Created by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC), the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that explains how a product conforms to accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)...
These questions can help you start a conversation with the vendor about their commitment to accessibility in their work.
Just as we expect products purchased from external vendors to be accessible, University-produced technology should likewise be accessible and have accompanying accessibility documentation to be shared with clients upon their request.
If you are contracting with a vendor, tool, or service outside Harvard for a technology product, we've provided guidance on evaluating a potential vendor, signing the Accessibility Rider, building a roadmap, and renewing the contract.
Harvard’s Buy-to-Pay (B2P) system contains a centrally managed and supported contract repository. Users have the ability to search for and view contracts and supporting accessibility documentation that has been entered into the system.
Information and guidance on implementing Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy, with supporting examples and definitions.