VPAT

A standardized document in which vendors report how well their product or service conforms to accessibility standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and EN 301 549. Originally created by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), VPATs help procurement teams assess the accessibility of products before purchasing. While VPATs are voluntary and self-reported — meaning they reflect the vendor's own assessment rather than independent testing — they remain an important tool in accessibility procurement and compliance workflows, particularly for government and education sectors.