Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Character Animator CC 2018

Product Description: Adobe Character Animator CC is a desktop application software product that combines live motion-capture with a multi-track recording system to control layered 2D puppets.

Date: December 2017

Contact information: access@adobe.com

Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.

Evaluation Methods Used: Testing the product involved extensive use of leading assistive technologies 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 standards/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

Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, at http://mandate376.standards.eu/standard

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.
  • Supports with Exceptions: 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 2.0 Report

Sections 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 2.0 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.

Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A

Notes:

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1 (Web) 
  • 10.2.1 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.1 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.1 (Closed Functionality Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product uses several image icons as part of the interface, such as on the Scene and Properties panels. These icons provide labels as tooltips when a user hovers over them using the mouse. However, this information is not available to screen reader users or keyboard-only users.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not provide non-text content that requires a text alternative.

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

  • 9.2.2 (Web) 
  • 10.2.2 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.2 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.2.1 and 
  • 11.2.2.2.2 (Closed Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content.

Authored Content (Video): The product allows an author to record an audio description of what would otherwise be video-only media.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.3 (Web) 
  • 10.2.3 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.3 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires captions.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create, edit, and export captions for audio content.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4 (Web) 
  • 10.2.4 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.4 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.4 (Closed Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires 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

  • 9.2.7 (Web) 
  • 10.2.7 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.7 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.7 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: With the exception of application menus and some values of edit fields, most objects in the product, including tab panels, buttons, and tree controls, do not provide textual name information and relationships to assistive technology.

Text labels are available on all controls, including tooltips on mouse over for image controls and buttons, but are not available programmatically. When panel information is available, all panels expose the same programmatic name, none of which accurately describe panel purpose.

Authored Content (Video): Criteria 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), and 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) cover text alternatives for authored content, causing 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, to be not applicable.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.8 (Web) 
  • 10.2.8 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.8 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.8 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence.

Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors the ability to present content in a meaningful sequence.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.9 (Web) 
  • 10.2.9 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.9 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.9 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Exceptions include:

  • When items can be rotated, such as the Gravity direction and Wind direction controls in the Physics section of the Properties panel, there is no textual indication as to whether items are being rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.

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

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

  • 9.2.10 (Web)
  • 10.2.10 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.10 (Software)
  • 11.2.2.10 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.11 (Web) 
  • 10.2.11 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.11 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.11 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Audio content can be controlled by the user.

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

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

  • 9.2.15 (Web)
  • 10.2.15 (non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.15 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.15 (Closed Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not have focusable elements.

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.16 (Web)
  • 10.2.16 (non-web document) 11.2.1.16 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.16 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not have focusable elements.

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

  • 9.2.17 (Web) 
  • 10.2.17 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.17 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.17 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not include time limits.

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not include time limits.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.18 (Web) 
  • 10.2.18 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.18 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.18 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Moving, blinking, scrolling, and auto-updating information can be paused, stopped or hidden by the user.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not include elements which automatically 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

  • 9.2.19 (Web) 
  • 10.2.19 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.19 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.19 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

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

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

  • 9.2.20 (Web)
  • 10.2.20 (non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.1.20 (Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.2.20 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.21 (Web) 
  • 10.2.21 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.21 (Software) - Does not apply 
  • 11.2.2.21 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a page title.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.22 (Web) 
  • 10.2.22 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.22 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.22 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not have focusable elements.

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.23 (Web) 
  • 10.2.23 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.23 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.23 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not contain links.

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

  • 9.2.27 (Web) 
  • 10.2.27 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.27 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.27 (Closed Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. The language of the product is set based on the version installed by the user.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a programmatically determined language.

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

  • 9.2.29 (Web) 
  • 10.2.29 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.29 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.29 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not have focusable elements.

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.30 (Web) 
  • 10.2.30 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.30 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.30 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Exceptions include: Activation of the crown controls on behaviors do not alert users to which other controls become active.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components.

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

  • 9.2.33 (Web) 
  • 10.2.33 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.33 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.33 (Closed Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text; exceptions include:

  • Some form fields will automatically adjust an invalid value to fit a predetermined maximum or minimum without providing an error. 

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components.

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.34 (Web) 
  • 10.2.34 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.34 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.34 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Labels are provided for input fields.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components that would require labels or instructions.

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

  • 9.2.37 (Web) 
  • 10.2.37 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.37 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.37 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.38 (Web) 
  • 10.2.38 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.38 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.38 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not contain sufficient information about most user interface elements, including the identity, operation and state of the elements.

Form fields and buttons provide visual labels, but these labels are not programmatically associated. As a result, no textual name is available to assistive technologies.

In some cases, name information is not appropriate. All tab panels contain the same uninformative programmatic name, despite being visually labelled appropriately.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components.

Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Notes:

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5 (Web) 
  • 10.2.5 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.5 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support

Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can stream content live to certain platforms, but the stream does not provide support for captions. Authors may be able to provide live captions independently through their live streaming platform.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.6 (Web) 
  • 10.2.6 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.6 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.6 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not provide prerecorded video content that requires audio description.

Authored Content (Video): Users can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media.

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

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.12 (Web) 
  • 10.2.12 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.12 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.12 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Text in the product meets the contrast requirements.

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

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.13 (Web) 
  • 10.2.13 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.13 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.13 (Closed Software) 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product relies on platform software to support the resizing of text.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content only contains text exempted by the criterion.

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.14 (Web) 
  • 10.2.14 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.14 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.14 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of presenting text in a wide variety of styles.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.24 (Web) 
  • 10.2.24 (non-web document) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.1.24 (Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.2.24 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.25 (Web) 
  • 10.2.25 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.25 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.25 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product uses headings and labels to identify topic and purpose.

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

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.26 (Web) 
  • 10.2.26 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.26 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.26 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The keyboard focus indicator is visible by default.

Authored Content (Video): Authored Content does not have focusable elements.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.28 (Web) 
  • 10.2.28 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.28 (Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.2.28 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a programmatically determined language.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.31 (Web) 
  • 10.2.31 (non-web document) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.1.31 (Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.2.31 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.32 (Web) 
  • 10.2.32 (non-web document) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.1.32 (Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.2.2.32 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.35 (Web) 
  • 10.2.35 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.35 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.35 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports

Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components.

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)

Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria 

  • 9.2.36 (Web) 
  • 10.2.36 (non-web document) 
  • 11.2.1.36 (Software) 
  • 11.2.2.36 (Closed Software) – Does not apply 
  • 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool) 
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs) 
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

2017 Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions or modify user-controllable data.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not process legal commitments or financial transactions or modify user-controllable data.

2017 Section 508 Report

Notes:

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: As detailed in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most icons used do not have alternative text that can be read by screen readers. Additionally, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

Users without vision will face challenges in interacting with user interface elements due to a lack of programmatic names, and roles, as discussed previously in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide sufficient audio description for authored content to ensure it can be used by users without vision.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has at least one visual mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to successfully interact with authored content by, among other techniques, including text with sufficient color contrast.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure users without the perception of color are able to successfully interact with authored content by not using color alone to convey meaning.

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports with Exceptions

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning for prerecorded content; however, as noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), captioning for live streams is not available within the product.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports with Exceptions

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning for prerecorded content; however, as noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), captioning for live streams is not available within the product.

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: While speech can be recorded while using the software, alternate methods exist for recording that do not require user speech.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not require speech input or control, making it is usable by people without speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

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

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls. The UI also provides multiple options for configuring the layout and panels. In addition, visible labels are used to communicate the purpose of input fields, and standard system dialogs are used consistently to communicate error messages.

Authored Content (Video): 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:

501 General

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.0 section.

See information in the WCAG section

502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

502.2 Documented Accessibility Features

See 502.2.1-502.2.2

  

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features

Supports with Exceptions

The product does not disrupt accessibility features of the Windows platform, except High Contrast Mode.

502.3 Accessibility Services

See 502.3.1-502.3.14

  

502.3.1 Object Information

Does Not Support

Object’s properties are not programmatically determinable, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Does Not Support

States and properties of controls and inputs cannot be set or modified by assistive technologies, as described in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Does Not Support

Row, column, and header information is not exposed, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

502.3.4 Values

Supports with Exceptions

Values and text of controls and inputs are rarely exposed, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Does Not Support

States and properties cannot be set or modified by assistive technology.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Supports with Exceptions

Label relationships are exposed to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Does Not Support

Hierarchical relationships are not exposed to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

Text content is exposed to assistive technologies.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

Where text content can be modified, it can be modified using assistive technology.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Does Not Support

Information about actions which can be taken on objects is not exposed to assistive technology.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Supports with Exceptions

Actions on objects can be performed by assistive technology, except as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 2.1.1 Keyboard.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Does Not Support

Information to track focus, insertion point, and selection is rarely exposed to assistive technology, as noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Supports

Where it appears, focus can be moved and modified along with insertion point and selection.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Does Not Support

Assistive technology is not notified of events related to user interactions.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

503 Applications

503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

503.2 User Preferences

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports some platform accessibility settings, except: In Windows High Contrast Mode, only part of the UI changes into high-contrast, while the main menu bar/ribbon and other features of the pane structure do not.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology.

503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

See 503.4.1-503.4.2

  

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Supports

The product provides controls to toggle captions display during video playback when editing a project and when caption tracks are available.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Supports

The product provides controls to toggle audio tracks and description during video playback when editing a project.

504 Authoring Tools

504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”)

See WCAG 2.0 section

See information in WCAG section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Supports

The product allows inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Not Applicable

The product does not support exporting content as PDF.

504.3 Prompts

Does Not Support

The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform.

504.4 Templates

Does Not Support

The product does not provide any templates for creating content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA.

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: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: As detailed in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most icons used do not have alternative text that can be read by screen readers. Additionally, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

Users without vision will face challenges in interacting with user interface elements due to a lack of programmatic names, and roles, as discussed previously in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide sufficient audio description to content to ensure they can be used by users without vision.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has at least one visual mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to successfully interact with authored content by, among other techniques, including text with sufficient color contrast.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure users without the perception of color are able to successfully interact with authored content by not using color alone to convey meaning.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports with Exceptions

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning for prerecorded content; however, as noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), captioning for live streams is not available within the product.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports with Exceptions

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning for prerecorded content; however, as noted in 1.2.4 Captions (Live), captioning for live streams is not available within the product.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: While speech can be recorded while using the software, the product has existing alternate methods for recording that do not require vocal capability.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not require speech input or control, making it is usable by people without vocal capability.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. However, the product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation.

The product does not provide any components that should be operated using force/strength.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach.

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

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The user interface for the product does not contain elements which flash or other features likely to trigger photosensitive seizures.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can design content to not flash, or flash within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls. The UI also provides multiple options for configuring the layout and panels. In addition, visible labels are used to communicate the purpose of input fields, and standard system dialogs are used consistently to communicate error messages.

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

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

5.1 Closed Functionality

Not Applicable

5.1.2.2-5.1.6.2 are not applicable for this product.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product does not have specific documented accessibility features. The software instead relies upon platform accessibility features.

5.3 Biometrics

Not Applicable

The product does not rely on biological characteristics.

5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion

Supports

The product allows for inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility.

5.5.1 Means of operation

Not Applicable

The product does not contain operable parts.

5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility

Not Applicable

The product does not contain operable parts.

5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status

Not Applicable

The product does not contain locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

The product does not contain locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Not Applicable

The product relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality.

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Not Applicable

The product does not supply 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

Supports

The product allows adding, importing and viewing captions for the video content.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization

Supports

The product preserves synchronization between the audio and corresponding captions.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning

Supports

The product allows inserting captions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility.

7.2.1 Audio description playback

Supports

The product allows adding, selecting and playing audio tracks and descriptions.

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization

Supports

The product preserves synchronization between the audio/visual content and the corresponding audio description.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description

Supports

The product allows inserting audio tracks or descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Supports

The product provides controls to toggle captions and audio descriptions.

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 9: Web

Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

10.2.1 - 10.2.38

See WCAG 2.0 section

See information in WCAG section

10.2.39 Caption positioning

Supports

The product allows users to position and place captions appropriately, avoiding any relevant information to be obscured from the synchronized media.

10.2.40 Audio description timing

Supports

The product allows inserting and editing audit tracks and descriptions, avoiding any relevant information to be obscured from the synchronized media.

Chapter 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality)

See WCAG 2.0 section

See information in WCAG section

11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality)

Not Applicable

  

11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services

Does Not Support

The product does not properly implement the UI Automation accessibility API on Windows, preventing use of accessibility services which are part of the Windows platform.

11.3.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

The product is not assistive technology.

11.3.2.5 Object information

Supports with Exceptions

The product exposes the name, role and state or value of objects to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Does Not Support

The product does not expose the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.7 Values

Supports with Exceptions

The product rarely exposes values and text of controls and inputs, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

11.3.2.8 Label relationships

Does Not Support

The product does not expose label relationships to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Does Not Support

The product does not expose hierarchical relationships to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

11.3.2.10 Text

Supports

The product exposes editable text content to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.11 List of available actions

Does Not Support

The product’s buttons, checkboxes, and select elements do not expose any programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions

Supports

On controls that can be navigated to using assistive technologies, the product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects.

11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Supports with Exceptions

Some of the product elements, such as text fields, expose information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies. However, many controls do not expose visual and programmatic focus information to assistive technology.

11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection on those elements that can gain focus.

11.3.2.15 Change notification

Does Not Support

The product does not notify assistive technology of events related to user interactions. Similarly, assistive technology is not informed of state changes such as when range handles are moved.

11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Supports with Exceptions

The product allows states and properties to be modified by users but does not expose those changes to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Supports

The product allows text and values to be set by assistive technologies when those elements are available.

11.4.1 User control of accessibility features

Not Applicable

The product is not platform software.

11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features

Supports with Exceptions

The product does not disrupt accessibility features of the Windows platform, except High Contrast Mode.

11.5 User preferences

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports some platform accessibility settings, except: In Windows High Contrast Mode, only part of the UI changes into high-contrast, while the main menu bar/ribbon and other features of the pane structure do not.

11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”)

See WCAG 2.0 section

See information in WCAG section

11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations

Supports

The product allows inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility.

11.6.4 Repair assistance

Does Not Support

The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform.

11.6.5 Templates

Does Not Support

The product does not provide any templates for creating content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable

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