What is a section 508 Vpat?

The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document which evaluates how accessible a particular product is according to the Section 508 Standards. It is a self-disclosing document produced by the vendor which details each aspect of the Section 508 requirements and how the product supports each criteria.

Is a Vpat the same as WCAG?

No. Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) 2.1 includes information from WCAG 2.0. VPAT 2.1 does not include information from WCAG 2.1. (VPAT is not developed by W3C.)

What is Vpat for website?

A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT™) is a document that explains how information and communication technology (ICT) products such as software, hardware, electronic content, and support documentation meet (conform to) the Revised 508 Standards for IT accessibility.

What is an accessibility conformance report?

Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) – A written ACR for each ICT item, describing how the item(s) will fully address the accessibility requirements outlined in the solicitation; and. A description of the evaluation methods the offeror will use to validate for conformance to the Revised 508 Standards.

How long does it take to complete a VPAT?

The length of the process depends on vendor response time, the date the assessment request was received, and other factors. Generally, an ATI review will take 1 week if the VPAT is complete and made available by the vendor.

Is VPAT a legal document?

The VPAT is a necessary, legally binding document that’s required to be completed by every federal agency or any organization that interacts with a federal agency, should they wish to comply with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Is VPAT mandatory?

US Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires government agencies to make ICT accessible to people with disabilities. When you are a ICT company dealing with federal agencies it is mandatory to provide a VPAT. Even though it is a vendor’s own free will to provide a VPAT, the simple and wise answer would be, Yes!

Why do we need VPAT?

The purpose of a VPAT is to help buyers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) make informed decisions before purchasing a product: Understand a product’s level of accessibility compliance. Compare compliance of similar products.

What is Vpat and ACR?

Saturday, February 29, 2020. The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document vendors can use to describe the accessibility of their product. VPAT is currently in version 2.4, published in February 2020. The VPAT is used to prepare a Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).

How long does IT take to complete a VPAT?

Who writes a VPAT?

Twenty years ago the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) created the VPAT specifically so that vendors could easily furnish that supporting documentation.