VPAT (Section 508)

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A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that explains the accessibility of a product, according to Section 508 standards for IT accessibility.
MongoDB has issued Accessibility Conformance Reports based on VPAT for MongoDB Atlas, MongoDB Atlas for Government, and the MongoDB database software. Download MongoDB's VPAT reports.

FAQ

What is a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)?

A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that explains the accessibility of a product, according to Section 508 Standards for IT accessibility. These are US Federal Government standards, but the Section 508 VPAT also incorporates Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.

What is an Accessibility Conformance Report based on VPAT?

An Accessibility Conformance Report is a self-documented report based on VPAT issued by IT vendors. Any vendor of software, hardware, or other IT products can issue and maintain an Accessibility Conformance Report based on VPAT.

Who should refer to a VPAT Accessibility Conformance Report?

The VPAT for Section 508 documents conformance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which applies specifically to US Federal agencies and any vendors selling to them.

Anyone, however, can use a VPAT Accessibility Conformance Report to better understand the accessibility of products.

What VPAT Accessibility Conformance Reports has MongoDB issued?

MongoDB has issued a VPAT Accessibility Conformance Reports for MongoDB Atlas and MongoDB Atlas for Government, and another for the MongoDB database software.

Which version of VPAT are MongoDB’s Accessibility Conformance Reports based on?

MongoDB’s Accessibility Conformance Reports are both based on VPAT Revised Section 508 Edition, Version 2.4.

How can I obtain MongoDB’s Accessibility Conformance Reports based on VPAT?

Both reports are available here: download MongoDB's VPAT reports.

Whom should I contact if I have questions about MongoDB and the VPAT, or about MongoDB’s accessibility?

Please contact us here with any questions about the VPAT, MongoDB’s Accessibility Conformance Reports, or accessibility in general.

This page is for informational purposes only, and MongoDB does not intend the information or recommendations presented here to constitute legal advice. Each customer is responsible for independently evaluating its own particular use of MongoDB's services as appropriate to support its legal and compliance obligations.

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