A qualified VPAT service provider is a vendor or independent practitioner who can accurately complete a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template and produce a credible Accessibility Conformance Report. Qualification rests on three things: the provider conducts a manual accessibility evaluation against the correct standard, the auditor has documented experience with WCAG success criteria and assistive technology, … Read more
Before you hire a VPAT service provider, the methodology behind their work matters more than the price tag on the engagement. A credible provider conducts a fully manual accessibility audit against the WCAG version and level you need, then maps those findings into the ACR. The right questions reveal whether the provider actually evaluates your … Read more
The accessibility industry in 2026 is shaped by three forces: ADA Title II web compliance deadlines hitting state and local government bodies, a surge in VPAT and ACR requests driven by procurement teams, and a clearer line between AI that helps practitioners and AI that overpromises. Demand for skilled auditors, consultants, and remediation specialists is … Read more