# Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) & Section 508 Statement

**Product Name**: EVS-TAP & GCVWP Public Intake Portal  
**Document Version**: 2.4 (WCAG 2.1 Level AA & Section 508 Refresh)  
**Author**: Agent 2 (Public Intake & 508 Accessibility Lead)  
**Evaluation Methods**: Automated testing (axe-core, WAVE), Screen Readers (NVDA 2026.1, VoiceOver macOS/iOS), Pure Keyboard Navigation.

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## 1. Executive Accessibility Conformance Summary

| Standard / Guideline | Conformance Level | Remarks |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **WCAG 2.1 Level A** | **Supports** | Form inputs have explicit labels; error states provide text and audio alerts. |
| **WCAG 2.1 Level AA** | **Supports** | Contrast ratio exceeds 7.1:1 on normal text; focus visible rings on all interactive elements. |
| **Section 508 (Chapter 5 & 6)** | **Supports** | Fully operable via keyboard; supports screen magnification up to 400% without loss of content. |

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## 2. Key Accessible Features Implemented

1. **High Contrast Toggle**: Dynamic CSS variables delivering dark mode (4.5:1+) and high-contrast AAA mode (7.1:1+).
2. **ARIA Live Regions**: Screen readers receive real-time spoken feedback upon passport OCR extraction, form step transitions, and validation errors (`aria-live="polite"`).
3. **Keyboard Tab Trapping & Logical Flow**: Modals and dynamic accordion steps trap tab focus correctly with visible 3px focus rings.
4. **Zero Reliance on Color Alone**: All status badges use distinct icons (Check, Warning, Alert) paired with high-contrast text labels.