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title: Understanding the Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
url: "https://nitsantech.de/en/accessibility-glossary/accessibility-conformance-report"
description: Ensure digital accessibility with an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR). Learn how to evaluate, improve, and comply with accessibility standards.
date: 2025-03-11
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# Understanding the Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)

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  <a id="c18098"></a>The Accessibility Conformance Report **(**[**ACR**](https://www.section508.gov/sell/acr/)**)** is a document that shows users whether a website, app or digital product is accessible to everyone - including people with disabilities. It helps to make digital spaces inclusive and usable for everyone.

**What is an Accessibility Conformance Report?**
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An ACR is a summary that shows how well a digital product complies with accessibility standards. These standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines **(**[**WCAG**](https://www.wcag.com/)**)**, define how websites and apps can be made usable for people with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments.

The ACR emphasizes:

- **What works well** - Features that meet [TYPO3 accessibility](https://t3planet.de/en/blog/barrier-free-typo3-website/) standards.
- **What needs to be improved** - Areas where the product does not meet the guidelines.

An ACR is usually based on a test in which experts evaluate the product against the standards.

### **Why is an ACR important?**

- **Inclusivity** - It helps to ensure that everyone - regardless of ability - has access to digital platforms.
- **Legal requirements** - Many countries require accessible websites. An ACR can demonstrate compliance with these laws.
- **Improved user experience** - Accessibility features, such as subtitles for videos or easy-to-read text, often benefit all users.
- **Business growth** - [Accessible websites](https://nitsantech.de/en/blog/typo3-accessibility) reach a wider audience, including people with disabilities.

### **How is an ACR created?**

A simple process to create an ACR includes:

- **Audit the website/app** - Accessibility experts review the platform against the WCAG [accessible guidelines](https://nitsantech.de/en/blog/prepare-typo3-site-for-eu-accessibility-laws).
- **Documentation of the results** - Areas that meet or do not meet the standards are noted.
- **Assessment of conformity** - Conformity is categorized into levels such as A (basic level), AA (intermediate level) or AAA (highest level).
- **Share report** - The ACR is presented to stakeholders such as customers or developers.

### **What does an ACR look like?**

An ACR usually includes

- **Product information** - Name, version and description of the product.
- **Accessibility standards used** - The guidelines used, e.g. [**WCAG**](https://nitsantech.de/en/accessibility-glossary/wcag) 2.1.
- **Detailed evaluation** - A list of features that pass or fail.
- **Next steps** - Recommendations to improve accessibility.

### **How can an ACR be used?**

- **For improvement** - Developers can use the ACR to fix problems and improve accessibility.
- **To safeguard** - Organizations can demonstrate their commitment to inclusion to customers or users.
- **For legal purposes** - An ACR helps to document compliance with accessibility laws.

**Accessibility for all**
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Making digital spaces accessible is not only a requirement, but also a responsibility. An ACR is a useful tool for organizations to ensure that they are on the right track.

By using an ACR, you can create a digital experience that works for everyone. If you're unsure how to get started, consult [accessibility](https://nitsantech.de/en/typo3-accessibility) experts or automated tools for assessment. Even small steps can make a big difference!

Looking to evaluate your website's accessibility status or need documentation like an Accessibility Conformance Report? Our [TYPO3 accessibility Audit](https://nitsantech.de/en/typo3-accessibility-checker) provides a clear, expert assessment to help you meet legal and usability standards.