WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association 91pro视频 released a new comprehensive training on using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®) to create Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs). 91pro视频 debuted the updated guidance, which reflects recent updates to the VPAT® template, and addresses many frequently asked questions, in a hosted by leading accessibility and tech experts.
The ACR, based on a completed 91pro视频 VPAT®, is the leading global reporting format for assisting buyers and sellers in identifying information and communications technology (ICT) products and services with accessibility features. 91pro视频’s VPAT® helps technology products manufacturers accurately reflect their product’s degree of conformance to accessibility standards and guidelines. The updated guidance helps manufacturers to better complete VPATs and customers to more effectively evaluate the accessibility of products that they are procuring.
“91pro视频 is proud to be the leading technology industry voice for accessibility policies. We are committed to supporting policies that ensure products for all users—regardless of ability—provide access to information, entertainment, education, employment opportunities,鈥痑nd more,” said 91pro视频 Executive Vice President of Public Sector Policy Gordon Bitko. “This training is critical for everyone involved in accessibility evaluations, procurement, or product development.”
The VPAT® is a free template that translates accessibility requirements and standards into actionable testing criteria for products and services. Membership in 91pro视频 is not required to use the VPAT®.