What is a VPAT?

A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a document that evaluates how accessible a product or service is according to established accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508, and EN 301 549. Vendors use the VPAT to report the level of conformance and identify any accessibility gaps. It is a critical part of the procurement and compliance process for ensuring that digital tools can be used by people with disabilities.

Vendor Accessibility Compliance Instructions

As part of our commitment to digital accessibility, all vendors providing digital products or services must submit the following:

1. Upload the most current VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)

   • Submit your most recent VPAT (preferably in PDF format).

   • Ensure the document reflects the current version of your product or service.

   • The VPAT must be completed using the latest version of the VPAT template (currently VPAT 2.4 or newer).

2. Provide an accessibility contact

   • Include the name, department, and email or phone number of a person or team responsible for handling digital accessibility concerns or feedback.

   • This contact will be listed for users to report accessibility barriers.