Attachment M - Voluntary Product Accessibility Template.docx

This is a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) attachment for RFP 758 2000000335, designed to assess vendor compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines. The document serves as a standardized tool for vendors to demonstrate how their products or services meet accessibility requirements established by US Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. The VPAT template provides a structured format for vendors to evaluate and report on their product's accessibility features, compliance levels, and any limitations or exceptions to accessibility standards.

The template references the Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC) as the source organization and directs vendors to the official VPAT resource page for completion guidance. This accessibility assessment is a mandatory submission requirement for RFP 758 2000000335, ensuring that proposed products or services meet federal and international accessibility standards to accommodate users with disabilities. Vendors must thoroughly complete this template to demonstrate their commitment to accessibility compliance and equal access principles throughout their product lifecycle.