Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Lightroom CC 2017 v0.10

Product Description: Organize, edit, and share your photos from anywhere.

Date: September 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 Adobe Lightroom CC 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: Supports with Exceptions

Software: Text alternatives are provided for many instances of non-text content, with the following exceptions:

  • Buttons containing icons, such as the Detail, Photo Gird, and Square Grid views.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Software: Visual presentation of user interface elements, such as the tabular view of images in an album, is not conveyed programmatically.

Headings within panels, such as Light and Color in the Edit panel do not convey their visual importance programmatically.

Groups of controls, such as the ratings stars, rely on visual proximity to imply a relationship to users.

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

Software: The product presents 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

  

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: Does Not Support

  

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

Software: The product does not include 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: Supports with Exceptions

Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:

  • Navigating to content located within a newly displayed panel. 
  • Placing photos into a previously existing album.

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

Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.

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

Software: The product 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

Software: The product 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

  • 9.2.19 (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

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.20 (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

Software: 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

  

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

  

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

  

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

Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface.

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

  

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

  

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: Does Not Support

  

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 with Exceptions

Software: Exceptions include:

  • Groups of form field controls, such as the Rating buttons, do not contain labels explaining the purpose of the group.

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

Software: The software 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: Supports with Exceptions

Software: Exceptions include:

  • The preferences tabs do not contain appropriate role or state information 
  • States information is not conveyed for grouped controls, such as the Rating or Views buttons

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

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

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

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

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 with Exceptions

Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements; Exceptions include:

  • The Search label text has insufficient color contrast 
  • Labels for sliders within the Edit panel contain insufficient color contrast

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

  

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

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

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

Software: 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

Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.

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

Software: The keyboard focus indicator is visible by default.

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

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

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

Software: 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

Software: 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: Does Not Support

  

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

Software: The product 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

Software: As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, information is not consistently programmatically conveyed within the product.

As noted within 2.1.1 Keyboard, some features cannot be accessed solely through the keyboard.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Software: The product allows text to be enlarged up to 400%; however, as described in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), sufficient contrast is provided on only some elements. As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Software: As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information.

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use.

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require speech for use.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Does Not Support

Software: While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require reach or strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: 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 or controls and panes. In addition, occasional visible popups are used to communicate the purpose of input fields.

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

The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.

502.3 Accessibility Services

See 502.3.1-502.3.14

  

502.3.1 Object Information

Supports with Exceptions

The product rarely exposes the name, role and state or value of objects to assistive technologies, as noted 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.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Does Not Support

The product does not expose the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

502.3.4 Values

Supports with Exceptions

The product rarely exposes the values and text of controls and inputs to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Does Not Support

Values and text of controls and inputs cannot be set or modified by assistive technologies.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Supports with Exceptions

The product exposes label relationships 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

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.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

The product exposes text content to assistive technologies.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to modify text content.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Does Not Support

The product does not expose information about actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Supports with Exceptions

The product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Does Not Support

The product does not expose information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies, as noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, or selection.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Does Not Support

The product does not notify assistive technologies 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

The product supports platform accessibility settings.

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

Not Applicable

The product does not provide controls for volume adjustment.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Not Applicable

The product does not provide controls for program selection.

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 preserves metadata stored in images.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Not Applicable

The product is not capable of exporting PDF content.

504.3 Prompts

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

The product does not provide templates for content creation.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Notes: Conformance information for Support Documentation and Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.

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

Software: As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, information is not consistently programmatically conveyed within the product.

As noted within 2.1.1 Keyboard, some features cannot be accessed solely through the keyboard.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Software: The product allows text to be enlarged up to 400%; however, as described in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), sufficient contrast is provided on only some elements. As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Supports with Exceptions

Software: As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require hearing for use.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require speech for use.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Software: Does Not Support

Software: While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Supports

Software: The product does not require reach, so it is usable by people with limited reach.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure

Software: Supports

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

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Software: 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 or controls and panes. In addition, occasional visible popups are used to communicate the purpose of input fields.

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

Software: The product 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, relying instead on 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 has limited ability to modify metadata of the edited images and does preserve metadata.

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 provide a keyboard or keypad.

5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Supports

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

Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 9: Web

Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes: Not Applicable

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 7, 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

Supports with Exceptions

The Product exposes the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.

11.3.2.7 Values

Does Not Support

The product does not expose values to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.8 Label relationships

Supports with Exceptions

The product exposes label relationships to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.

11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Supports with Exceptions

The product exposes hierarchical relationships to assistive technologies, except 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 text content to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.11 List of available actions

Supports

The product exposes actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions

Supports

The product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects.

11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes

Supports

The product exposes information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies.

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.

11.3.2.15 Change notification

Supports with Exceptions

The product notifies assistive technologies of events related to user interactions except:

When tree structures, such as the project components in the Project Manager pane and the contents of the Table of Contents, are expanded or collapsed by the user.

When tables, such as in the Topic List pane, are sorted by a different heading or order.

11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Supports

States and properties of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technologies.

11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Supports

Values and text of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technologies.

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

The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.

11.5 User preferences

Supports with Exceptions

The product supports some platform accessibility settings, except: The product does not fully support the Windows platform’s high contrast themes.

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 preserves metadata stored in images.

11.6.4 Repair assistance

Not Applicable

The product does is not able to detect if authored content conforms to clauses 9 or 10.

11.6.5 Templates

Not Applicable

The product does not provide templates for content creation.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

Notes: Conformance information for Documentation and Support Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable

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