Higher Education

VPAT Reviews Built for Higher Education.

Q: Are colleges and universities required to review VPATs?

Institutions receiving federal funding are subject to Section 508 requirements. Under ADA Title II, universities must provide equally effective access, which extends to software tools. Reviewing VPATs is a key step in demonstrating due diligence.

Q: What EdTech products should have VPATs?

Any software used by students or staff should have a VPAT, including: LMS platforms, student portals, library databases, video conferencing tools, and administrative systems.

Q: What if a vendor doesn't have a VPAT?

The absence of a VPAT is itself a red flag. Reputable vendors serving higher education should provide a current VPAT. If a vendor cannot, request one before proceeding.

Q: What file formats does VPAT Score accept?

VPAT Score accepts PDF and Word (.docx) files. Both are parsed automatically — no conversion needed before uploading.

Q: How is the accessibility grade calculated?

Each WCAG criterion carries an impact multiplier based on real-world user impact. The final score produces a letter grade (A through F) and a separate weighted risk rating (Low, Moderate, High, or Critical).

Q: How many free reviews do I get?

Every account includes 5 free reviews per month. No credit card is required to register.

Q: Is VPAT Score suitable for government procurement?

Yes. VPAT Score evaluates conformance against Section 508 criteria and produces consistent, repeatable assessments that support defensible procurement decisions.

Colleges and universities have a legal and moral obligation to procure accessible EdTech. VPAT Score gives your accessibility office, IT department, and procurement team the objective data they need to make defensible decisions.

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Built for Higher Ed Procurement

The Accessibility Review Tool Your Campus Needs

From learning management systems to student portals, every software purchase at your institution deserves a rigorous VPAT evaluation.

EdTech Procurement Ready

Built for the types of VPATs you see most: LMS, student information systems, library databases, and classroom technology.

ADA & Section 508 Alignment

Evaluate conformance against the criteria that matter for ADA Title II and Section 508 compliance in federal grant contexts.

Accessibility Office Workflows

Give your accessibility office, IT procurement, and legal team a shared review history so nothing falls through the cracks.

Vendor Comparison

Evaluating multiple LMS vendors at once? Compare their VPAT scores side by side to identify the most accessible option.

Audit Trail for Procurement

Build a defensible record of your VPAT reviews. Document that you evaluated accessibility before signing a contract.

Student-Centered Decisions

Accessible software means every student can participate fully. VPAT Score helps you prioritize that outcome during procurement.

Why VPAT Score

Objective Grades. Instant Answers.

Seconds, Not Hours

Upload any VPAT or ACR and receive a full weighted analysis in under a minute. No spreadsheets. No manual cross-referencing.

Weighted Risk Scoring

Not all criteria carry equal weight. Our model applies impact multipliers so you see the real accessibility risk at a glance.

Built for Procurement Teams

Designed for IT accessibility evaluators, procurement officers, and compliance teams who need defensible, repeatable results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Higher Education VPAT Questions

Are colleges and universities required to review VPATs?

What EdTech products should have VPATs?

What if a vendor doesn't have a VPAT?

What file formats does VPAT Score accept?

How is the accessibility grade calculated?

Does VPAT Score store my uploaded files?

How many free reviews do I get?

Is VPAT Score suitable for government procurement?

Can I evaluate VPATs for multiple vendors?

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