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From: Nathan Clark
Date: Mon, Dec 11 2023 11:39AM
Subject: VPAT issue
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On VPAT if a product is WCAg accessible does that make it 508 accessible? I'm working with a company that claims that the product is AA accessible but not accessible with 508 regulations, does that make sense? Can that be true?
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From: Rob Carr Jr.
Date: Mon, Dec 11 2023 1:02PM
Subject: Re: VPAT issue
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Hello Nathan,

Short answer: yes, Section 508 refers to WCAG 2.0 AA as a technical standard and also includes additional requirements. There is a separate VPAT specifically for Section 508 that incorporates all of Section 508's provisions.

Best,
Rob Carr
Strategic Accessibility Coordinator
WebAIM