HP is committed to creating and utilizing accessible technologies and products that enhance the overall workplace environment and contribute to the productivity of our employees and our customers. Therefore, HP requires that agreements and contracts for the procurement of electronic and information technology products and services comply with applicable laws and the Information Technology Accessibility Standards to conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (36 C.F.R. § 1194), and other applicable accessibility standards and regulations globally. HP Contractors and Suppliers are required to comply with applicable accessibility standards and regulations including but not limited to:
US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (36 CFR Part 1194), which implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 USC 794d), as amended by P.L. No. 106-246 (July 13, 2000). 
US Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act (Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG) 1.0 (or 2.0) standards, priority level 1 standards. Vendor should state their level of compliance and should describe the future product roadmap to address WCAG 2.0.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act, 2005.
Products not requiring Development
1) For information technology or communications products, systems and applications not requiring development and/or customization, the Contractor shall provide a description of conformance with the applicable Information Technology Accessibility Standards for the proposed product, system or application by means of either a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or other comparable document, upon request. VPAT should be consistent with ITI VPAT Best Practices:
http://www.itic.org/index.php?submenu=resources&submenu=
resources&src=gendocs&ref=vpat&category=resources
Products Requiring Development
2) For Information Technology or Communications Products, Systems or Applications requiring development and/or customization, the Contractor shall provide a description of conformance with the applicable state, local or country legislation. The Contractor shall also provide documentation for the proposed product, system, or application developed and/or customized by means of either a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or other comparable document, upon request. In the event, additional requirements and documentation are necessary, such requirements will be stated in Contractor (vendor/supplier) documents such as Request for Proposals, Contracts, Agreements, Purchase Orders, or Amendments. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless HP and any HP entity purchasing the products, systems, or applications from the Contractor, from any claim arising out of the Contractor's failure to comply with applicable Information Technology Accessibility Standards.
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