Accessibility Conformance Reports
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Learn more about Accessibility Conformance Reports, the accessibility standards Microsoft uses in developing products and services, and how conformance with standards is assessed.
Microsoft Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) document the
degree of conformance to global accessibility standards of
products, services, and accessibility features. Microsoft uses
the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), a commonly used template for creating ACRs
developed by the Information and Technology Industry Council,
for most new reports. Exceptions in support identified during
the assessment process are noted and explanatory remarks are
provided in the reports.
Microsoft assesses products and services using three accessibility standards:
Microsoft evaluates products and services using the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trusted Tester
program, Version 5, which creates a common testing approach for determining
conformance to Section 508. Microsoft’s methodology also
assesses products and services against W3C’s Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ETSI EN 301 549. Along with
Trusted Tester, our evaluation is commonly supported by
automated testing; manual testing; testing with assistive
technology; and functional testing by individuals with
disabilities.
In newer reports based on version 2.4 of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), the standards version is listed in the Applicable Standards/Guidelines section.
In older reports, the standards version is listed in the title line of WCAG reports and Section 1 Scope of EN 301 549 reports.
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