Section508.gov - Glossary of Section 508 Terms

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4th most popular search for VPAT - https://www.section508.gov/content/glossary/

https://github.com/GSA/Section508.gov/blob/main/_pages/content-pages/2020-02-27-content-glossary.md

Change ACR definition:

Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR): A written report for information and communication technology (ICT) items based on the an evaluation of a product’s conformance. To be considered for award, the ACR must be complete and submitted according to the instructions. The OpenACR format is the current recommendation for reporting.

Change VPAT definition:

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT™): A document template established by the Information Technology Industry (ITI) Council which evaluates how accessible a particular product is, according to Section 508 Standards. Vendors use this template to produce a self-disclosing document, called an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), which details each aspect of the Section 508 requirements and how the product supports each criteria. ACRs, based on VPATs, have been used by buyers to understand how accessible a product is, and any potential deficiencies.

Add OpenACR

OpenACR: A modern, machine-readable document format which follows the legacy VPAT™ format. The OpenACR includes a highlight structured YAML document, as well as an HTML document. When submitting an OpenACR, you will need to include the YAML file. Some bids may also request that you supply an HTML version.

Add YAML

YAML: YAML is a human-readable data serialization format similar to JSON. Although it can be read and edited with a text editor, it is recommended that you use the OpenACR Editor to modify or view it.

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See https://github.com/GSA/Section508.gov/pull/229