The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a reporting format that assists Federal contracting officials and other buyers in assessing a product's level of availability and conformance with Section 508 technical standards of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Federal agencies are required when purchasing information technology/electronics to make the product/service accessible to employees with disabilities.

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“508 Compliance Standards”) supports the accessibility requirements of people with disabilities. Considerations include costs of providing accessible information and communication technology to Federal agencies and telecommunications equipment manufacturers.

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