A buyer’s procurement team asks for your VPAT. What they actually want is a credible Accessibility Conformance Report — and how you produce it decides whether they trust it.
The VPAT is the template; the completed document is the ACR.
WCAG, Section 508 (US), EU (EN 301 549) or INT, which covers all three.
Independent testing, clear remarks, a date and product version, and regular refreshes.
The VPAT® (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a template published by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). Once completed for a specific product, it becomes an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) — the document procurement teams use to assess how accessible your software is.
Vendors can self-report, but an ACR based on independent testing by certified accessibility professionals carries more weight in procurement. VVnT SeQuor is an IAAP Organizational Member and Training Provider; our accessibility practice tests with assistive technologies and prepares VPAT®/ACR documentation. Start with our free WCAG 2.2 Audit + VPAT®/ACR Prep Checklist.
The VPAT is ITI’s blank template. Once completed for a specific product and version, it becomes an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).
Section 508 for US federal buyers, EU (EN 301 549) for European public procurement, WCAG for general use, or INT to cover all three in one report.
Yes, but ACRs based on independent testing by certified accessibility professionals are more credible in procurement reviews.
Whenever a major release changes the user interface or functionality, and at least periodically — always state the product version and evaluation date.