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A real-world look at VPAT assessments: why they matter, who does them, and what’s involved in creating an accessibility conformance report.

Navigate the VPAT 2.4 template with ease. Our essential guide ensures accurate and compliant documentation for your products. Learn more at ADACP.

VPAT, which is an acronym for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, is a prototype document for use by manufacturers and vendors of electronic information t…

VPAT and WCAG are closely linked, especially for digital products. Understand how VPAT reports reference WCAG guidelines and what each term actually covers.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act was enacted to remove obstacles in information technology, to open up new opportunities for individuals with disabilities,…

Along with "VPAT," the term "ACR" is frequently used in accessibility conversations. What distinguishes an ACR from a VPAT then? VPAT is an acronym for Voluntar…

A VPAT document is a record that details the compliance of information and communication technology (ICT) products, such as software, hardware, electronic conte…

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in four adults in the United States has a disability.

The VPAT is a template you fill in about your own product. ITI, which publishes it, says there is no VPAT certification and does not review or approve what you write.

No rule requires a vendor to produce a VPAT. Four rulebooks require your buyer to ask. Who is asking, which edition they need, and what to send.

ITI says there is no VPAT certification. Here is what buyers are actually asking for, what an Accessibility Conformance Report attests, and what a good one earns a vendor.

Accessibility in software isn't just compliance—it's about creating products everyone can use, regardless of disability. See real-world impacts and examples.