VPAT Information for Vendors

As a vendor for County of Humboldt: if your product is a web application that will be used by the public, we request that you submit a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) to ensure your application is accessible.  Legislation, policy, and standards related to this request are listed under "Sources" below. 

The submitted VPAT should be version 2.0 or higher and have the WCAG and 508 sections filled out.  VPATs are provided/updated by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC):

• Read more about the VPAT 
• Download the VPAT*

* We recommend that you use the VPAT INT edition and fill out the 508 and WCAG sections to completion (the EN 301 section contains requirements specific to Europe)

Suggestions for Evaluating Product Accessibility:

• Locate accessibility barriers using automated checking tools, such as the Siteimprove Chrome Extension
• Evaluate heading structure using tools such as the headingsMap Chrome Extension
• Test your product using keyboard navigation only
• Test your product using a screen reader, such as NVDA
• Make use of the Section 508 Checklist and WCAG 2 Quick Reference resources

Sources:

Americans with Disabilities Act - Website Accessibility

California Legislation - Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility 

County of Humboldt - Website Accessibility Policy

Revised Section 508 Standards

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)