The Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is a document that helps describe a product or service’s accessibility level and standards that it adheres to (for instance WCAG). The document is a comprehensive review of a specific product or service that is used for external compliance checks and internal assessments.
别忘了，它不同于自愿产品易访问性模板(VPAT). 一旦组织填写了VPAT，它就有了一个可以共享和发布的ACR. ACR基于不同的可访问性标准. Most widely, WCAG 2.2 ACR表示一致性. However, there are ACR requirements for EN 301 549 and Revised Section 508 standards as well.
Whenever a product gets updated such as version change, bug fixes, pending updates, etc., the ACR must be updated.
在开始ACR需求之前, 组织应该了解它的最新版本并满足它的要求. Currently, ACR 2.5是最新版本，于2023年11月发布.
Why ACR is important?
Buyers or vendors of the products and services use the ACR to compare compliance levels among various organizations. 一般来说，ACR在采购过程中是有用的. Though it is not mandatory, organizations are required to produce it because it ensures the accessibility and compliance of products.
Crucial to know that ACR is compulsory for specific organizations/agencies that adhere to Section 508 to sell or purchase their products or services:
- State government agencies
- Government agencies
- 接受政府资助的非政府组织
- 私立学校和大学
- Online stores
- 资讯及通讯科技
Thus, the organizations that fall into these categories must adhere to ACR guidelines. 显然，其法律和监管的重要性是不容否认的. Filling out a 自愿产品易读性模板(VPAT) 生成ACR对于遵守法律很重要. Please note that a VPAT filled for Section 508 includes some extra criteria other than generally found in the WCAG.
So, the ACR is critical for the above-mentioned organizations due to following reasons:
- 产品和服务的采购
- Compliance requirements
- 以覆盖更广泛的细分市场
- To bid for some specific services such as schools can bid for new virtual learning environments or enterprises may bid for video conferencing software, etc.
ACR的组成是什么?
An information and technology product needs to fulfil the accessibility criteria mentioned in the Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR). 基于对每个标准的响应, 对ICT产品进行评分, 哪个最终表示产品是否支持, partially supports, 或者不支持这些标准. If the given criterion does not apply to the product, it is recorded as Not Applicable.
虽然它很难理解和应用 各种可访问性标准及其要求, it must get done. The ACR also specifies the version of the accessibility standards thereby stakeholders get a clear and complete idea of product assessment.
在ACR中，深入的调查结果通常以表格形式呈现. 它为用户提供了一个系统的、易于理解的信息视图. 可访问性一致性报告包含详细的评估信息, 这使得它对开发人员和最终用户都很有用.
ACR包括以下部分/组件:
Product summary: It includes a brief, 产品或服务的相关描述, ACR的出版日期和版本号, evaluation methods, and contact information.
Applicable standards: 这些是特定产品或服务要符合的标准.
WCAG 2.x report: A wider segment of ICT products or services use WCAG standards for their accessibility guidance and ACR. Further, there are, WCAG标准的等级(A, AA和AAA)，各组织按其要求遵守.
修订第508条报告: Government agencies in the USA are required to conform to revised Section 508 in order to offer accessible products and services. Section 508 is further broken into four chapters and agencies conform to the related standards.
EN 301 549 report: It is required for products and services used by government agencies in the European Union. EN 301 549分为十个章节，其中包含关于可访问性的各种指导方针.
Legal disclaimer: Organizations can provide a legal disclaimer at the end of the document if they feel the need for it.
Also, 每一项标准又进一步分为单独的标准, 产品满足特定标准和支持性评论的程度.
ACR适用于各类资讯及通讯科技产品或服务，例如:
- 电子内容，如网站、网络应用程序、 PDFs，以及基于网络的创作工具.
- 原生移动应用程序等软件, desktop applications, assistive technologies, 视频通信软件, etc.
- 硬件，如移动电话、外围设备和kiosks.
- Other documentation and services like help documentation, contact information, user manuals, etc.
天网科技如何帮助ACR?
At Skynet Technologies, we have a team of seasoned professionals to produce ACRs for various ICT products and services against different accessibility standards. 我们遵循一个简化的流程来生成ACR:
We begin with understanding the client’s requirements and what standards apply to their products. A thorough brainstorming session with all stakeholders happens to decide how to complete the VPAT.
Followed by the product's actual review by our team against the accessibility standards it is required to create an ACR. Our team decides which tools are required for automated testing and how to plan manual evaluation to understand the product’s accessibility level. 还审查了辅助技术核查. After an in-depth review of the ICT product or service, the assessment process starts.
根据评估结果，我们的专家开始填写VPAT. Please note that supporting documents might be needed as evidence of accessibility for certain criteria. 最终结果被称为ACR.
Moreover, 如果一个组织想让我们持续对产品进行复测, 我们相应更新了他们的ACR.
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An updated Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) ensures that an ICT product or service adheres to the accessibility standards and is safe to use or procure. Also, the accessibility standards evolve with time, necessitating periodic revisions to the ACR. Thus, organizations are required to reach out to accessibility experts for help to avoid compliance issues.
定期回顾和更新ACR以反映产品的任何变化, service, or relevant accessibility standards to improve the reliability of the ICT product or service.
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