When to Use?
Respondus is committed to ensuring that LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor meet the diverse accessibility needs of all learners. Their accessibility program includes regular testing (by internal and third-party teams) in order to achieve conformance to regulations and accessibility standards.
Procedure
Respondus partners with ABILITY Digital Accessibility Co. (formerly Online ADA), experts in user accessibility and compliance. Every six months, ABILITY will audit, produce and certify the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor. This ensures that their accessibility documentation is kept up to date and can alert Respondus to issues missed with internal accessibility testing.
LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor – VPAT
Certification of WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Conformance
The VPAT demonstrates that LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor meet the basic standards for web accessibility. Some assistive technologies have toolbars or features that compromise a locked browser environment. That’s why Respondus works with third-party accessibility vendors including Kurzweil Education, ReadSpeaker and Texthelp to ensure seamless compatibility and exam security.
Respondus maintains a knowledge base article that provides the latest details on how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor work with various assistive technologies. If you have a question, you can email Respondus directly at, accessibility@respondus.com.
For additional information view Respondus Support page.