Transcript for Video: How to Find a VPAT on a Product’s Website?(2:47)
What is a VPAT?
VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. It is a form with details about how a product meets or does not meet the Section 508 standards. Many vendors fill out VPATs about their products and make it available to the public.
How do you find a VPAT?
There are two main ways to find a product’s VPAT.
- Check the product website. If there is a VPAT for the product then it may be displayed on a page called Accessibility or Section 508. The link to this page is often found in the footer of the home page or sometimes in the Help resources.
- Call customer support or another applicable number and ask if there is a VPAT for the product.
How to Read a VPAT
The VPAT is usually in table form with three columns. One column lists the Section 508 criteria. Another column states whether the vendor believes that standard is applicable to their product. The last column should have explanations or further clarification on how it meets a standard or why it does not meet a standard. For more information on how to read a VPAT, review this article on Reading VPATs on Section 508.gov.