VPAT Report Services
Our VPAT report services help organizations clearly document how their digital products conform to accessibility standards such as Section 508, WCAG, and EN 301 549. Each VPAT® outlines supported features, partial support, and any accessibility gaps.
If you sell software to the U.S. federal government, an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is not optional. Section 508 requires agencies to buy accessible technology, and buyers use your ACR to evaluate it before purchase. We provide accurate, defensible documentation trusted by procurement teams, government buyers, and enterprises, demonstrating transparency, due diligence, and a commitment to inclusive design.
Proven Results With Every VPAT Report
Accessibility Innovations delivers VPAT audit reports that go beyond templates. Our team conducts structured accessibility evaluations against Section 508, WCAG 2.1 and 2.2, and EN 301 549 criteria, producing detailed documentation that accurately reflects your product’s accessibility performance.
We help organizations across the USA prepare VPATs for:
- Federal government procurement under Section 508
- State and local government contracts
- Enterprise RFPs
- Accessibility due diligence
- Vendor qualification processes
Each VPAT report includes validated testing results, clear conformance statements, and documented evidence to support accessibility claims. We work in the current ITI VPAT® 2.5 template, which aligns with WCAG 2.2, and we prepare whichever of the four editions your buyer requires: Revised Section 508, WCAG, EN 301 549 (EU), or International. Whether you are completing your first VPAT or updating an existing one, our process delivers a report that is accurate, complete, and aligned with procurement expectations.
Our VPAT Report Includes
Our VPAT reports are thoughtfully designed to prioritize clarity and usability, ensuring they meet the highest standards for accessibility reporting. Here’s what they include:
Structure
Our VPAT reports follow the official ITI VPAT® template structure and include:
- Executive summary
- Product overview and scope
- Accessibility standards tested
- Detailed test results
- Conformance statements
Accessibility Evaluation
Each VPAT audit report evaluates critical accessibility areas, including:
- Keyboard accessibility
- Screen reader compatibility
- Navigation and focus management
- Color contrast and visual presentation
- Alternative text for images
- Form labels and error handling
Conformance Levels
VPAT reports clearly indicate conformance using the template’s standardized language:
- Supports
- Partially Supports
- Does Not Support
- Not Applicable
Product Details
Each VPAT includes product-specific information such as:
- Product name and version
- Platforms tested
- Browsers, operating systems, and assistive technologies used
- Testing environment details
Test Procedures & Results
We document:
- Testing methodologies
- Automated and manual test procedures
- Assistive technology testing (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Identified barriers and limitations
Recommendations
Where gaps exist, we provide:
- Clear remediation guidance
- Prioritized improvement opportunities
- Practical next steps for accessibility enhancements
By following a standardized format, our VPAT reports deliver consistency, transparency, and ease of use, empowering organizations to take informed steps toward greater accessibility and inclusivity.
Our VPAT Reporting Process
Comprehensive WCAG Audit
Our team conducts both manual and automated assessments of your product against WCAG success criteria to identify compliance levels and improvement areas.
VPAT Preparation
We compile findings into a detailed VPAT report, highlighting compliance levels and offering tailored recommendations for improvement.
VPAT Delivery
Your finalized VPAT document is delivered along with updates to your accessibility policy, ensuring your organization demonstrates a clear commitment to inclusivity.
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Why Get a VPAT Report Service from Accessibility Innovations
Trusted by government buyers and enterprises across the USA, Accessibility Innovations delivers VPAT report services grounded in real accessibility expertise and lived experience.
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Detailed Reports
Our accessibility reports provide everything you need to understand the accessibility of your product. From high-level executive summaries to deep-dive remediation guides, we cover all aspects.
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Customized Solutions
We fit our remediation suggestions to your product’s needs, so each fix is practical and sustainable. .
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Industry-Recognized Tools
We use a combination of industry-standard tools such as aXe and WAVE, plus screen readers like JAWS and NVDA, for thorough and accurate testing.
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Expert Guidance
Our accessibility experts not only identify issues but also guide you on the best ways to resolve them, improving your product’s usability and compliance.
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Proven Track Record
We hold government vendor qualifications for accessibility services with public institutions across North America, including US state universities and city and county governments, and we deliver accessibility engagements at the federal, state, and local levels. Every report is built to survive a procurement reviewer’s scrutiny, because that is where it will be read.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Is a VPAT required to sell to the federal government?
Effectively, yes. Section 508 requires federal agencies to buy accessible technology, and agencies ask vendors for an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) to evaluate a product before purchase. Most federal solicitations request one, and many agencies will not advance a product through evaluation without it. . The ITI VPAT® is the standard template used to create one.
What types of products or platforms require a VPAT?
Software applications, websites, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, kiosks, and digital tools sold to government agencies or large enterprises typically require VPAT documentation. If your buyers issue RFPs with accessibility requirements, or your contracts reference Section 508 or WCAG, you should have a current, accurate VPAT ready.
How does Accessibility Innovations create a VPAT report?
We evaluate your product against the applicable accessibility standards, using both automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We then document the results in the official ITI VPAT® template, with clear conformance statements and explanations a procurement reviewer can verify.
What standards are covered in a VPAT audit report?
Our VPAT reports cover WCAG 2.1 and 2.2, the Revised Section 508 standards, and EN 301 549, depending on your procurement requirements. We prepare any of the four VPAT 2.5 editions: Revised Section 508, WCAG, EN 301 549 (EU), or the International edition that combines all three.
How long does it take to complete a VPAT report?
Most VPAT reports are completed within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on product complexity, the number of platforms tested, and how quickly your team can provide access and answer scoping questions. Complex products with multiple user roles or native mobile apps sit at the longer end of that range.
How often should a VPAT be updated?
Update your VPAT whenever a major product release changes the user interface, when accessibility fixes are implemented, or at minimum annually. Procurement teams treat stale ACRs as a red flag. A report dated within the last year, matching your current product version, signals an active accessibility program.
How does a VPAT report help with WCAG compliance?
A VPAT documents your product’s WCAG conformance criterion by criterion, identifies exactly where gaps exist, and gives your team a prioritized roadmap for fixing them. It turns “we care about accessibility” into verifiable evidence, and it becomes the baseline you measure future releases against.