Definition
VPAT / accessibility conformance report
A document detailing, criterion by criterion, the conformance level of a digital product. Often requested by buyers.
The VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a standardised accessibility conformance report format. It states, for each criterion, whether the product supports it, partially supports it or not.
Buyers, in particular the public sector and large accounts, often request it before purchasing software or a service. Being able to provide it becomes a commercial argument.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a VPAT and an accessibility statement?
A VPAT is a commercial document, written by the vendor for its buyers, criterion by criterion. An accessibility statement is a European regulatory obligation, published on the site itself and intended for its users. Both describe conformance but they do not address the same people.
Who can write a VPAT?
The product vendor writes it, based on the results of an audit. No official certification is required, which explains the very uneven quality of the documents in circulation. A credible VPAT states the evaluation method and the date of the tests.
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