An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is a document that explains how information and communication technology (ICT) products such as software, hardware, electronic content, and support documentation meet (conform to) the Revised 508 Standards for IT accessibility. ACRs help Federal agency contracting officials and government buyers to assess ICT for accessibility when doing market research and evaluating proposals.
Government solicitations which include ICT will specify accessibility requirements, indicating which provisions are required to ensure the deliverable is accessible. An ACR is a good way to address the accessibility requirements defined in the solicitation.
We recommend that vendors generate an ACR for any ICT that’s intended to be marketed to the Federal government. Use the ACR to make specific statements in simple recommended language to demonstrate how the features and functional characteristics of your product meet the Revised 508 Standards.
- OpenACR Editor - Create portable, machine-readable ACR documents in OpenACR format
- How to Create an Accessibility Conformance Report Using A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®)
- Make it easy to find your product’s ACR on your company’s website (e.g., link to it on the product description page).
Related Resources
- Sell Accessible Products and Services
- Request Accessibility Information from Vendors and Contractors - Guidance for agencies on how to develop and document accessibility requirements
- Introducing VPAT® 2.0, the More Stringent Accessibility Reporting Tool Required for Government IT Procurement
- Demystifying Section 508: An Industry Guide to Understanding Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (PDF) | NASA
- Navigating VPAT® 2.0: A Guide for Vendors
- Win More Business! Report Product & Service Accessibility using VPAT® 2.1 (MS PPT, March 2018)
Reviewed/Updated: April 2024
