Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.5)
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe Audition 25.2 – Windows
- Report Date: 08/08/2025
- Product Description: Audition is a comprehensive toolset that includes multitrack, waveform, and spectral display for creating, mixing, editing, and restoring audio content. This powerful audio workstation is designed to accelerate video production workflows and audio finishing — and deliver a polished mix with pristine sound.
- Contact Information: access@adobe.com
- Notes: This report was created by Deque Systems Inc. upon completion of an accessibility evaluation performed in July 2025.
- Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Audition involved extensive use of leading assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Level A (Yes)
Level AA (Yes)
Level AAA (No)
Level A (Yes)
Level AA (Yes)
Level AAA (No)
Level A (Yes)
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 only be used in WCAG Level AAA criteria.
WCAG 2.2 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document 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 2.2 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.2 Conformance Requirements.
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
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)
- 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed 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: The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most instances of the application. Exceptions include:
A decorative image is not hidden from screen readers, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader will have to navigate through unnecessary and duplicative text. This occurs on the following page: Noise Reduction Modal.
Some complex images do not have a short text alternative, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader will not be able to understand the information available in each image. This occurs on the following pages: Noise Reduction Modal; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Denoise.
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)
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)
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)
- 11.1.2.3.2 (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)
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)
- 11.1.3.1.2 (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: Most visual structure and
relationship information is provided through
object information or are available in text.
Exceptions include:
Some groups of form controls are not programmatically associated with their group label, so the purpose of individual controls in each group cannot be understood people who are blind and/or use a screen reader. This occurs on the following pages: Parametric Equalizer; Noise Reduction Modal.
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)
- 11.1.3.2.2 (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: The product does not present most content in a meaningful sequence. Exceptions include:
The screen reader skips and does not announce informative static content (text or images), so the intended meaning of that content will be lost or changed for people who are blind and/or use a screen reader. This occurs throughout the application.
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)
- 11.1.3.3 (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)
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)
- 11.1.4.1 (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: Most functions of the product convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:
Color is used as the only method to convey information, so that information will not be available to people who are colorblind and people who are blind and/or use a screen reader. This occurs on the following page: Noise Reduction Modal.
Color is used as the only method to convey the state (such as "checked," "pressed," or "selected") of some controls, so that information will not be available to people who are colorblind and people who are blind and/or use a screen reader. This occurs throughout the application.
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)
- 11.1.4.2 (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)
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)
- 11.2.1.1.2 (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: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
Multiple functions cannot be performed using only the keyboard, so people who use the keyboard alone to navigate and operate content cannot use these functions. This occurs throughout the application.
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)
- 11.2.1.2 (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)
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.2.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.2.2.1 (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)
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)
- 11.2.2.2 (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)
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)
- 11.2.3.1 (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)
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
- 11.2.4.1 (Closed 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
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
- 11.2.4.2 (Closed 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)
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)
- 11.2.4.3 (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)
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)
- 11.2.4.4 (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)
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 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.2.5.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.2.5.3.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:
An interactive element (such as a link, button, or form input) does not have an accessible name because its visible label is not programmatically associated with the element, so people who use speech input to navigate and operate content will not be able to access the element. This occurs on the following pages: Compression; Denoise; Ducking: Dialog; Ducking: Ambiance; Effects Rack; Export; Export Multitrack; Markers Panel; Mixer Balance; New Multitrack Session; Noise Reduction Modal; Parametric Equalizer.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.2.5.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.3.1.1.2 (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)
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)
- 11.3.2.1 (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)
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)
- 11.3.2.2 (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: Changes of context do not occur automatically on most user input. Exceptions include:
When a user changes the setting of a user interface control (such as entering text in an input field or selecting a checkbox or radio button), it results in an unanticipated context change (such as opening a new window, moving focus to another element, or submitting a form), so people who have cognitive disabilities and others may be confused or disoriented. This occurs on the following page: Effects Rack.
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.3.3.1.2 (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)
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)
- 11.3.3.2 (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: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:
Select or dropdown control missing a visible label so the Select or dropdown control purpose is not clear. This occurs on the following page: Multitrack Session.
The label for a form field is missing, so the field's purpose is not clear. This occurs on the following pages: Mixer Balance; Waveform Editor.
3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Applies to:
WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – Always answer ‘Supports’
WCAG 2.2 (obsolete and removed) - Does not apply
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.4.1.1 (Web)
- 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
- 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
- 11.4.1.1.2 (Closed 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)
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)
- 11.4.1.2.2 (Closed 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: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Exceptions include:
Multiple controls (such as a button or link) do not have a programmatic name, so its name (such as "Submit" or "Cancel") is not conveyed to screen readers and other assistive technologies and will not be available to people who use those technologies. This occurs on the following pages: Waveform Editor; Ducking: Dialog; New Multitrack Session; Noise Reduction Modal; Mixer Balance; Import; Multitrack Session; Effects Rack; Ducking: Ambiance; Export; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Denoise; Markers Panel; Export Multitrack.
The control does not have a programmatic role and name, so its role (usually button, but sometimes link or something else) and its name (such as Submit or Cancel) are not conveyed to screen readers and other assistive technologies and will not be available to people who use those technologies. This occurs on the following pages: Waveform Editor; Ducking: Dialog; New Multitrack Session; Noise Reduction Modal; Mixer Balance; Import; Multitrack Session; Effects Rack; Ducking: Ambiance; Export; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Loudness Meter; Denoise; Markers Panel; Export Multitrack.
The control does not have a programmatic role, so its role (usually button, but sometimes link or something else) is not conveyed to screen readers and other assistive technologies and will not be available to people who use those technologies. This occurs on the following pages: New Multitrack Session; Export; Export Multitrack
The programmatic state of some elements that reveal or hide content ("expanded" or "collapsed") is missing or is used incorrectly, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology will not be informed of the current state of each element or the state will be misrepresented. This occurs on the following pages: Noise Reduction Modal; Effects Rack; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Loudness Meter; Denoise; Import; Multitrack Session.
For some elements that allow a user either to select or not select a single option (like a checkbox or radio buttons) or to select from among 2 or more options (like a select dropdown), the state (such as checked/unchecked or selected/not selected) is not conveyed to assistive technology, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology may not be able to understand the purpose of each element, the options available, and whether the element or an option is currently checked. This occurs throughout the application.
A custom select does not have a role and/or a state (such as which options are available and/or which option is currently selected) that are conveyed to assistive technology, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology may not be able to understand the purpose of the element, the available options, and which option is selected. This occurs on the following pages: Waveform Editor; Ducking: Dialog; Mixer Balance; Ducking: Ambiance; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Loudness Meter; Denoise; Markers Panel; Export Multitrack. Effects Rack; Export.
Multiple links do not have a programmatic role, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology may not be able to understand the purpose and function of each link or how to interact with it. This occurs on the following pages: Noise Reduction Modal; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Loudness Meter; Denoise.
Multiple links do not have discernible link text, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology may not be able to understand the destination or function of each link. This occurs on the following pages: Noise Reduction Modal; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Loudness Meter; Denoise.
A custom checkbox element does not have a programmatic role and/or its current state (checked or not checked) is not conveyed programmatically, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology will not be aware that the element is a checkbox or if the checkbox is checked. This occurs on the following pages: Ducking: Dialog; Ducking: Ambiance; Compression; Parametric Equalizer; Denoise; Export Multitrack; Export; Noise Reduction Modal.
Multiple custom radio buttons do not have a role and/or a state (checked/unchecked) that are conveyed to assistive technology, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology may not be able to understand the purpose of each radio button, how to use it, and whether it is checked. This occurs on the following pages: Ducking: Dialog; Parametric Equalizer.
Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
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)
- 11.1.2.4 (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)
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)
- 11.1.2.5 (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)
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.1.3.5.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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)
- 11.1.4.3 (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: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
The color contrast ratios on hover or focus between the text labels of some controls and their background are less than 4.5:1, so people who are colorblind or have low vision may have difficulty reading the text label of each control. This occurs on the following pages: Effects Rack; Export Multitrack; Multitrack Session; Noise Reduction Modal; Ducking: Ambiance; Ducking: Dialog; Parametric Equalizer; Export; Import; Markers Panel; Mixer Balance; New Multitrack Session.
The color contrast ratio between text and its background is less than 4.5:1, so people who are colorblind or have low vision may have difficulty reading the text. This occurs on the following pages: Multitrack Session; Denoise; Ducking: Ambiance; Ducking: Dialog; Loudness Meter; Mixer Balance; Multitrack Session; Noise Reduction Modal; Parametric Equalizer; Waveform Editor.
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)
- 11.1.4.4.2 (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)
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)
- 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed 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)
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.1.4.10 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most functions of the product do not meet this criterion. Exceptions include:
When the page is adjusted to an equivalent width of 320 pixels and content reflows to fit within the viewport, some content or functionality becomes unavailable, so people with low vision who increase the size of text and other content using the browser zoom will not be able to access all of the page's content and/or functionality. This occurs throughout the application.
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.1.4.11 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Software: Most of the boundaries and indicators of the visual state(s) of each active user component and any graphics required to understand content have a 3:1 color contrast ratio with adjacent color or their background. Exceptions include:
The visual boundaries of some interactive elements (like a radio button or input fields) do not have a 3:1 color contrast ratio with the background, so people who are colorblind or have low vision may have difficulty perceiving the boundaries of the interactive element. This occurs on the following pages: Multitrack Session; Denoise; Ducking: Ambiance; Ducking: Dialog; Waveform Editor.
Some icons (or parts of an icon required to understand its content) do not have a 3:1 color contrast ratio with the background or adjacent colors, so people who are colorblind or have low vision may not be able understand the information presented by each icon. This occurs throughout the application.
The focus indicators of some interactive elements (like buttons or input fields) do not have a 3:1 color contrast ratio with the background, so people who are colorblind or have low vision may have difficulty perceiving when each interactive element is receiving focus. This occurs on the following pages: Effects Rack; Import; Markers Panel; Mixer Balance.
The indicators for the state of some interactive elements (like checkboxes or radio buttons) do not have a 3:1 color contrast ratio with the background, so people who are colorblind or have low vision may have difficulty perceiving the state of the interactive elements. This occurs throughout the application.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: In most product functions, content does not become visible and then hidden in response to pointer hover or keyboard focus. Exceptions include:
Content that appears on mouse hover (such as tooltips, drop-down menus, or popups) disappears when the mouse pointer is moved over that content, meaning people with disabilities, especially people with low vision who need to magnify text, may not be able to read the additional content. This occurs throughout the application.
Content that appears on mouse hover or keyboard focus (such as tooltips, drop-down menus, or popups) is not dismissible, so it obscures all or part of the original content on the page. This occurs throughout the application.
Content that appears on mouse hover or keyboard focus (such as tooltips, drop-down menus, or popups) does not remain visible until dismissed or invalid, so people with some disabilities, especially motor or reading disabilities, may not be able to read this additional content. This occurs throughout the application.
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
- 11.2.4.5 (Closed 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
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)
- 11.2.4.6 (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)
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)
- 11.2.4.7 (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: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
Multiple interactive elements (such as links, buttons, or form inputs) do not have a visual focus indicator, so sighted people who use a keyboard to navigate content will not know when those elements are receiving focus. This occurs on the following pages: Mixer Balance; Effects Rack.
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: Most functionality that uses a dragging movement can be achieved by a single pointer without dragging, unless dragging is essential or the functionality is determined by the user agent and not modified by the author. Exceptions include:
Some functionality relies on a dragging movement with no single-pointer, single touch alternative, making it difficult or impossible for persons with motor difficulties and users of assistive technology to perform the gesture throughout the application.
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
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
- 11.3.1.2 (Closed 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)
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
- 11.3.2.3 (Closed 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
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
- 11.3.2.4 (Closed 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
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)
- 11.3.3.3 (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)
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)
- 11.3.3.4 (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)
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
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)
- 11.4.1.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply
Software: In most cases, status messages can be programmatically determined and presented by assistive technologies without receiving focus. Exceptions include:
A status message is not automatically announced by the screen reader, so people who are blind and/or use a screen reader or other assistive technology may completely miss the status message or they may not hear it in a timely fashion. This occurs on the following pages: Import; Markers Panel.
Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Notes: Not Applicable
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
1.1.1 Non-Text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.4.1 Use of Color
2.1.1 Keyboard
3.2.2 On Input
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
1.1.1 Non-Text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.4.1 Use of Color
1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.7 Focus Visible
3.2.2 On Input
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.7 Focus Visible
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. 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. The product provides labeling for most controls. Exceptions include:
1.1.1 Non-Text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.4.1 Use of Color
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.7 Focus Visible
3.2.2 On Input
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
The role, state(s), properties, boundary, name, and description of most objects can be programmatically determined, so those attributes can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most objects that allow the user to set their respective properties and/or state, the act of setting a property or state is available programmatically, so that it can be perceived and performed using assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
In most instances when a data table is present, all information in the data cells and the row and/or column headers associated with each data cell are available programmatically, so they can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
For most objects that have a current value or have a set or range of values associated with the object, the value(s) is available programmatically, so it can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most objects that allow the user to set or modify its value, the act of setting a value is available programmatically, so that it can be perceived and performed using assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most elements that act as a label for another element and elements that are labeled by another element, the labeling relationship is programmatically determinable, so it can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Most text, text attributes (such as whether text is static or editable), and text boundaries are programmatically determinable, so they can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
For most of the elements on which one or more actions may be performed, all of those actions are programmatically determinable, so that each action can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most of the elements on which one or more actions may be performed, all of those actions are available programmatically, so that each action can be performed using assistive technology. Exceptions include:
2.1.1 Keyboard Navigation
On most pages, the position and content of the focus indicator, text insertion point, and/or text selector are programmatically determinable, so that focus position and content can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
2.4.7 Focus Visible
In most cases, status messages relevant to user interactions are available to, and presented by, assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.3.a Status Messages
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and 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.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
1.1.1 Non-Text Content 1.3.1 Info and Relationships 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence 1.4.1 Use of Color 2.1.1 Keyboard 3.2.2 On Input 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value 4.1.3 Status Messages
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
1.1.1 Non-Text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.4.1 Use of Color
1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
1.4.10 Non-Text Contrast
1.4.11 Non-Text Contrast
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.7 Focus Visible
3.2.2 On Input
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
1.4.11 Non-Text Contrast
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
2.4.7 Focus Visible
2.5.3 Label in Name
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. 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. The product provides labeling for most controls. Exceptions include:
1.1.1 Non-Text Content
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.4.10 Non-Text Contrast
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
2.4.7 Focus Visible
2.5.3 Label in Name
3.2.2 On Input
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
4.1.3 Status Messages
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. Most operable parts have an accessible name which enables them to be discernible without user vision. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.2 section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-Web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
The role, state(s), properties, boundary, name, and description of most objects can be programmatically determined, so those attributes can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2.a Name, Role, Value
In most instances when a data table is present, all information in the data cells and the row and/or column headers associated with each data cell are available programmatically, so they can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
For most objects that have a current value or have a set or range of values associated with the object, the value(s) is available programmatically, so it can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most elements that act as a label for another element and elements that are labeled by another element, the labeling relationship is programmatically determinable, so it can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Most text, text attributes (such as whether text is static or editable), and text boundaries are programmatically determinable, so they can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
For most of the elements on which one or more actions may be performed, all of those actions are programmatically determinable, so that each action can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most of the elements on which one or more actions may be performed, all of those actions are available programmatically, so that each action can be performed using assistive technology. Exceptions include:
2.1.1 Keyboard Navigation
On most pages, the position and content of the focus indicator, text insertion point, and/or text selector are programmatically determinable, so that focus position and content can be perceived and conveyed by assistive technology. Exceptions include:
2.4.7 Focus Visible
In most cases, status messages relevant to user interactions are available to, and presented by, assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.3.a Status Messages
For most objects that allow the user to set their respective properties and/or state, the act of setting a property or state is available programmatically, so that it can be perceived and performed using assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
For most objects that allow the user to set or modify its value, the act of setting a value is available programmatically, so that it can be perceived and performed using assistive technology. Exceptions include:
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
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