Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: After Effects version 24.5 for Windows
- Report Date: July 2024
- Product Description: After Effects is a motion design, VFX, animation and video compositing software.
- Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html. - Evaluation Methods Used: Testing After Effects involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well as exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility featureswere also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standards/guidelines:
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.1 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
Documents conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation.
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.1 Conformance Requirements.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.1.1 (Web)
- 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain non-text content that would require a text alternative.
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.1 (Web)
- 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide open audio descriptions for video-only media.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.2 (Web)
- 10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create open captions for audio content in synchronized media.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.3 (Web)
- 10.1.2.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide open audio descriptions for video.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.4 (Web)
- 10.1.2.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.2.5 (Web)
- 10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not provide an audio description for videos.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide open audio descriptions for video.
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.1 (Web)
- 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: A clear hierarchy is represented in menus; however, information and relationships conveyed through presentation in the product cannot be programmatically determined. When individual tools are selected additional options may appear in the product. Visual positioning is the sole means of indicating the connection between the options and the tools that spawned them.
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic structure information or text.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.2 (Web)
- 10.1.3.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence,
Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.3 (Web)
- 10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.4 (Web)
- 10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.
Authored Content (Video): Responding to the display orientation is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.3.5 (Web)
- 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.3.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain input fields that collect information about the user.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.1 (Web)
- 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not convey information through color alone.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.2 (Web)
- 10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.3 (Web)
- 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The text in the product meets minimum contrast requirements.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.4 (Web)
- 10.1.4.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most content in the product adjusts to the resized text. Exception Includes:
The text in the Learn panel does not adjust to the resized text in the default panel settings and makes the text only half visible
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to captions or images of text in video.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.5 (Web)
- 10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.10 (Web)
- 10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.10 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most of the content adjusts properly, Exceptions Include:
In the Composition Panel the New Composition and New Composition from Footage get hidden
Authored Content (Video): Authored content requires a two-dimensional layout for meaning.
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.11 (Web)
- 10.1.4.11 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.11 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product has meaningful non-text content elements, such as most meaningful graphics and user interface components, with sufficient contrast.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.12 (Web)
- 10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages.
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.1.4.13 (Web)
- 10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)
- 11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: When most content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner that meets this criterion. Exception Include:
The tooltips for buttons get overlapped by the mouse pointer on the project page
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus.
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
The top menu options are not accessible with the standard keyboard navigation
The buttons on the home page cannot be activated with the keyboard
Tool options on the project page are not accessible
Adding effects and keyframes are not accessible with the keyboard
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.2 (Web)
- 10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not have any keyboard trap.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1.4 (Web)
- 10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not provide character key shortcuts.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts.
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not include time limits.
Authored Content (Video): Adjusting the timing of video playback is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2.2 (Web)
- 10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not include elements that move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.
Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3.1 (Web)
- 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content does not flash or flashes within an acceptable threshold.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.1 (Web)
- 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web file formats such as video.
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.2 (Web)
- 10.2.4.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.2 (Open Functionality Software) - Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Supports
Software: The title of the software describes its purpose.
Authored Content (Video): For video file formats that support a document title, such as MPEG4, the product does not provide a function for authors to add a title within the product itself or by relying on other tools.
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.3 (Web)
- 10.2.4.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most of the product supports logical focus order Exceptions include:
The focus does not return to the home page after closing the top menu
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.4 (Web)
- 10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain links.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.5 (Web)
- 10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.6 (Web)
- 10.2.4.6 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.6 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: the headings and labels are descriptive in the product.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4.7 (Web)
- 10.2.4.7 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.4.7 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
The top menu options do not receive a visual focus
The Next and Previous buttons on the learn panel do not receive visual focus
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.1 (Web)
- 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.2 (Web)
- 10.2.5.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer and allows the user to cancel the pointer action before completing the pointer click.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on pointer input.
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.3 (Web)
- 10.2.5.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: In most product functions, user interface components do not provide programmatic name information.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user interface controls.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5.4 (Web)
- 10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.1 (Web)
- 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface.
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing a programmatically determined language.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.1.2 (Web)
- 10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Changes in language for passages or phrases can be programmatically determined.
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic determination of the language of phrases.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.1 (Web)
- 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video):
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable components.
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.2 (Web)
- 10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.3 (Web)
- 10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Support
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.2.4 (Web)
- 10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.1 (Web)
- 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as in the login form, items in error are identified and error messages are provided as text, but these text messages are not provided to assistive technology.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.2 (Web)
- 10.3.3.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.2 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:
Search edit fields does not have a visual label assigned
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.3 (Web)
- 10.3.3.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, the input is automatically corrected to a valid value.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction.
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.3.3.4 (Web)
- 10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)
- 11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions and does not modify user-controllable data.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require error identification or prevention.
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.1 (Web)
- 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (Video): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.2 (Web)
- 10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: User interface components in most product function does not provide programmatic Name, Role, State, or Value information.
Example includes:
Except for of the main menu and some dialogs, text in the product is not exposed to assistive technology
Inputs lack programmatically associated labels
Controls lack an accessible name or role
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require programmatically determined name, role, state, property, and value information.
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.3 (Web)
- 10.4.1.3 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: The product does not have support for a screen reader
The product does not support screen reader usage, making it inaccessible for users without vision
Many user interface elements do not convey appropriate names or roles
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, not all content is accessible to keyboard-only users
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description, and are not prompted to create audio description content.
As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed audio descriptions are not preserved when converting video content.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, Some menus do not receive the visual focus.
As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, Most content in the product adjusts to the resized text with few exceptions.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description, and are not prompted to create audio description content.
As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed audio descriptions are not preserved when converting video content.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users without perception of color.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without hearing. Exceptions include:
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions, and are not prompted to create caption content.
As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed captions are not preserved when converting video content.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions and are not prompted to create caption content.
As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed captions are not preserved when converting video content.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users without speech.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
As noted in the 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements are not accessible with the keyboard.
As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, some elements do not preserve a logical focus order.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not provide a visual keyboard focus indicator.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional with limited manipulation.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access. However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most key functions, such as manipulating objects in the Composition, adjusting values in the timeline, and switching between panels, do not provide full keyboard access. Strength is not required to use the product.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional with limited reach and strength.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. To assist with user understanding, most controls in the product interface provide tooltips on mouse hover. The product also provides tutorials to assist users with some of its basic and advanced functionality. In addition, users are able to customize the product interface to best suit their specific needs. However, the complexity of the product may prevent some users with cognitive disabilities from using all its functionality with ease. Additionally, the language used, such as “Parametric EQ”, may be difficult for some users to understand.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: The product does not have support for a screen reader
The product does not support screen reader usage, making it inaccessible for users without vision.
Many user interface elements do not convey appropriate names or roles as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard; not all content is accessible to keyboard-only users.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include :
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description and are not prompted to create audio description content.
As noted in 7.2.3 Preservation of audio description, the product does not preserve audio description data when converting video.
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include :
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some menus do not receive the visual focus. As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, most content in the product adjusts to the resized text except a few exceptions.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include :
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description and are not prompted to create audio description content.
As noted in 7.2.3 Preservation of audio description, the product does not preserve audio description data when converting video.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users without perception of color.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include :
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions and are not prompted to create caption content.
As noted in 7.1 Preservation of captioning, the product does not preserve closed caption data when converting video.
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports
Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include :
Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions and are not prompted to create caption content.
As noted in 7.1 Preservation of captioning, the product does not preserve closed caption data when converting video.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users without speech.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include :
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements are not accessible with the keyboard.
As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, some elements do not preserve a logical focus order.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not provide a visual keyboard focus indicator.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional with limited manipulation and strength.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional with limited reach.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes:
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.x section
Chapter 10: Non-Web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable