Automate Section 508 Compliance Testing
ConformPilot scans your product against Section 508 requirements and generates VPAT 2.5 reports accepted by US federal agencies and procurement teams.
No credit card required · VPAT 2.5 compliant output
Complete Section 508 Coverage
Software & Web
Test web content, web applications, and software against Section 508 Chapter 5 (WCAG 2.0 AA) requirements.
Mobile Applications
Audit mobile apps for Section 508 conformance including touch target sizes, screen reader support, and gesture alternatives.
Electronic Documents
Identify accessibility issues in PDFs, Word documents, and other electronic content covered under Section 508.
Authenticated Systems
Scan government portals and enterprise applications behind login walls with secure authenticated scanning.
VPAT Generation
Auto-generate VPAT 2.5 reports with Section 508 criterion mapping for federal procurement submissions.
Compliance Reports
Get detailed compliance reports with violation counts, severity levels, and remediation guidance per Section 508 criterion.
Section 508 Applies To You If...
Federal Agencies
All US federal agencies must ensure their websites, applications, and digital content meet Section 508 requirements.
Government Contractors
Companies selling software or digital services to the federal government must provide VPAT documentation.
State & Local Government
Many state and local governments have adopted Section 508 or equivalent standards for their digital properties.
Federally Funded Organizations
Organizations receiving federal grants or funding are often required to meet Section 508 accessibility standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section 508?
Section 508 is an amendment to the US Rehabilitation Act that requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. It applies to all federal agencies and organizations that receive federal funding.
Who must comply with Section 508?
All US federal agencies must comply with Section 508. Additionally, any organization that sells software, websites, or digital products to the federal government must provide a VPAT demonstrating Section 508 conformance.
How does Section 508 relate to WCAG 2.2?
The 2017 Section 508 refresh incorporated WCAG 2.0 Level AA as the technical standard. ConformPilot tests against WCAG 2.2 AA which exceeds Section 508 requirements, ensuring full compliance.
What is a VPAT and why do I need one?
A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) documents how your product meets Section 508 requirements. Federal agencies require VPATs during procurement to evaluate accessibility conformance before purchasing software.
Can ConformPilot generate Section 508 VPATs?
Yes. ConformPilot automatically maps scan results to Section 508 criteria and generates a VPAT 2.5 Word document covering WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and EN 301 549 in a single report.
Test Your Product Against Section 508
Run a Section 508 audit, get a detailed violation report, and export a VPAT 2.5 document for federal procurement.