Digital Accessibility: Vendor Review Checklist
July 22, 2026
UMB Office of Communications and Public Affairs

Evaluating accessibility during procurement helps ensure that digital tools can be used by students and the public.
Technology and service vendors play an important role in accessibility across campus operations. Evaluating accessibility during procurement helps ensure digital tools can be used by students and the public.
Consider asking vendors about accessibility testing, Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) documentation, captioning support, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility. Accessibility reviews help reduce compliance risks and improve user experience.
Add accessibility questions to vendor review processes.