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Accessibility information on HP products and services is readily available by selecting the "check product accessibility" link. The link takes you to HP's accessibility database, which is designed to be an easy way for U.S. federal agencies to document how HP products meet their accessibility requirements. Although designed with this specific use in mind, the database is also very useful to anyone who has a need for a product with accessibility features. |
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Section 508 requires U. S. federal agencies to research accessibility features before purchasing technology products. VPATs are templates used as tools to do the necessary research. Detailed accessibility information about HP products is easily available in our online database, which is available to government purchasers and the public. |
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Section 508  of the Rehabilitation Act (29 USC 794d), as amended by P.L. No. 106-246 (July 13, 2000), is implemented by Electronic and Information Accessibility Standards set forth in regulations of the US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (36 CFR Part 1194). Products used by U.S. federal agencies are required to be accessible by people with disabilities. In addition, federal agencies are required to research technology products before purchase to ensure that they are accessible to people with disabilities.
The U.S. Access Board is now
updating the Section 508 standards. This effort will address new
technologies and other areas where the standards need to be
modified. HP participated in the Telecommunications and Electronic
and Information Technology Advisory Council (TEITAC) to develop
recommendations to the U.S. Access Board for changes to the Section
508 standards (expected to be updated in 2011-2012).
HP and U.S. Section 508
U.S. Federal Communication Commission Section 255 information
Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) are used to do the research necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 508. These Internet based tools help government agencies determine if technology products they are considering purchasing meet their accessibility requirements.
» ITI VPAT Website
HP’s VPAT product database
HP Accessibility has created a VPAT product database to provide detailed information on the accessibility features that support Section 508 requirements. To search the VPAT accessibility database, select the following link:
» Check HP product accessibility (VPAT).
At HP, fulfilling our promise of connecting people to the power
of technology includes providing accessible products and services to
meet the needs of people with disabilities. HP is working with
global and local partners to build a foundation for universal access
to basic technologies.
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If you are looking for assistive technology (AT) to help you use HP products and services, one way of making this important decision is to go through this two-step process:
(1) Perform a needs assessment to identify applicable assistive technologies.
(2) Select the best AT solution for your situation.
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