VPAT® Training Webinar 2025: ITI and Accessibility Experts Share Key Updates
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The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) has unveiled a comprehensive training webinar to help organizations master the use of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT) and create accurate Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs). The live webinar was produced by top accessibility experts from major tech companies. Now, this 1-hour 50-minute video file is available online for organizations looking to improve their accessibility documentation practices.
Top benefits of the VPAT 2.5 webinar
Accessibility compliance is now critical for procurement success. Under the U.S. Department of Justice’s new rule, many government agencies and large organizations require VPAT ACRs before allowing vendors to bid on contracts. This new webinar demystifies the process and offers a step-by-step approach. It will make the VPAT/ACR journey approachable for small teams and seasoned professionals alike.
What is inside the training
The VPAT ACR webinar begins with an overview of What is a VPAT® versus an ACR, clarifying their roles in the compliance landscape. Participants are guided through:
- Choosing the correct VPAT edition (e.g., VPAT 2.4, VPAT 2.5 Rev 508, WCAG, EN 301 549, INT)
- Identifying the suitable standards for your product (WCAG, Section 508, or EN 301 549)
- Using testing methods (manual audits and automated tools)
- Accurately completing conformance columns (“Supports,” “Partially Supports,” “Does Not Support”)
- Reviewing bad ACR examples to understand common mistakes and how to avoid them (Image 1).
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fd4jfXRtcs
Viewers also gain access to a downloadable slide deck and training modules for offline reference and sharing.
Voice from the top
In the official news release announcing the webinar, Gordon Bitko, ITI’s Executive Vice President of Public Sector Policy, said:
“ITI is proud to be the leading technology industry voice for accessibility policies. We are committed to supporting policies that ensure products for all users—regardless of ability—provide access to information, entertainment, education, employment opportunities, and more. This training is critical for everyone involved in accessibility evaluations, procurement, or product development.”
Watching all training modules, especially the first three as recommended by ITI, gives a solid foundation for both beginners and seasoned accessibility professionals.
What VPAT 2.5 Means for Your Business
VPAT 2.5 was just released in April 2025. It introduces standardized notes, method disclosures, and multi-edition support. This makes the training perfectly timed to help both long-time vendors and newcomers stay compliant.
How to Maximize Value from the Webinar
- Watch strategically with expert context: Start with the modules on VPAT fundamentals, then move into completion and evaluation techniques. If you need deeper guidance, ADACP’s hands-on accessibility training breaks down these steps with real-world examples.
A key update from ADACP: We now provide sample documents in workshops rather than having participants bring their own. These samples reflect typical accessibility issues found in documents, presentations and PDFs. This change also ensures everyone starts on the same page, without sensitive or proprietary information entering the training environment.
- Download and annotate slide decks with professional insight: The visuals are great for quick reference. Pair them with ADACP’s detailed VPAT and ACR sample documents, and you will have both the framework and the expertly written content to back it up.
- Test with the webinar tools, then validate with us: Replicate sample tests inside your product to reinforce learning. When it’s time to move from “test” to “official,” ADACP ensures your VPAT and ACR documents meet the highest compliance standards.
- Plan a team workshop with ADACP’s support: Share the webinar internally to align development, compliance, and procurement teams. Or schedule a free consultation with ADACP to create a precisely written and accurate VPAT Accessibility Conformance Report.
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) has unveiled a comprehensive training webinar to help organizations master the use of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT) and create accurate Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs). The live webinar was produced by top accessibility experts from major tech companies. Now, this 1-hour 50-minute video file is available online for organizations looking to improve their accessibility documentation practices.
Top benefits of the VPAT 2.5 webinar
Accessibility compliance is now critical for procurement success. Under the U.S. Department of Justice’s new rule, many government agencies and large organizations require VPAT ACRs before allowing vendors to bid on contracts. This new webinar demystifies the process and offers a step-by-step approach. It will make the VPAT/ACR journey approachable for small teams and seasoned professionals alike.
What is inside the training
The VPAT ACR webinar begins with an overview of What is a VPAT® versus an ACR, clarifying their roles in the compliance landscape. Participants are guided through:
- Choosing the correct VPAT edition (e.g., VPAT 2.4, VPAT 2.5 Rev 508, WCAG, EN 301 549, INT)
- Identifying the suitable standards for your product (WCAG, Section 508, or EN 301 549)
- Using testing methods (manual audits and automated tools)
- Accurately completing conformance columns (“Supports,” “Partially Supports,” “Does Not Support”)
- Reviewing bad ACR examples to understand common mistakes and how to avoid them (Image 1).
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fd4jfXRtcs
Viewers also gain access to a downloadable slide deck and training modules for offline reference and sharing.
Voice from the top
In the official news release announcing the webinar, Gordon Bitko, ITI’s Executive Vice President of Public Sector Policy, said:
“ITI is proud to be the leading technology industry voice for accessibility policies. We are committed to supporting policies that ensure products for all users—regardless of ability—provide access to information, entertainment, education, employment opportunities, and more. This training is critical for everyone involved in accessibility evaluations, procurement, or product development.”
Watching all training modules, especially the first three as recommended by ITI, gives a solid foundation for both beginners and seasoned accessibility professionals.
What VPAT 2.5 Means for Your Business
VPAT 2.5 was just released in April 2025. It introduces standardized notes, method disclosures, and multi-edition support. This makes the training perfectly timed to help both long-time vendors and newcomers stay compliant.
How to Maximize Value from the Webinar
- Watch strategically with expert context: Start with the modules on VPAT fundamentals, then move into completion and evaluation techniques. If you need deeper guidance, ADACP’s hands-on accessibility training breaks down these steps with real-world examples.
A key update from ADACP: We now provide sample documents in workshops rather than having participants bring their own. These samples reflect typical accessibility issues found in documents, presentations and PDFs. This change also ensures everyone starts on the same page, without sensitive or proprietary information entering the training environment.
- Download and annotate slide decks with professional insight: The visuals are great for quick reference. Pair them with ADACP’s detailed VPAT and ACR sample documents, and you will have both the framework and the expertly written content to back it up.
- Test with the webinar tools, then validate with us: Replicate sample tests inside your product to reinforce learning. When it’s time to move from “test” to “official,” ADACP ensures your VPAT and ACR documents meet the highest compliance standards.
- Plan a team workshop with ADACP’s support: Share the webinar internally to align development, compliance, and procurement teams. Or schedule a free consultation with ADACP to create a precisely written and accurate VPAT Accessibility Conformance Report.
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