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---
pageId: vpat
title: "Accessibility & VPAT — OpenVox"
description: "The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for OpenVox, describing how the software meets Section 508 accessibility standards."
---
<vox-breadcrumbs class="vox-p-top-md">
<a href="/">Home</a>
<span aria-current="page">Accessibility</span>
</vox-breadcrumbs>
<vox-hero eyebrow="Accessibility" heading="Accessibility & VPAT">
<p>
How the OpenVox software meets Section 508 accessibility standards.
</p>
</vox-hero>
<section class="section">
<div class="vox-prose">
<h2 class="section-heading">Voluntary Product Accessibility Template</h2>
<p>
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that describes
how an information technology (IT) product, such as software, hardware, or
web-based applications, meets the accessibility standards defined by Section 508
of the US Rehabilitation Act. This VPAT describes the accessibility features of
the OpenVox open-source project.
</p>
<ul>
<li>Product Name: OpenVox</li>
<li>Version: (all versions)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Evaluation Methods Used</h3>
<p>
This VPAT is based on a review of the OpenVox tool and project documentation,
including the project website and the software documentation. It also references
upstream documentation from the
<a href="https://www.puppet.com/docs/puppet/latest" target="_blank">puppet.com</a>
website.
</p>
<h3>Section 1194.21 — Software Applications and Operating Systems</h3>
<p>
OpenVox is a command-line utility for configuring, automating, and managing
computer infrastructure. It is designed as a server-agent model, driven by a
plain-text codebase. This means that once installed and configured, most users'
interactions will be via writing or editing code in their text editor of choice.
Users with accessibility needs may configure their editors with the assistive
technologies they rely on.
</p>
<p>
Administering, configuring, or using the software generally involves editing files
on the filesystem and executing commands. Like other command-line tools, this
software can be used with screen readers and other assistive technologies to
access the command-line interface to perform these operations. The OpenVox
software interface itself is not optimized for use with assistive technologies.
Users with accessibility needs may configure their command line terminal and
editors with the assistive technologies they rely on.
</p>
<h3>Section 1194.22 — Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications</h3>
<p>OpenVox does not have any web-based features, so this section does not apply.</p>
<h3>Section 1194.23 — Telecommunications Products</h3>
<p>OpenVox does not include any telecommunications features, so this section does not apply.</p>
<h3>Section 1194.24 — Video and Multimedia Products</h3>
<p>OpenVox does not include any video or multimedia features, so this section does not apply.</p>
<h3>Section 1194.25 — Self-Contained, Closed Products</h3>
<p>OpenVox is an open-source command-line utility and does not meet the requirements of this section.</p>
<h3>Section 1194.26 — Desktop and Portable Computers</h3>
<p>
OpenVox is a command-line utility and does not include a graphical user interface
(GUI or TUI) that could be used with assistive technologies. This section does not
apply.
</p>
<h3>Section 1194.31 — Functional Performance Criteria</h3>
<p>OpenVox does not include any functional performance criteria.</p>
<h3>Section 1194.41 — Information, Documentation, and Support</h3>
<p>
The OpenVox project provides built-in documentation in the form of Unix man pages
and help function output. This documentation is accessible using screen readers
and other assistive technologies. The Vox Pupuli project publishes online
documentation in HTML format, which is accessible using screen readers and other
assistive technologies. The documentation includes installation instructions,
tutorials, best-practice guides, and other resources. However, this documentation
is not designed with accessibility needs in mind and may be difficult to read with
some screen readers and other assistive technologies. The project does not offer
any support services for users with disabilities.
</p>
<p>
As the OpenVox project is a fork of the formerly open source Puppet project, users
often also refer to the upstream Puppet documentation. This upstream documentation
includes installation and configuration instructions, conceptual guides, language
references, and other resources. However, this upstream documentation is not
designed with accessibility needs in mind and relies on Javascript in the browser
for basic functionality. This may make it difficult to read or navigate with some
screen readers and other assistive technologies.
</p>
<p>
Like most technical documentation, OpenVox and Puppet documentation may be
technical and difficult for non-technical users to understand.
</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>
OpenVox is an open-source command-line utility that provides basic accessibility
features for users who rely on assistive technologies. However, the software is
not optimized for use with assistive technologies and may require significant
customization to be accessible to all users. Users with accessibility needs may
configure their command line terminal and editors with the assistive technologies
they rely on. The project provides accessible online documentation, but may not be
suitable for non-technical users.
</p>
</div>
</section>