Voluntary product accessibility template (VPAT) for use when procuring non web-based products/services

Procurement guidelines are available to help the UC community assess the accessibility of products/services being considered for purchase. UC recommends adherence to the WCAG 2.1 guidelines for products/services.

For non-web-based products/services, it is recommended that UC have suppliers respond to an RFP and complete relevant sections of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, or VPAT, a form produced by the Information Technology Industry Council on Accessibility to help buyers assess a product's conformance with accessibility standards and guidelines. UC uses the WCAG version: VPAT 2.5 WCAG (Document download).

Alternatively, UC may include relevant questions from the applicable sections of the VPAT. Sample initial text is provided in the procurement guidelines for requiring vendors to complete the VPAT. Buyers should adapt the text for their particular needs.

For more information about including the VPAT in RFPs, contact the IT Strategic Sourcing team at UCOP.