📝 Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that digital platforms be accessible to people with disabilities. For software like Dash, ADA compliance means designing and testing features so all users—including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, or voice input—can access and use the platform effectively.
ADA compliance helps ensure:
Equal access to digital services
A consistent, inclusive experience for all users
Support for organizations that must meet legal accessibility standards
To support this, Dash has completed a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and works toward alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the international standard for accessibility. These efforts reflect our commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.
📑 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
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A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a standardized document that describes how well a product meets accessibility standards. It is often used by organizations when evaluating technology platforms.
The VPAT helps:
Buyers make informed decisions about accessibility
Organizations compare compliance across similar products
Teams plan for effective access when a fully compliant product is not available
The VPAT also serves as the foundation for creating an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), which functions like a “nutrition label” for digital products by clearly summarizing accessibility compliance.
Who Uses It: Product developers, procurement teams, federal IT professionals, and contracting officials.
🌐 WCAG Standards
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Dash also strives to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which are the internationally recognized standards for digital accessibility. WCAG outlines principles for making online experiences more inclusive, including:
Perceivable: Information is available in ways users can perceive (e.g., text alternatives for images).
Operable: Navigation and controls can be used by all users, including those using a keyboard.
Understandable: Content and interfaces are clear and predictable.
Robust: Content works well with a variety of assistive technologies.
By aligning with WCAG, Dash continues its commitment to inclusivity and usability across a wide range of users.