The Complete VPAT Guide
A VPAT documents how your product meets accessibility standards. This guide explains what a VPAT is, who needs one, and how to generate a VPAT 2.5 report without doing it by hand.
VPAT 2.5 · WCAG 2.2 · Section 508 · EN 301 549
What is a VPAT?
A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a standardized document that describes how a software product, website, or digital service conforms to accessibility standards. It was created by the IT Industry Council (ITI) and is widely used in government and enterprise procurement.
When a federal agency or large organization evaluates software for purchase, they require vendors to submit a VPAT as part of the procurement process. The VPAT helps buyers understand the accessibility strengths and gaps of a product before committing to a purchase.
The current version, VPAT 2.5, covers three major accessibility standards in a single document: WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and EN 301 549 (the European standard).
How VPAT Conformance Works
The product fully meets the success criterion without any known exceptions.
The product meets some but not all requirements of the criterion, or meets it in some but not all contexts.
The product does not meet the success criterion. Remediation is required.
The success criterion does not apply to this product or feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VPAT?
A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a document that describes how a product or service meets accessibility standards. It is used by vendors to communicate the accessibility conformance of their products to buyers, particularly in government procurement.
Who needs a VPAT?
Any company selling software, websites, or digital products to US federal agencies must provide a VPAT. Many state governments, educational institutions, and large enterprises also require VPATs during procurement evaluation.
What is VPAT 2.5?
VPAT 2.5 is the latest version of the VPAT template, published by the IT Industry Council (ITI). It covers WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and EN 301 549 in a single document and is the current standard for accessibility conformance reporting.
How long does it take to create a VPAT?
Manually creating a VPAT can take days or weeks of accessibility testing and documentation. ConformPilot automates the process. Scan your website and generate a complete VPAT 2.5 Word document in minutes.
What conformance levels are used in a VPAT?
VPATs use four conformance levels: Supports (fully meets the criterion), Partially Supports (meets some but not all requirements), Does Not Support (does not meet the criterion), and Not Applicable (the criterion does not apply to the product).
Can ConformPilot generate a VPAT automatically?
Yes. ConformPilot scans your website using axe-core, Pa11y, and Lighthouse, maps violations to WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 criteria, and generates a complete VPAT 2.5 Word document automatically.
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