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Description
Accessibility documentation like the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) is essential for evaluating how digital products meet accessibility standards, but its technical language can be a barrier for many stakeholders. This session introduces the UCF VPAT Evaluator, a tool developed by the University of Central Florida’s Center for Distributed Learning that transforms complex VPAT reports into clear, actionable insights. Participants will learn how to use the tool to upload VPAT documents and generate structured, easy-to-read accessibility summaries that support more confident decision-making in procurement, design, and compliance efforts. Join us to discover how to turn dense accessibility data into meaningful information that drives inclusion and informed choices.
Presenters
Kevin Corcoran is the Assistant Vice Provost of the Center for Distributed Learning at the University of Central Florida. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in the development and support of strategies for the effective use of digital learning tools and content that focuses on quality standards and practices, student engagement, accessibility and affordability. Kevin has supported system, state, and national open education efforts over the past decade, including chairing the statewide Connecticut OER Coordinating Council and the DOERS3 collaborative.
Rebecca McNulty is an instructional designer at the University of Central Florida’s Center for Distributed Learning, where she collaborates with faculty to create engaging, research-driven digital learning experiences at scale. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Florida and has extensive experience designing, developing, and teaching courses across multiple modalities. At UCF, she plays a key role in initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, open education, and adaptive learning. Her work and research explore the intersection of narrative theory and digital pedagogy, with particular attention to how artificial intelligence is reshaping student learning, authorship, and meaning-making in higher education.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the purpose and challenges of traditional VPAT documents, including why their technical language can complicate accessibility assessments.
- Demonstrate how to use the UCF VPAT Evaluator tool to upload a VPAT® and generate an easy-to-interpret accessibility report.
- Interpret the structured summaries produced by the tool to identify accessibility strengths, gaps, and areas needing clarification.
- Apply the insights from the tool to real-world contexts, such as technology procurement, instructional design, or accessibility compliance reviews.