VPAT Audit & ACR Services
Demonstrate accessibility compliance with a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) or ACR and earn trust of government agencies, public and private enterprises.
- Human‑verified accessibility testing, not automation alone
- VPATs engineered for credibility with product, legal, and procurement teams
- Build trust, reduce compliance risk and win customers
How our VPAT® service helps build credibility?
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Actionable Audits
Clear scope, manual & automated testing with recommendations to fix accessibility issues.
Evidence based VPAT
Detailed accessibility audits reports with screenshots & code instances to support the ACR.
Assess Conformance
Determine accurate conformance levels with detailed remarks to support by success criteria.
The VPAT Process
From Accessibility Audit to Buyer-Ready VPAT ACRInitial Audit
BarrierBreak conducts testing to establish an accessibility baseline.
Remediation
Customer resolves accessibility issues as per the recommendations.
Regression Test
BarrierBreak verifies fixes & flags new issues during remediation.
Author VPAT
BarrierBreak fills the VPAT to generate an ACR with comprehensive remarks.
Maintain
Periodically updates ACR to ensure accessibility conformance.
Turn accessibility into a deal-winning advantage with us!
Choose the Type of VPAT you need
Select the VPAT according to the target market and customer demographics
| Type | Doing business with... | Which Version of WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| VPAT 2.5 WCAG | Doing business with companies focused on accessibility, state and local governments | WCAG 2.2 |
| VPAT 2.5 508 | Doing business with the U.S. Federal agencies | WCAG 2.0 |
| VPAT 2.5 EU | Doing business in the EU or for public procurement | WCAG 2.1 |
| VPAT 2.5 INT | Doing business globally across US, EU and other countries mandating accessibility | WCAG 2.2 |
Designed to Win Deals, Not Just Satisfy Compliance
Our VPAT® and ACR services are engineered to:
- Pass procurement accessibility reviews faster
- Reduce sales cycle delays caused by VPAT rework
- Minimize queries in customer‑driven audits
- Increase confidence for risk‑averse enterprise buyers
Treat the ACR as a sales enabler.
Transparent Compliance
We do not overclaim conformance in the ACR.
- Accurately determine the conformance level of a success criteria
- Use “Partially Supports” where appropriate
- Clearly explain functional gaps and exceptions
- Document known issues and remediation plans
This transparency increases buyer trust, reduces legal exposure, and prevents post‑sale accessibility disputes.
Customized Accessibility Strategy for Every Need
One-Time VPAT Assistance
- Detailed accessibility audits with regression rounds
- Independent expert review
- Authoring of accurate ACR
- Ideal for active deals, RFPs, & compliance deadlines
Annual VPAT ACR Updates
- Yearly audits aligned with product updates
- ACRs stays accurate, compliant, and procurement-ready
- Continuous support that’s cost-effective and hassle-free
Turn accessibility into a deal-winning advantage with us!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Often people use the terms interchangeably, but they are different. In simple terms, a VPAT is the template format and an ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report) is a filled VPAT with relevant accessibility information about the product.
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You may find that customers request a VPAT of your product. What they mean is to submit the ACR using the VPAT template.
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Yes, we conduct a thorough accessibility audit while aligning the scope with your team. We also ensure that we provide a holistic testing approach that includes manual and automated testing, including people with disabilities using native screen readers in the audit.
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Your VPAT should be updated whenever product changes affect accessibility, such as new features, UI updates, or remediation fixes. As a best practice, refresh your Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) at least once a year.
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If you are a company that wants to sell to government and enterprises, then at the time of procurement you will often see a request for a VPAT.
Some industries we see focusing on accessibility are:
- Government vendors
- Enterprise software
- Financial services
- HR tech
- Edtech
- Healthcare
- SaaS Companies
So why wait, be procurement ready. Conduct an accessibility audit and get a third party to author the ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report) for your products and solutions.
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Yes, the ACR created based on the VPAT is a great sales enabler when it comes to government procurement. It helps differentiate you from your competitors and shows your commitment to accessibility.
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No, but it is highly recommended, especially when:
- Selling to government or large enterprises
- Making strong accessibility claims
- Reducing legal and reputational risk
Customers often ask whether an ACR is self‑reported or independently audited.