VPATs & accessibility statements: Institutional compliance.

Nonprofits applying for federal grants (such as NEA, NEH, or NIH funding), municipal service contracts, or university partnerships are increasingly required to provide formal proof of digital accessibility: an official Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on the VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template).

We help nonprofit organizations audit their digital properties, author official VPAT documents, and publish transparent public Accessibility Statements that satisfy grant compliance requirements.

"A VPAT is not just legal paperwork; it is formal documentation that your digital programs are open and welcoming to every member of the public."

What Is Included in an Official VPAT / ACR Report

• WCAG 2.2 AA Conformance Matrix: Detailed criterion-by-criterion assessment (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust).
• Assistive Technology Test Results: Documented testing logs across NVDA, VoiceOver, and keyboard-only navigation.
• Known Exceptions & Remediation Roadmap: Transparent disclosure of non-conformant third-party widgets and planned remediation dates.

Elements of an Effective Public Accessibility Statement

Every nonprofit website should feature an accessible statement in its footer that outlines:

1. The accessibility standards adhered to (WCAG 2.2 Level AA).
2. Measures taken to ensure universal accessibility.
3. Direct contact information (email, phone) for users who encounter barriers or require alternative formats.
4. A feedback mechanism with a guaranteed 2-business-day response SLA.