ICT Supplier Self-Assessment Checklist
Suppliers can use this checklist to self-assess their ICT products and services for accessibility.
1. Product and Supplier Details
- Product / Service Name:
- Version / Release:
- Supplier Contact for Accessibility:
- Date Completed:
2. Standards and Documentation
- Do you have a current VPAT/ACR (WCAG 2.2 AA or EN 301 549)?
- Is the VPAT/ACR less than 12 months old?
- Do you maintain an internal accessibility statement for this product?
3. Accessibility Conformance Summary
For each area, select the option that best reflects the current state.
- Overall WCAG 2.2 conformance — Fully conforms / Partially conforms / Does not conform
- Known accessibility issues documented
- Remediation roadmap available
4. Functional Accessibility
- All functionality is operable via keyboard-only — Yes / Partially / No
- Clear focus indicators are present — Yes / Partially / No
- Colour contrast meets WCAG AA — Yes / Partially / No
- Text alternatives provided for images and icons — Yes / Partially / No
- Forms, labels, and error messages are accessible — Yes / Partially / No
- Compatible with assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers, voice control) — Yes / Partially / No
5. Testing Practices
- Do you conduct manual accessibility testing?
- Do you test with assistive technologies? (specify tools)
- Do you run automated accessibility tests?
6. Implementation and Configuration
- If customisation is required, will all configured components meet WCAG 2.2 AA?
- Are any third-party components known to be inaccessible? (if yes, list them)
7. Ongoing Accessibility Commitment
- Accessibility regressions are treated as high-severity defects
- Accessibility is included in your product roadmap
- Updated VPAT/ACR can be provided annually