Acronyms, Glossary, and Terms
Overview
This page is a reference for acronyms and terms you'll see on our site as you learn more about digital accessibility (a11y). It contains usage guidelines for key terms.
Remember: Just like security -- digital accessibility methods change as we learn more and as technology changes.
Usage: Correct usage of key terms
Instructions: Select the cards to learn more about each term.
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) - A completed version of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) - which details the accessibility of Information and Communication software and services and their conformance to the Revised 508 Standards.
Best practices
- Know that ACR and VPAT are often used interchangeably
- Request an ACR or VPAT® when evaluating, renewing, or purchasing Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This will enable the accessibility features and compliance to be evaluated along with the product's other offerings.
- Review the document. Having a document doesn't mean that the product is accessible. How accessible the product is, or isn't will be detailed in the document.
- Ask for the methods used to certify the application and to see the accessibility reports
Glossary: Terms and their definitions
Instructions: Select the cards to learn more about each term.
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) - A completed version of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) - which details the accessibility of Information and Communication software and services and their conformance to the Revised 508 Standards.
Best practices
- Know that ACR and VPAT are often used interchangeably
- Request an ACR or VPAT® when evaluating, renewing, or purchasing Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This will enable the accessibility features and compliance to be evaluated along with the product's other offerings.
- Review the document. Having a document doesn't mean that the product is accessible. How accessible the product is, or isn't will be detailed in the document.
- Ask for the methods used to certify the application and to see the accessibility reports
Abbreviations: Accessibility-related abbreviations and their meanings
Instructions: Select the cards to learn more about each term.
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) - A completed version of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) - which details the accessibility of Information and Communication software and services and their conformance to the Revised 508 Standards.
Best practices
- Know that ACR and VPAT are often used interchangeably
- Request an ACR or VPAT® when evaluating, renewing, or purchasing Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This will enable the accessibility features and compliance to be evaluated along with the product's other offerings.
- Review the document. Having a document doesn't mean that the product is accessible. How accessible the product is, or isn't will be detailed in the document.
- Ask for the methods used to certify the application and to see the accessibility reports
Related resources
Other helpful resources from the Digital Accessibility Hub.