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Some vendors may have VPAT/accessibility compliance information available info is on their website. However, most do not have the information publicly availableinfo open to the public. If this happens, contact the vendors with a request for a VPAT.

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NOTE: Please review the vendor’s website BEFORE sending an email to them. They may have an accessibility compliance webpage and/or a VPAT publicly availablethat the public can see.

Sample email for a VPAT request from a vendor:

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In the absence of a VPAT, can you provide us with any information info about how the product is accessible? For example, what are known supports for accessibility standards? What are known accessibility gaps of the product and how are those addressed? Do you have clients who require accessible products? If so, can you provide a reference for someone who can speak with us about how your product is accessible? What experience does your team have coding accessible software? What standards are used (e.g. WCAGs)? Do you do testing with users with a visual, or physical impairments? Does your company have a roadmap for accessibility going forward? Have you tested mobile apps with accessibility in mind? Would your company indemnify the college against legal action related to accessibility?

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