Sanitized Public Edition
Ref: ETP-AC-STD-013
Ver: 1.0.0
Owner: Design-System Owner & Accessibility Lead
⚡ Direct Answer Summary (AI Overview / Key Takeaway)
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) conforming to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
eTrepid Digital Accessibility Statement & VPAT® Conformance Report
Governing Standard: WCAG 2.2 Level AA / Revised Section 508 Chapter 5
1. Commitment to Accessible Technology
eTrepid Inc. is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including defense acquisition professionals, compliance auditors, and individuals with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience across `www.etrepid.com` and the eTrepid Assurance Center (`assurance.etrepid.com`), applying the relevant accessibility standards mandated under federal law.
2. Standards Conformance Baseline
This statement evaluates our digital properties against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level A and Level AA and Revised Section 508 Chapter 5 (Software and Web).
| WCAG 2.2 Principle | Conformance Level | Implementation Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Principle 1: Perceivable | Supports | Text alternatives provided for non-text content; semantic heading hierarchy (H1-H4); color contrast exceeds 4.5:1 ratio for normal text; text resizable up to 200% without loss of content. |
| Principle 2: Operable | Supports | All functionality operable via keyboard interface; visible focus indicators; skip-to-content links provided; no content flashes more than three times per second. |
| Principle 3: Understandable | Supports | Page language defined in HTML; predictable navigation menus; form inputs include clear visual labels and error validation messages. |
| Principle 4: Robust | Supports | Valid semantic HTML5 markup; compatible with assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and screen magnifiers). |
3. Technical Specifications & Testing Methodology
4. Feedback and Remediation Requests
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of eTrepid digital properties. If you encounter accessibility barriers: