessibility policy. I’ll discuss the differences between these terms in this post. VPAT® (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) A VPAT® is a specific […]
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template – VPAT
Your VPAT or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template tells users how accessible your product or services is for users with assistive technologies. What is a VPAT? A VPAT is a document used to help users of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) make informed decisions before engaging with a service or product. The first iteration of this document […]
What is a VPAT?
If you have created a digital product or service that federal government employees use or if you receive funding from the federal government, you need a VPAT® (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template®). A VPAT® is a document table that contains information about how an ICT (information & communications technology) product or service conforms with the refreshed […]