CPACC Procurement and Accessibility 2

Question 1

Why should accessibility be included in procurement requirements from the beginning?

Accepted Answer

Including requirements upfront ensures accessible products, avoids costly retrofitting, and establishes vendor accountability

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It is optional and can be added after contract signing

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It is only relevant for government procurement

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It only matters for software purchases

Question 2

What is an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and how does it differ from a VPAT?

Accepted Answer

A VPAT is the template vendors complete, while the ACR is the completed document showing specific product conformance

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They are identical documents

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An ACR is a government audit while a VPAT is self-assessment

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An ACR only covers physical products

Question 3

What accessibility requirements does Section 508 impose on federal procurement?

Accepted Answer

Federal agencies must ensure all ICT they develop, procure, maintain, or use is accessible

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Only software purchases must be accessible

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Section 508 only applies to purchases over $1 million

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Section 508 requirements are voluntary

Question 4

How should organizations evaluate vendor accessibility claims during procurement?

Accepted Answer

Use a multi-layered approach including reviewing VPATs critically, conducting independent testing, and requesting assistive technology demos

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Trust all vendor claims without verification

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Only check if the vendor has an accessibility statement

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Only evaluate after deployment

Question 5

What role does EN 301 549 play in European public procurement?

Accepted Answer

It is the mandatory reference standard for ICT accessibility in European public procurement

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It is optional with no legal standing

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It only applies to hardware procurement

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It is used only by private sector voluntarily

Question 6

What is a 'market analysis' in accessible procurement?

Accepted Answer

Research to identify available accessible products, understand the market landscape, and determine achievable accessibility levels

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Analyzing stock market trends for AT companies

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A vendor-provided document comparing products

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Analysis of how many disabled users are in the target market