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NewA VPAT report your buyers can read
Has a buyer asked for a VPAT or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)? We test your web product against WCAG 2.2 A and AA and write up what we actually found, with no inflated claims.
- Based on VPAT® 2.5
- Fixed price before we start
01 / Who it's for
For software companies selling to schools, governments and large firms
A VPAT is a template. An ACR is the finished report made from it, and it's what buyers ask for. It tells them how your product meets each accessibility standard, and where it falls short. Most small website owners don't need one: if no one has asked, our $89 audit is probably the better start.
02 / Two ways to start
Check you're ready, or get the full report
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ACR Readiness Check
$249one-off
Up to 10 screens or key pages
Find likely problems before you pay for a full report. AI-assisted, and reviewed by a person. This is not a VPAT or ACR, so please don't give it to buyers as one.
Buy the Readiness Check- Automated and AI-assisted checks
- Likely problems listed by WCAG 2.2 criterion
- What to fix first
- Target delivery: 10 business days after payment and any access we need
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VPAT / ACR report
From $1,500
Priced by number of screens
A full report for your buyers. We test by hand, go through every WCAG 2.2 A and AA criterion, and agree the scope and price with you first.
Get a VPAT quote- Report based on VPAT® 2.5, WCAG edition
- Keyboard, zoom and NVDA testing by a person
- Remarks that explain each result
- Issue list so your team can fix what we find
03 / The Readiness Check
What's in the Readiness Check
A way to find out roughly where you stand and plan your own fixes before you commit to a full report. It's for internal use, not something to give to buyers.
What you get
A written list of likely problems, sorted by WCAG 2.2 criterion and marked by screen or page, with a suggested order for fixing them.
How it's done
Automated and AI-assisted checks on up to 10 screens or key pages that you choose. A person reviews the results before delivery.
What you provide
The product address, the screens that matter most, and a test account if they're behind a login.
What it doesn't cover
Full keyboard and screen reader testing, or a result for each WCAG criterion. Those belong to the full report.
04 / How it works
From enquiry to report in four steps
Tell us about your product
Fill in the short form. We ask about your screens, key tasks and who needs the report.
Accept your quote
We send a fixed price for the agreed scope, with an estimated delivery date. You accept and pay through a private link.
We test
You give us a test account. We test the agreed screens and tasks, and ask you if anything is unclear.
Get your report
You receive the report and the issue list. If we got something wrong, tell us within 14 days and we'll correct it at no cost.
05 / How we test
Every report says how it was tested
Buyers may ask how a report was made, so we write the method down. See the report for our own Wix app for the format. That one is a self-assessment made without a screen reader; client reports include NVDA testing by a person.
Automated scans
axe-core and scripted checks catch the common problems quickly. They only ever find some of them.
Keyboard
The agreed key tasks with no mouse: focus order, visible focus and no traps.
Screen reader
NVDA with Chrome or Firefox on Windows. Other screen readers only if we agree them in your quote.
Zoom and text
200% and 400% zoom, and the WCAG text spacing values.
AI assistance, disclosed
We use AI to help run checks and draft text. A person does the hand testing and reviews the report before delivery, and the report says AI was used.
Honest results
If we didn't test something, we say so. If your product falls short, the report says that too.
06 / What to expect
What this report is not
An ACR describes one version of your product on one date. It is not a certification, a guarantee or legal advice, and it doesn't make your product compliant with any law. We can't promise that a buyer will accept it. We test with assistive technology, but people with disabilities don't take part unless we agree that in your quote. If your buyer requires a particular screen reader, an independent auditor or an accredited tester, tell us first, so we can say honestly whether we're the right fit.
Questions
What's the difference between a VPAT and an ACR?
The VPAT is the blank template from the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). The ACR is the completed report about your product. People often use the two words for the same thing.
Which standards do you cover?
The from-$1,500 price is for the WCAG edition, covering WCAG 2.2 A and AA. If you need Section 508 or EN 301 549, tell us on the form and we'll say whether we can cover it and what it costs.
What if my product has problems?
That's common. The report records them as Partially Supports or Does Not Support, and the issue list shows your team what to fix. Each result reflects what we found in testing, and we won't change a result to make a product look better. Testing again after you fix things isn't included unless your quote says so.
Should I start with the Readiness Check or go straight to the full report?
If a buyer needs a report now, go straight to the full report. If you're not sure how your product will do, start with the check.
Does the Readiness Check count towards a full report?
It's a separate service and it doesn't replace testing for a full report. What it does is show you what to fix first, so you can deal with them before full testing.
Do you test mobile apps?
Not for this service yet. It covers products used in a web browser, on desktop and at small screen widths.
How do I pay, and can I get a refund?
Pay with one of the options shown at checkout. You get a full refund if you cancel before we start. Once the work is delivered it isn't refundable, but we'll correct any errors you report within 14 days. See the Refund policy.
Has a buyer asked for a VPAT?
Tell us about your product. We aim to reply within one business day.
VPAT® is a registered service mark of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). ITI does not review or approve reports based on the template.