Where can I find a list of Section 508 compliant software?
The Federal Government will not maintain a list of “compliant” products due to potential legal implications. In no case should a requiring office ask a vendor to “certify their compliance with Section 508.” The private sector does not have to comply with 508; the Government has the legal requirement to comply with Section 508. Instead, vendors are being asked to self-represent how their products conform to the provisions of the Section 508 standard. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the requiring offices to do adequate market research. To assist with that research, GSA has worked with industry leaders to develop a template, the Voluntary Product Assurance Template (VPAT). GSA has created a “Buy Accessible” section of their Section 508 website (www.section508.gov) with links to VPAT’s of vendors who have represented the conformance of their products with 508. If a product is not found on GSA’s web site or a manufacturer’s web site, it is appropriate for a requiring office to ask v
