Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 – December 2018

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Behance - web
Product Description: Behance is the leading online platform to showcase and discover creative work. The creative world updates their work in one place to broadcast it widely and efficiently.
Date: July 2019
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 Adobe Behance 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 features were 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 standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline

Included in Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/

Level A: Yes
Level AA: Yes
Level AAA: No

Revised Section 508 standards as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017

Corrections to the ICT Final Rule as published by the US Access Board in the Federal Register on January 22, 2018

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) at https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en//301500_301599/301549/02.01.02_60/en_301549v020102p.pdf

Yes

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 2.0 Level AAA.

 

WCAG 2.x Report

Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:

  • EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
  • 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 2.0 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.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support

Web: Some non-text content is represented in text. However, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most non-text content, such as:

  • Images that render image links.
  • Font icons and images that render a variety of active interface elements and meaningful static content, including the indication that an element opens a menu or that the adjacent number indicates the number of Likes.
  • Images and font icons that are decorative or redundant to adjacent content but that are not appropriately hidden from screen readers.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors are not able to define textual alternatives for content they upload.

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or 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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports

Web: The product offers replays of multimedia content originally aired in Adobe Live, and open captions are provided; however, while the third-party hosted auto-generated captions are generally accurate, some words are missing or incorrect in the captions.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide captioned audio in third-party hosted videos. However, authors cannot provide captions for audio in uploaded video content.

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)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Web: The product does not provide audio description for previously aired Adobe Live content.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide a media alternative for uploaded video content.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

 

Web: The product offers multimedia content in Adobe Live, and open captions are provided; however, while the YouTube auto-generated captions are generally accurate, words are sometimes omitted or incorrect in the captions, and captions can be out of sync with the audio by a few to several seconds.

Authored Content (Video): The product does not include the ability to present live 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)
  • 11.1.2.5 (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)

Web: Does not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Does not Support

Web: The product does not provide audio description for previously aired Adobe Live content.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not provide a mechanism to play audio description.

Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:

Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The majority of visual structure and relationship information, such as content headings, is provided through element semantics. Exceptions include:

  • Some form controls lack accessible names.
  • Some occurrences of implicit headings and of headings whose semantic level does not appropriately represent its visual level.
  • Many pages have multiple navigation landmarks that do not provide accessible names to distinguish the purpose of each.
  • A few pages render content blocks whose separation is only indicated visually without providing a structural or textual indication.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide appropriate object information or textual equivalents for visual structure and relationships.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence in nearly all cases. An exception is the Jobs page, where some content related to each job is rendered before the heading element for that job, where that content might either be missed or misconstrued as pertaining to the prior heading.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.1.3.3 (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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

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 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.3.5 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not contain input fields that collect information about the user.

Authored Content (HTML): 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.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:

  • Unread Inbox messages are distinguishable solely by a blue circle without a text equivalent.
  • The current tab, step, or page in a list is indicated solely by color.
  • Error text uses the color red without textual or visual equivalents.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.1.4.2 (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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions where contrast is insufficient include a variety of uses of pale gray text, more isolated uses of pale blue text, and red error text.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product allows desktop browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. However, due to page-level viewport settings, in some uses, touch screen users may be unable to zoom the content.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content is not capable of impacting the ability to resize text.

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)
  • 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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.1.4.10.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.10.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, some content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions. Exceptions include:

  • Some controls and content do not reflow appropriately at the required pixel width.

Authored Content (HTML): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions.

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)
  • 11.1.4.11 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The majority of user interface controls and graphics that are necessary to understand content have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:

  • Some graphical controls and meaningful static images.
  • Borderlines enclosing some text inputs and that separate some content blocks into distinct reading blocks.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most content and functionality within the product supports the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality; however, in some cases, content is cut off when text spacing is increased.

Authored Content (HTML): Content and functionality within authored content supports the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality.

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)
  • 11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Content that is triggered by hover or focus is dismissable, hoverable, and persistent.

Authored Content (HTML): Content that is triggered by hover or focus is dismissable, hoverable, and persistent.

Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:

  • Active elements are not included in the tab order, including elements that open menus, perform actions on an object, perform filtering, or other actions. 
  • Some content is only displayed on mouse hover, but not on keyboard focus. 
  • Rearranging content requires drag-and-drop mouse usage.
  • When elements trigger dynamic content change, such as opening a modal dialog, keyboard focus is not moved to the new content. Also, the tab order is not restricted to modal dialogs.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not include keyboard traps, with one exception. In the “For You” page, when users are not logged into the site, the “infinite scrolling” feature causes keyboard-only users to be effectively unable to tab to the footer content.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include keyboard traps.

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)
  • 11.2.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not provide character key shortcuts.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts.

Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:

Provide users enough time to read and use content.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not include time limits.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include time limits.

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.

Authored Content (HTML): Among authored content types, animated .gif images do not support the ability of users to pause, stop, or hide animation.

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain flashing content.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product provides headings that some users can utilize to skip past the site header to reach the main content area of pages; however, some pages, such as the Inbox page, do not provide headings.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain repeated blocks that would require a skip mechanism.

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The titles of the product’s pages describe their purpose.

Authored Content (HTML): Page titles for authored content are automatically generated from project titles.

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Components receive focus in a meaningful order.

Authored Content (HTML): Components receive focus in a meaningful order.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: The purpose of many links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from programmatic context of the link. Exceptions include:

  • Many links that are rendered visually by images or font icons do not provide any textual equivalents.
  • Some links do not provide sufficient link text or context for their action or unique target to be readily identified.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide the purpose of links through link text alone or through programmatic context. While some links in the horizontal gallery of author images provide link text, others do not.

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

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Multiple ways exist to locate each page within the product, except where those pages are steps in a process.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can provide more than one way to locate a page in a set of pages.

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Headings and labels are descriptive.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.2.4.7 (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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support

Web: Some focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator, particularly those in the header or footer, as well as many form controls. Exceptions include:

  • Most links, image links, and buttons in the main content area of pages.

Authored Content (HTML): The focusable elements in the horizontal gallery of images do not provide visible keyboard focus.

Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:

Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)
  • 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.2.5.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer.

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 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.5.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels.

Authored Content (HTML): The accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels.

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)
  • 11.2.5.4 (Closed Software
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not have functionality that is operated by device motion or user motion.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not have functionality that is operated by device motion or user motion.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The language of pages cannot be programmatically determined because it is set to an invalid value.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content is 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
  • 11.3.1.2 (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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support

Web: Changes of language for passages or phrases cannot always be programmatically determined, such as the foreign language names in the Language menu in the site footer.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow users to select the language for individual phrases within Authored Content.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.

Authored Content (HTML): Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.

Authored Content (HTML): Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input.

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

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, such as the site header, they occur in a consistent relative order.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain a navigational mechanism that is repeated on multiple web pages.

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

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that components with the same functionality are identified consistently in a set of pages.

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not identify fields in error by name or by associating error text with them.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not detect input errors.

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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Labels are provided for most, but not all, input fields. Also, forms do not always identify fields in error by name or by associating error text with them.

Authored Content (HTML): 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)
  • 11.3.3.3 (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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are provided to the user.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not detect input errors.

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)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored Content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data.

Guideline 4.1 Compatible:

Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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)
  • 11.4.1.1.2 (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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product employs well-formed markup, in most respects. Exceptions include:

  • Isolated cases of buttons inappropriately nested within links.
  • Some elements have duplicate “id” attribute values.

Authored Content (HTML): Parsing errors in authored content markup were not observed.

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) – Not required
  • 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)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: In the majority of cases, user interface controls indicate their names, roles, states, and values in accessible means. Exceptions include:

  • Some form controls do not provide accessible labels.
  • Some form controls provide only placeholder values as visual labels.
  • Some elements that open menus or act as links or page tabs do not indicate their role or current state.
  • Some uses of dynamic content change do not announce or make available updated information.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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) – Does not apply
  • 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 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

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: When status messages, such as results from attempting to upload an invalid file type appear, they neither receive focus nor are they announced via aria-live.

Authored Content (HTML): No status messages were observed in authored content tested.

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.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Many functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, many images and font icons used in active and static elements lack appropriate text equivalents. 
  • As noted in 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), the product does not provide audio description for previously aired Adobe Live content.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, some structure and relationships are conveyed visually, without semantic or text equivalents.
  • As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, isolated cases occur of content appearing out of logical order.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many active elements are not keyboard accessible, but require a mouse to trigger or activate, and focus is not always properly managed when dynamic content changes occur. 
  • As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a use of “infinite scrolling” is difficult to control from the keyboard.
  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the language of pages is set to an invalid value. 
  • As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, error text does not identify and is not associated with the field in error. 
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, some form controls do not provide valid labels. 
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, many controls do not convey their accessible name, role, or state.

Authored Content (HTML):

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, Authors are not able to define textual alternatives for content they upload.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most parts of the product are functional for users with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text is rendered with insufficient contrast. 
  • As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, while browser zoom up to 200% is supported, in some cases, touch screen users may be unable to zoom content.

Authored Content (HTML): The product supports usage with limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most of the product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, in some cases, color is used to convey selection, error, or other information without textual and visual equivalents

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.

302.4 Without Hearing

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: The product supports usage without hearing, with exceptions:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete.
  • As noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete, and the audio and captions can be out of sync by up to several seconds.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides captions for third-party hosted videos, but does not support captions in author uploaded videos:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors cannot provide captions for audio in uploaded video content.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: The product supports usage without hearing, with exceptions:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete.
  • As noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete, and the audio and captions can be out of sync by up to several seconds.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides captions for third-party hosted videos, but does not support captions in author uploaded videos:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors cannot provide captions for audio in uploaded video content.

302.6 Without Speech

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not require the use of speech.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Much of the product is functional with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, many links, image links, and buttons in the main content area of pages do not provide visible keyboard focus.

Authored Content (HTML): Some authored content is functional with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, the focusable elements in the horizontal gallery of images do not provide visible keyboard focus.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product is functional with limited reach and strength.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product provides features for simpler, easier use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities. The product provides icons and supplements these with text, as well as providing the ability to change the interface language to 19 languages.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 5: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section.

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.1 Object Information

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.4 Values

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.8 Text

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

503.2 User Preferences

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

504.2 Content Creation or Editing

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Does Not Support

In authored content, the product does not preserve captions or separate audio description tracks from author uploaded videos.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Not Applicable

The product does not export PDF files.

504.3 Prompts

Does Not Support

Most authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA.

504.4 Templates

Not Applicable

The product does not provide templates for authored content.

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.

 

EN 301 549 Report

Notes: 

 

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes: According to C.4 Functional Performance, this section is informative only.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Many functions of the product are usable without vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, many images and font icons used in active and static elements lack appropriate text equivalents. 
  • As noted in 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), the product does not provide audio description for previously aired Adobe Live content.
  • As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, some structure and relationships are conveyed visually, without semantic or text equivalents.
  • As noted in 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence, isolated cases occur of content appearing out of logical order.
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many active elements are not keyboard accessible, but require a mouse to trigger or activate, and focus is not always properly managed when dynamic content changes occur. 
  • As noted in 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, a use of “infinite scrolling” is difficult to control from the keyboard.
  • As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page, the language of pages is set to an invalid value. 
  • As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, error text does not identify and is not associated with the field in error. 
  • As noted in 3.3.2 Labels and Instructions, some form controls do not provide valid labels. 
  • As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, many controls do not convey their accessible name, role, or state. 
  • As noted in 4.1.3 Status Messages, status messages are not always announced. 
  • As noted in 7.2.1 Audio description playback, the product does not provide a mechanism to play audio description.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product provides caption controls for third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but not for author uploaded videos. The product does not provide controls for audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML):

  • As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, Authors are not able to define textual alternatives for content they upload.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most parts of the product are functional for users with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text is rendered with insufficient contrast. 
  • As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, while browser zoom up to 200% is supported, in some cases, touch screen users may be unable to zoom content.
  • As noted in 1.4.10 Reflow, some content does not reflow appropriately at the required pixel width.
  • As noted in 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast, some graphical controls and content, and some borderlines necessary to understand content do not provide sufficient contrast. 
  • As noted in 1.4.12 Text Spacing, in some cases, content is cut off when spacing is increased.

Authored Content (HTML): The product supports usage with limited vision.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most of the product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, in some cases, color is used to convey selection, error, or other information without textual and visual equivalents

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: The product supports usage without hearing, with exceptions:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete.
  • As noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete, and the audio and captions can be out of sync by up to several seconds. 
  • As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning playback, the product displays captions in third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but does not display captions in author uploaded videos.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product provides caption controls for third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but not for author uploaded videos. The product does not provide controls for audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides captions for third-party hosted videos, but does not support captions in author uploaded videos:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors cannot provide captions for audio in uploaded video content.
  • As noted in 7.1.3 Preservation of captioning, the product does not preserve captions from author uploaded videos.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: The product supports usage without hearing, with exceptions:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete.
  • As noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), auto-generated captions are provided, but are sometimes incorrect or incomplete, and the audio and captions can be out of sync by up to several seconds. 
  • As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning playback, the product displays captions in third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but does not display captions in author uploaded videos.
  • As noted in 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description, the product provides caption controls for third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but not for author uploaded videos. The product does not provide controls for audio descriptions.

Authored Content (HTML): The product provides captions for third-party hosted videos, but does not support captions in author uploaded videos:

  • As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors cannot provide captions for audio in uploaded video content.
  • As noted in 7.1.3 Preservation of captioning, the product does not preserve captions from author uploaded videos.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not require the use of speech.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Much of the product is functional with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, many links, image links, and buttons in the main content area of pages do not provide visible keyboard focus.

Authored Content (HTML): Some authored content is functional with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, the focusable elements in the horizontal gallery of images do not provide visible keyboard focus.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product is functional with limited reach.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not include content that flashes.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product provides features for simpler, easier use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities. The product provides icons and supplements these with text, as well as providing the ability to change the interface language to 19 languages.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.

4.2.11 Privacy

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can create content which maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

5.1 Closed Functionality

Not Applicable

The product does not have closed functionality.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product does not have accessibility features requiring activation.

5.3 Biometrics

Not Applicable

The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product.

5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion

Does Not Support

In authored content, the product does not preserve captions or separate audio description tracks from author uploaded videos.

5.5.1 Means of operation

Not Applicable

The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.

5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility

Not Applicable

This product does not have operable parts.

5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status

Not Applicable

The product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

The product does not have locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Not Applicable

The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat.

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Not Applicable

The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad.

5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Supports

The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required.

Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes: 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

7.1.1 Captioning playback

Partially Supports

The product displays captions in third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but does not display captions in author uploaded videos.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization

Supports

Where the product displays captions for prerecorded videos, the product preserves synchronization between the audio and the corresponding captions.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning

Partially Supports

In authored content, the product preserves and displays captions from third-party hosted prerecorded videos but does not preserve captions from author uploaded videos.

7.2.1 Audio description playback

Does Not Support

The product does not provide a mechanism to play audio description.

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization

Not Applicable

The product does not play audio descriptions.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description

Does Not Support

In authored content, the product does not preserve separate audio description tracks from author uploaded videos.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Partially Supports

The product provides caption controls for third-party hosted prerecorded videos, but not for author uploaded videos. The product does not provide controls for audio descriptions.

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Notes:

 

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services

See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.5 Object information

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.7 Values

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.10 Text

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.11 List of available actions

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.15 Change notification

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Not Applicable

Not applicable to web.

11.6.1 User control of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features

Supports

The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.

11.7 User preferences

Not Applicable

Web pages are isolated from their underlying platform.

11.8.2 Accessible content creation

See WCAG 2.x section

The product enables authors to create content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. Most authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content.

11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations

Does Not Support

In authored content, the product does not preserve captions or separate audio description tracks from author uploaded videos.

11.8.4 Repair assistance

Not Applicable

The product does not have accessibility checking functionality.

11.8.5 Templates

Not Applicable

The product does not provide templates for authored content.

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.

 

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable 

 

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