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Want to make your website more accessible but not sure where to start?
Understanding the VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is an important step in making your digital properties inclusive for all users, especially those with disabilities. Whether you're designing for government contracts, health, higher education, or just want to improve the overall user experience of your digital products, this video breaks down everything you need to know about VPATs and ACRs (Accessibility Conformance Reports).
In this in-depth presentation, we’ll cover:
🔍 What is a VPAT and why does it matter? VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. It’s a tool that helps you assess and communicate how accessible your product or service is by measuring it against standards like Section 508, WCAG, and the European Union’s EN 301549. We’ll explain how VPAT and ACRs are used in the real world and why they’re crucial for companies applying for government contracts or working with organizations that prioritize accessibility.
📄 VPAT vs ACR: What's the difference? While VPAT refers to the template itself, the ACR is the final report that shows how well your digital property meets accessibility standards. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but in this video, we clarify the differences and explain how to draft an effective ACR.
📝 How to fill out a VPAT or ACR We’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of filling out a VPAT and creating an ACR for your website or app. You’ll learn how to assess your product against accessibility standards like WCAG 2.0, 2.1, or 2.2, Section 508, and EN301549 and how to evaluate conformance levels and how to document everything.
🚀 Why VPATs and ACRs are becoming more important...Accessibility isn’t just a “nice-to-have”-it’s becoming a legal requirement for many industries. Section 508 and recent updates to Title II make it a must for working with the U.S. government at the federal and state levels, and Section 504 updates are making accessibility reports a requirement for the health and education sectors as well. We’ll also touch on how international standards like EN 301549 are shaping the future of web design for companies doing business with the European Union.
🔧 Third-party integrations-we'll address what to do when you rely on third-party add-ons or plugins that might not meet accessibility standards.
🎓 Free resources and training: Did you know you don’t have to do this alone? We’ll guide you through resources like the ITIC website, where you can download the latest VPAT templates for free and even get access to training modules. Whether you’re completely new to web accessibility or just looking to brush up on the latest standards, these resources will help you stay compliant and ensure your designs are inclusive.
Templates: www.itic.org/p...
Additional Training: www.itic.org/p...
Understanding Documents for WCAG:
2.0: www.w3.org/WAI...
2.1: www.w3.org/WAI...
2.2 www.w3.org/WAI...
By the end of this video, you’ll have a solid understanding of how VPATs and ACRs work and why they’re essential for modern web design. Don’t miss out on this chance to level up your accessibility game and create digital products that work for everyone!
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