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: Vendors must often provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) to prove their products meet these standards before a federal agency can purchase them.

Compliance is primarily measured against the , which is the current federal benchmark for digital accessibility. Key technical requirements include: : Vendors must often provide a Voluntary Product

: Ensuring all functions are operable via a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse. is a critical United States federal law that

is a critical United States federal law that mandates all electronic and information technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies be accessible to people with disabilities. Established as an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , it ensures that federal employees and members of the public with disabilities have access to information comparable to those without disabilities. Core Requirements and Standards without requiring a mouse.

: Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for audio/video content.