I need a VPAT from one of the developers in order to use LibreOffice at my institution

[Joshua Banta]

Hello developers!

I am hoping to get your help.

I would like to use LibreOffice in my university courses, but I need permission to install it on my institution's computers. This requires a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) to be filled out by one of the developers.

A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a standardized document used to assess and report how well a product meets accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) or Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. It provides transparency by detailing a product’s conformance to accessibility requirements, helping organizations understand if it can be used by individuals with disabilities. Government entities, including universities, often require VPATs as part of their procurement process to ensure that the technology they purchase is accessible to all users, in compliance with accessibility laws like Section 508 in the U.S. or EN 301 549 in Europe.

Would any of you who are LibreOffice developers mind terribly filling out a VPAT and posting it?

To fill it out, you can visit: https://acreditor.section508.gov/ and then click on "start a new report."

This would be invaluable to me and to anyone working for government entities and educational institutions who wishes to use LibreOffice instead of commercial options.

Thank you in advance for your efforts!


Sincerely,

Josh Banta
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