Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Behance
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: November 2021
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 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

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

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

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

Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V3.1.1 (2019-11)

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

All WCAG sections 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.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)
11.8.2 (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 sufficient text alternatives for most images and image links, such as user’s avatars and project image links.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow authors to provide text alternatives for images and videos.

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)
11.8.2 (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): Authors can provide a media alternative for uploaded audio-only and video-only content.

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)
11.8.2 (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: The product contains audio content in livestream media auto-generated closed captions are provided for most instances. Exceptions include:

Captions do not identify the speaker
Some words are not correct or are not synchronized with the audio.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow authors to provide captions in videos uploaded to projects.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.3 (Web)
10.1.2.3 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not provide audio description or a transcript for previously recorded livestream videos.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can embed video with description in the primary audio track or media with transcript.

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.4 (Web)
10.1.2.4 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not provide captions for livestream videos.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.2.5 (Web)
10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)
11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not provide audio description for previously aired livestream video.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can embed video with 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)
11.8.2 (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: Some structure and relationship information, such as some section headings, is provided through element semantics. However, most structure and relationship information is not provided programmatically or in text, such as:

Occasionally, headings lack structural markup. Where heading markup is used, the heading’s level is sometimes inappropriate for the visual level of the heading and is sometimes used unnecessarily to achieve visual presentation rather than to structure content.
Some form fields rely on placeholder text to label input without a programmatic label.
In some cases, on-screen label elements are not explicitly associated with the fields.
Some lists are not marked up properly.
Some visually grouped form controls are not programmatically grouped

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow authors to provide appropriate programmatic or textual equivalents for most visual structure and relationship information, such as heading structure.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.3.2 (Web)
10.1.3.2 (Non-web document)
11.1.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence.

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)
11.8.2 (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)
11.8.2 (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)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Partially Support

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most input fields in the product do not collect information about the user. However, some input fields collect information about the user and do not programmatically convey their purpose. Examples include:

Common fields, such as first and last name fields when editing a user profile, lack autocomplete features.

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)
11.8.2 (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:

Page tabs and active pages in a list of pages use color alone to indicate current page.

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)
11.8.2 (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 contain a lot of audio that plays automatically. Exceptions includes:

Livestream videos play 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)
11.8.2 (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 include:

Many variations of gray text over white background have insufficient contrast.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements.

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.4 (Web)
10.1.4.4 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. Exceptions include:

Meta tag is used with elements that restricts users’ ability to pinch-and-zoom in mobile view.

Authored Content (HTML): Using browser zoom, text can be resized up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality.

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.5 (Web)
10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product uses text instead of images of text.

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)
11.8.2 (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, most content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions. Exceptions include:

Some content is lost.

Some content required two-dimensional scrolling.

Authored Content (HTML): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, authored content is presented without loss of information or functionality.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.11 (Web)
10.1.4.11 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.11 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most meaningful non-text content elements, such as image buttons, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:

Carousel components’ navigation controls

Tooltip controls

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)
11.8.2 (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 functions of the product support the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality. Exceptions include:

Text is cut off when overriding text spacing on the Livestreams page.

Authored Content (HTML): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion to the extent allowable by the user’s viewer application.

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.1.4.13 (Web)
10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)
11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which meets this criterion.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus.

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)
11.8.2 (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): Partially Supports

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

Drag-and-drop functionality does not have equivalent keyboard access.

Many custom controls lack keyboard access.

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

Embedded video controls are not keyboard accessible.

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.1.2 (Web)
10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)
11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not include keyboard traps.

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)
11.8.2 (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)
11.8.2 (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)
11.8.2 (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 elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. Exceptions include:

Animation that steps through the live videos does not provide a mechanism to stop, pause or hide it.

Work in Progress projects cycle through without a mechanism to stop, pause, or hide it.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.

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)
11.8.2 (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): Authors can ensure that content does not flash.

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
11.8.2 (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 skip links to bypass most repeated blocks, such as the top navigation links. Exceptions include:

With the JAWS screen reader, the skip links are not functional.

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
11.8.2 (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 titles of pages describe their purpose. Exceptions include:

Livestreams landing page lacks a meaningful title.

Authored Content (HTML): The product allows authors to customize the page title.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.3 (Web)
10.2.4.3 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:

Infinite scrolling used on multiple pages creates infinite elements in the focus order.

Many hidden elements are in the focus order, such as hidden slides in carousel components.

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

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.4 (Web)
10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

User profile image links lack meaningful accessible names.

Project image links lack meaningful accessible names.

Links in the footer navigation area lack meaningful link text.

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

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.5 (Web)
10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Users can locate web pages in the product through the top navigation links.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content is not more than one page.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.4.6 (Web)
10.2.4.6 (Non-web document)
11.2.4.6 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Headings and labels are descriptive. Exceptions include:

Some buttons lack unique labels.

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)
11.8.2 (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 focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:

Elements, such as Author’s name links, do not show focus on some pages.

Search suggestion list elements do not have a highly visible focus indicator.

Elements in the Profile Edit dialog do not show a visual focus indicator.

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

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)
11.8.2 (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)
11.8.2 (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): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

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)
11.8.2 (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: When present, the accessible names of controls, such as buttons, contain the text of their visible labels.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain user interface controls.

2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.2.5.4 (Web)
10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)
11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not have functionality 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)
11.8.2 (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 language is programmatically determinable for most pages. However, a few pages have an incorrect language attribute value used.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored Content identifies the language of the page programmatically.

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.1.2 (Web)
10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support

Web: Changes of language for passages or phrases, such as the language selection in the footer, cannot be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow authors to set the language for individual phrases within contents.

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)
11.8.2 (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): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.2.2 (Web)
10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)
11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

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

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain user input controls.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.2.3 (Web)
10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, such as the top navigation links, 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
11.8.2 (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): Authored content does not contain functional components that appear repeatedly within a set of web 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)
11.8.2 (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: Where input errors are detected, error messages are not properly rendered or associated with the fields in error.

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)
11.8.2 (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 input fields. Exceptions include:

Authored content does not detect input errors.

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)
11.8.2 (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 contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction.

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.3.3.4 (Web)
10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)
11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

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)
11.8.2 (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 most product functions, elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs are unique. Exceptions include:

Some elements contain ID attributes that are not unique.

Authored Content (HTML): Elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs are unique.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.4.1.2 (Web)
10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)
11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

501 (Web)(Software)
504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs)

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Does Not Support

Web: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Examples include:

Page tabs lack role and state information.

Multiple links missing an HREF attribute lack the proper role.

Multiple controls that have attached menus do not convey their state properly, such as the Share Your Work control in the global header navigation.

Multiple custom controls do not convey their name, role, or state information.

Authored Content (HTML): Controls used in Authored content, such as the Play button for videos, lack programmatic name and role information.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

9.4.1.3 (Web)
10.4.1.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
12.1.2 (Product Docs)
12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product does not contain status messages.

Authored Content (HTML): Authored content does not contain status messages.

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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Support

Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:

As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, some images and image links lack meaningful text alternatives.

As noted in 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative, the product does not provide audio description for pre-recorded livestreams.

As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, headings and list structures lack proper markup, form fields lack programmatic labels and proper grouping.

As noted in 1.4.2 Audio Control, audio plays automatically for livestream videos.

As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard.

As noted in 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide, the product has animation with no mechanism to pause, stop, or hide it.

As noted in 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, screen reader users are not able to use the links to bypass blocks of navigation content.

As noted in 2.4.2 Page Titled, some pages lack meaningful titles.

As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, the focus order of elements is not logical in some instances.

As noted in 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context), some links do not provide meaningful accessible names.

As noted in 3.1.1 Language of Page and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, some pages lack valid language.

As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, error messages are not properly conveyed to screen reader users.

As noted in 4.1.1 Parsing, some elements lack unique IDs.

As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, multiple controls lack programmatic name, role, state, and value information.

Authored Content (HTML): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:

As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, there is no way to provide text alternatives to images.

As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the product does not provide proper markup for most visual structures.

As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements in authored content cannot be operated through a keyboard.

As noted in 3.1.2 Language of Parts, there is no way to provide inline language changes.

As noted in 4.1.1 Parsing, some elements lack unique IDs.

As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, multiple controls lack programmatic name, role, state, and value information.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:

As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), some text lacks sufficient contrast.

As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, the product disables pinch-and-zoom in Mobile view.

Authored Content (PHTML): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Web: Partially Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:

As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, the product relies on color alone to convey important information.

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

302.4 Without Hearing

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without hearing. Examples include:

As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), auto-generated captions for prerecorded livestream videos are not accurate.

As noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), the product does not provide captioning for livestream videos.

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

As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), the product does not allow authors to provide captions for uploaded videos.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Web: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited hearing. Examples include:

As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), auto-generated captions for prerecorded livestream videos are not accurate.

As noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), the product does not provide captioning for livestream videos.

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

As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), the product does not allow authors to provide captions for uploaded videos.

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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (HTML): Partially Supports

Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation or strength. Examples include:

As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, multiple controls and functionality cannot be accessed with the keyboard.

As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, multiple unnecessary keyboard stops exist in the product.

As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not have a focus indicator.

Authored Content (HTML): Some functionality of the authored content is not usable with limited manipulation or strength. Examples include:

As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some controls cannot be accessed with the keyboard.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

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.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Web: Supports

Authored Content (HTML): Supports

Web: The product is functional for users 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.

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.x AA

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG 2.x section.

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

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 2.x section.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Does Not Support

When converting content, such a video with captions and audio description, the product does not preserve the accessibility information of the source format.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Supports

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 on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.

EN 301 549 Report

Notes:

Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision