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Modern, machine-readable Accessibility Conformance Reports.

Learn about the Open Accessibility Conformance Reports (OpenACR) and how it can help your team meet Section 508 requirements.

OpenACR

OpenACR is a new machine-readable Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) format. Designed to make it easier for everyone to build, maintain, validate and compare meaningful accessibility reporting in the procurement processes. Built for agencies who want to monitor and improve accessibility in the enterprise.

Procurement Team

Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Accessibility Subject-Matter Expert (SME} all play a critical role in choosing digital tools that meet the organization's needs.

Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Accessibility expertise is needed by both vendors and clients. There are many accessibility agencies which also play a role in providing 3rd party reviews. OpenACR provides a common way to share information about conformance claims.

Vendors

Vendors want to demonstrate that their software best meets the needs of the clients. Accessibility is a critical part of many organizations requirements, and so it must be considered.

Advocates

Some estimate that 1/5 people has a permanent disability. Everyone has occasional situational or temporary disabilities that makes accessibility more difficult. People with lived experience of disabilities have an expertise which is valuable in understanding how accessibility claims stack up with the reality.