Compliance
Section 508
A U.S. federal requirement mandating that all government electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities — the primary driver of VPAT requirements in public-sector procurement.
Aligned with WCAG 2.0 AA
The 2018 Section 508 refresh adopted WCAG 2.0 Level AA as its technical standard, harmonising federal ICT requirements with internationally recognised accessibility guidelines.
Covers All ICT
Section 508 applies to websites, software, hardware, electronic documents, and any information and communications technology procured or developed using federal funds.
VPAT for Procurement
A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is the standard method for vendors to document Section 508 conformance — required by most federal procurement processes.
Broad Vendor Scope
Any organisation receiving federal funding or selling to federal agencies must meet Section 508 — including contractors, sub-contractors, and third-party software vendors.
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