You can generate a filled-in VPAT for $3 by uploading your accessibility audit report to the Accessibility Tracker platform. Once you’ve uploaded your report, all you need to do is fill in the “Details Section” prompts and AI will take of the rest.
Here’s exactly how this works.
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Upload Audit | Your Excel audit report data is extracted and becomes dynamic inside the dashboard |
| Update Status | Mark issues as validated to reflect current conformance levels in your VPAT |
| Generate VPAT | Tracker AI analyzes audit data and fills in conformance levels plus remarks and explanations |
| Review and Publish | Manual review ensures accuracy before publishing as an Accessibility Conformance Report |
Table of Contents
Step 1: Upload Your Accessibility Audit Report
Start inside the Tracker platform by creating a new project. Enter your project title, description, platform type, and URL. Once the project exists, upload your accessibility audit report in Excel spreadsheet format.
The audit report can come from any provider. You do not need an Accessible.org audit for this to work. The software extracts all column data automatically when the mapping aligns correctly.
After upload, verify the data preview shows correct column mapping. The dashboard needs to recognize fields like issue number, WCAG success criterion, issue description, applicable code, and recommendation. Process the data and save issues to your project.
Your audit report is now dynamic. Every issue appears inside the dashboard with full details extracted from the original spreadsheet.
Why audit-based matters: The Tracker platform is audit-based, not scan-based. Scans only reliably flag 13% of WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria. Building a VPAT from scan results means incomplete and inaccurate documentation. Manual audits created through screen reader testing, keyboard testing, and code inspection provide complete information for proper conformance reporting.
Step 2: Update Issue Status as Your Team Works
The dashboard displays all audit issues with status tracking. As your team fixes accessibility problems, update each issue status accordingly.
Available status labels include:
- Not Started
- In Progress
- Completed
- Validated
- On Hold
The critical status for VPAT generation is “Validated.” When an independent reviewer confirms a fix works correctly, mark that issue as validated. Validated issues no longer appear as non-conformant in your generated VPAT.
This workflow creates flexibility. Generate a VPAT at any point in your project:
- Initial assessment before remediation begins
- Mid-project to show progress to stakeholders
- Post-remediation for final documentation
Each VPAT reflects your current audit status. Fix 50 issues and generate a new VPAT showing improved conformance. Fix 30 more and generate another reflecting even better accessibility.
Step 3: Generate Your VPAT Using AI
Navigate to your project details and select the VPAT tab. Click “Generate New VPAT” to begin.
Enter the details section information:
- Company name
- Product name
- Product version
- Product description
- Contact information
- Notes (optional)
- Scope (auto-extracted from audit, editable)
- Legal disclaimer (optional)
Select your WCAG standard (2.0, 2.1, or 2.2 AA) and check the evaluation methods used during the audit. Options include screen reader testing with JAWS, screen reader testing with VoiceOver, keyboard testing, visual inspection, and code inspection.
Click generate. Tracker AI analyzes your audit data and populates the accessibility table. The conformance level column shows “Supports” or “Does Not Support” based on validated issues. The remarks and explanations column contains intelligent summaries describing why specific criteria do not conform, including examples from your actual audit findings.
Step 4: Review and Publish Your ACR
The generated VPAT appears as a draft requiring manual review. This step is non-negotiable.
AI can make errors and omissions. A technical accessibility expert must verify accuracy and completeness before the document becomes an official Accessibility Conformance Report.
Review the accessibility table entry by entry. Edit any conformance levels or remarks that need correction using the edit function. Confirm the details section accurately represents your product.
When satisfied, click “Mark as Reviewed.” Enter your name and acknowledge that you have verified the content. Sign and accept.
Your VPAT is now an ACR. Download the Word document or make it public for online sharing. Copy the link to send to procurement agents or publish on your product documentation page.
How to Access VPAT Credits
Any Accessibility Tracker paid plan includes one free VPAT generation per project. Additional generations cost $3 each through the Add-ons Marketplace.
Access credits by navigating to Plan Details in your dashboard and selecting Browse Add-ons. Purchase credit bundles:
- 5 credits for $30
- 10 credits for $50
- 25 credits for $100
- 50 credits for $150
Credits apply across your entire account. Buy once and use on any project in your portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use an audit report from Accessible.org?
No, you can upload any accessibility audit in Excel spreadsheet format. Map the columns correctly and the data will be extracted.
How long does VPAT generation take?
The AI processing completes in under a minute. Total time depends on how thoroughly you review the draft before publishing.
What if I need to update my ACR later?
Generate a new VPAT at any time. As your team validates more fixes, each new generation reflects improved conformance levels.
Do AI VPAT credits expire?
No. VPAT credits remain in your account until used.
Can I edit the AI-generated content?
Yes. The draft includes full editing capability. Change conformance levels, rewrite remarks and explanations, or add details before marking as reviewed.
Get started with a paid plan at AccessibilityTracker.com. Upload your audit report, update your issue status, and generate your first VPAT in minutes.