Procurement & Compliance

Embed accessibility into
your procurement
processes,
reduce legal risks, and confidently unlock
new opportunities.

How it works

Begin with a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) — build for
lasting process.
Close-up of a printed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) document from Arc Inclusion, Revised Section 508 Edition, Version 2.4.

Vendor accessibility compliance

Evaluate global third-party vendors using our detailed VPAT and ACR reviews to ensure all digital assets meet
accessibility requirements.

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Streamlined procurement workflows

Embed accessibility into your RFPs, contracts, and policies by embedding accessibility into procurement governance and compliance for sustainable, inclusive sourcing practices.

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Strategic advice &
data-driven insights

Access easy to understand and insightful reports on accessibility issues found throughout procurement phases.

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Actionable reports

Receive an objective, reliable, and comprehensive accessibility VPAT (ACR) report you can trust to support procurement compliance.

Why it works

Accessible procurement

De-risk the legal threat from your vendors by ensuring compliance with ADA, Section 508, and
EAA regulations.

Vendor accessibility compliance

Gain the ability to sell digital services across US/EU/UK government (B2G) and enterprise (B2B) contracts, opening doors to new marketsand customers.

Streamlined procurement

Adhere to complex B2B
and B2G procurement requirements and closes more deals.

Clear actionable reports​

A clear, accurate VPAT signals a commitment to inclusivity and transparency, strengthening trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

98%

of websites
fail accessibility
standards - ensure yours isn’t one
of them.

FAQs

Accessibility compliance means ensuring that your website and apps adhere to recognised accessibility standards, like Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These standards help your content usable and accessible to all users.

A website is accessible when all users, regardless of ability, can easily navigate, understand and interact with its content. Examples of this include, readable text, descriptive alt text, and keyboard navigation.

Yes, under the Equality Act 2010 all organisations in the UK are legally required to ensure their digital services are accessible.

With Arc Inclusion, we can make sure your website adheres to web compliance standards in just 30 days through our expert-led accessibility audit.

Our accessibility audit includes manual testing by experts using assistive technologies to analyse your website’s structure, navigation, content, and design. We assess against WCAG standards and provide prioritised and actionable recommendations for remediation.

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