Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 – December 2018

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: Adobe Experience Manager 6.5 Forms Designer
Product Description: Designer is a point-and-click graphical form design tool that simplifies the creation of forms. Form recipients can fill a form online, submit the data, and print it, or print and fill the form by hand. You can design a form, define its logic, and modify it to match paper counterparts or to meet strict legislative requirements. Form developers can use Designer to create applications that generate dynamic, data-driven documents and produce customized business documents for print, web, or archival. 
Date: January 2020
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe AEM Forms Designer involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.

 

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline

Included in Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

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

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

Yes

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) 

Yes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

  • Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
  • Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
  • Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
  • Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
  • Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.

 

WCAG 2.x Report

This section also documents conformance with:

  • EN 301 549:  Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
  • Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.  

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output:  Supports

Software: Non-text content within AEM Forms Designer, when present, contains appropriate textual alternatives.

PDF Output: When content creators supply information within AEM Forms Designer, label information will be transferred to output PDF content.

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: No audio-only or video-only content is present within AEM Forms Designer.

PDF Output: No audio-only or video-only content will be exported from AEM Forms Designer.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.2 (Web)
  • 10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.2.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not include any prerecorded audio or video content.

PDF Output: Content authored by AEM Forms Designer will not include any prerecorded audio or video content

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not include any prerecorded audio or video content.

PDF Output: PDF content output from AEM Forms Designer does not include any prerecorded audio or video content.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not include live audio or video content.

PDF Output: AEM Forms Designer output does not include live audio or video content.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not include prerecorded video content.

PDF Output: AEM Forms Designer output does not include prerecorded video content.

Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.1 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

 

Software: The majority of content within AEM Forms Designer contains information about relationships programmatically. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because within the Design view, content, such as tables, does not have any programmatic relationships set and some groups of forms fields are not set within a GroupBox.

PDF Output: Content creators can generate forms where information and relationships are conveyed programmatically. Labels can be explicitly associated with form fields, table headers with columns, and headings.

 

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Reading order of content within AEM Forms Designer is logical and intuitive.

PDF Output: Content creators can explicitly define the focus and reading order of exported PDF content within AEM Forms Designer, using either automatic and custom reading / focus orders.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.3 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.3.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The AEM Forms Designer uses programmatic methods, such as tree structures within the hierarchy pane, to expose parent-child relationships, rather than rely on visual location to imply meaning. Shape, size, and orientation are not used to imply meaning.

PDF Output: PDF output can be generated in a fashion so that sensory characteristics are not used as the sole means of conveying information.

Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:

Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.1 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The AEM Forms Designer interface does not rely on color coding as the only means of conveying information.

PDF Output: Content creators can design PDF forms so that color is not used as the sole means of indicating information.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.2 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: No audio within the AEM Forms Designer plays automatically.

PDF Output: No audio will automatically play within PDF output of AEM Forms Designer.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.3 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The majority of content within AEM Forms Designer contains sufficient color contrast, displaying black text on white or grey backgrounds. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because the “HOW TO” and “TIP” text appears in a light orange color, on a white background.

PDF Output: Content creators are able to generate forms that contain sufficient color contrast ratios.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Most components within AEM Forms Designer will respect platform standard magnification. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because some content will not scale appropriately, notably the toolbar items. Additionally, some content is lost when magnification occurs, notably on the Welcome to Designer dialog.

PDF Output: Content within AEM Forms Designer can be magnified to at least 200% without loss of content. 

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

  • 9.1.4.5 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer rarely uses images of text. A rating of Partially Supports has been given because the only instances of images of text are peripheral to the main application, and occur in a very limited capacity on tips dialogs.

PDF Output: Images of text are never required within any forms generated by AEM Forms Designer.

Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: User interface controls and functions in AEM Forms Designer can be executed via the keyboard, but a rating of Partially Supports has been given because the Signature Settings button and dialog, Inline hyperlinked text in palettes, and "Corners" controls in Border panel cannot be executed via the keyboard.

PDF Output: Content within the PDF output can be accessed through the use of the keyboard.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not have controls which trap keyboard focus.

PDF Output: PDF content generated within AEM Forms Designer does not contain 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

  • 9.2.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.2.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not have time limits.

PDF Output: PDF content output by AEM Forms Designer does not present users with timeouts.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.2.2 (Web)
  • 10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not have time limits.

PDF Output: PDF content output by AEM Forms Designer does not present users with timeouts.

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not include elements which move, blink, scroll or auto-update.

PDF Output: Content creators are able to design forms within AEM Forms Designer that do not have animation. Additionally, no content within forms auto-updates.

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.3.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.3.1(Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer does not include elements which flash.

PDF Output: Content creators can design forms that do not flash at all, or that flash less than three times per second.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.1 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

 

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Does not apply.

PDF Output: PDF Forms do not contain blocks of repeated content unless specifically designed.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.2 (Web)
  • 10.2.4.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.4.2 (Open Functionality Software) - Does not apply
  • 11.2.4.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer windows, and modal dialogs contain appropriate and descriptive page titles.

PDF Output: Content creators are able to specify meaningful titles.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The focus order of form field controls within AEM Forms Designer is logical.

PDF Output: AEM Forms Designer provides both automatic and manual methods to specify a logical focus order for forms exported through the product.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Links within AEM Forms Designer, such as the How To links, all contain appropriate labels ensuring users will be able to determine what the purpose of a link is.

PDF Output: Content creators can supply informative link names within forms.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Does not apply.

PDF Output: Output generated by AEM Forms Designer will not have multiple pages that are not sequential.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The labels for fields, tabs, and other controls within AEM Forms Designer are descriptive of their topic and purpose.

PDF Output: Content creators are able to set custom heading and label text, ensuring that all of these elements are informative of both their topic and purpose.

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.7 (Web)
  • 10.2.4.7 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.4.7 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.2.4.7 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: A high visible indication of focus is provided to elements as they receive keyboard focus. Typically, the native Windows focus indicator for a control is provided visually.

PDF Output: PDF content output by AEM Forms Designer uses the native PDF focus indicators.

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer contains content that is programmatically defined within the program.

PDF Output: By default, the language exported for Forms will be the default system language. However, content creators can specify separate languages for the entire page within AEM Forms Designer.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Content creators can add content that includes languages outside the product’s specified language, and AEM Forms Designer supports multiple character sets. However, a rating of Does Not Support has been given because no method exists to programmatically identify this content in another language.

PDF Output: PDF Output from AEM Forms Designer supports specifying alternative languages for passages of content.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.1 (Web)
  • 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.2.1 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The vast majority of content within AEM Forms Designer does not institute a change of context on focus. A rating of Partially Supports was given because of the tips and hints. By default, tip modals will display when a user navigates to content related to the tip dialog. AEM Forms Designer allows users to select to never show these dialogs again.

PDF Output: Content creators can design forms in such a way that no content changes on user focus.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: For the vast majority of content within AEM Forms Designer, no changes of context occur on input. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because when an object’s Appearance combobox has the option of “Custom” selected, a modal dialog pops up and context is changed to this dialog.

PDF Output: Content creators can design forms in such a way that no changes of context occur on user input.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Does not apply.

PDF Output: Repeated navigation elements, such as those that appear at the tops of pages, are able to be set in such a way that they have the same relative order every time they appear.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.4 (Web)
  • 10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply
  • 11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.3.2.4 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Does not apply.

PDF Output: Repeated components within PDF output can be designed by content creators so that they are consistently identified.

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.1 (Web)
  • 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.3.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Generally, AEM Forms Designer prevents user errors by disabling controls or input fields which cannot be used. If an error occurs, the user is informed using standard dialogs.

PDF Output: Content Creators can detect errors using the action builder and can add appropriate messages alerting users of errors.

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.2 (Web)
  • 10.3.3.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.3.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.3.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer provides labels for form field controls, indicating what information users should input.

PDF Output: AEM Forms Designer supports labelling of controls and actively helps content creators place labels next to form fields.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.3 (Web)
  • 10.3.3.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.3.3.3 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer detects when errors in form output may occur and provides prompts to users on how corrections can be made.

PDF Output: Content creators can provide methods to automatically detect errors, and supply suggestions for how to correct them.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Any changes to user controllable-data within AEM Forms Designer can be reversed if necessary. No legal commitments or financial transactions occur within AEM Forms Designer.

PDF Output: If PDF content designed within AEM Forms Designer submits legal or financial data, content creators are able to ensure data is either reversible, checked, or confirmed.

Guideline 4.1 Compatible:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.4.1.1 (Web)
  • 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.4.1.1.2 (Closed Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer is not implemented using a markup language.

PDF Output: The PDF format is not implemented using a markup language.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer largely provides name, role, and state information for controls. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because the Objects in the Welcome screen, such as the New Form button, color pickers in application dialog boxes, and palette names, are not available.

PDF Output: Using default components, content creators can create forms with appropriate names, roles, and values.

 

 

Revised Section 508 Report

Notes:
 

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted previously within success criteria 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 2.1.1, and 4.1.2, a large portion of the content of AEM Forms Designer does not require user vision to operate. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because certain areas, notably the Design view, will not be accessible.

PDF Output: PDF Forms designed by AEM Forms Designer can be used by users without requiring the use of vision.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The vast majority of content within AEM Forms Designer will be accessible to users with limited vision. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted within 1.4.3 Contrast and Section 508 502.2.2, not all content of AEM Forms Designer has sufficient color contrast, or conforms to Windows High Contrast mode.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored to be usable with limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, perception of color is never required to use AEM Forms Designer.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored to not require the perception of color.

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted within 1.2.2, and 1.2.4 no content within AEM Forms designer includes audio, and thus no portion of the application requires hearing.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer will have no audio content, and will not require user hearing.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted previously, no content within AEM Forms designer includes audio, and thus no portion of the application requires hearing.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer will have no audio content, and will not require user hearing.

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: No content within AEM Forms Designer requires user speech

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer will have not require user speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The majority of content within AEM Forms Designer will be usable with limited manipulation. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted in 2.1.1, some components are not entirely accessible through the use of the keyboard alone, most notably the design view. Elsewhere, components noted in 4.1.2 do not have fully sufficient accessible names, which may pose challenging for users of Dragon NaturallySpeaking to interact with.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored so that fine motor control or simultaneous manual operation is not required.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Users with limited strength will not find any issues in utilizing AEM Forms Designer. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because users with limited reach, who rely on the keyboard alone, may run into accessibility issues This was previously noted within 2.1.1 Keyboard.

PDF Output: Content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored to be operable with limited reach and strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer provides wizards and other features to assist users with limited cognitive, language and learning abilities. In addition, icons are often used in conjunction with words to provide multiple means of determining what a specific function does.

PDF Output: Content output by AEM Forms Designer can be authored with sufficient explanation and simplicity so as to be usable by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities.

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 5: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section.

502 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

Not applicable.

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features

Partially Supports

The majority of platform accessibility features are respected by AEM Forms Designer. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because certain sections, such as the Welcome modal dialog, the Tab Order list, and the images of text, do not respect high contrast mode settings.

502.3 Accessibility Services

See 502.3.1-502.3.14

Not applicable.

502.3.1 Object Information

Partially Supports

AEM Forms Designer largely provides name, role, and state information for controls. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted within 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, a number of exceptions exist. Most notably that the New Form button on the Welcome screen, color pickers in application dialog boxes, and palette names are not available.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information

Supports

States of controls within AEM Forms Designer are capable of being programmatically updated.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers

Does Not Support

Data table structure is implied to users within the hierarchy pane. However, a rating of Does Not Support has been given because no communication of table structure, including headings, is provided to users when navigating through the Design View pane.

502.3.4 Values

Supports

Values for controls are able to be programmatically determined by assistive technologies.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Supports

All values that can be set by users can be set programmatically within the User Interface.

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Supports

All label relationships between components are programmatically available to users.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Partially Supports

As noted within 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the majority of hierarchical relationships within AEM Forms Designer are programmatically defined. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because some exceptions exist.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

AEM Forms Designer exposes text content programmatically.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

AEM Forms Designer allows users, including those using assistive technologies, to edit text content.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Partially Supports

The vast majority of controls list the available actions to users. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls do not expose appropriate roles to users that identify the number of actions available.  

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Supports

AEM Forms Designer allows assistive technology to programmatically execute all available programmatic actions.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports

As noted within 2.4.7 Focus Visible, AEM Forms Designer provides a visual indication of keyboard focus.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor

Partially Supports

As noted within 2.1.1 Keyboard, the vast majority of components receive programmatic keyboard focus. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because within the main design view, individual components receive a visual, but not programmatic, indication of focus.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Supports

Notifications, such as when spell checking is not supported, are made programmatically available to screen reader users.

502.4 Platform Accessibility Features

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer is neither a platform, not platform software.

503 Applications

503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

503.2 User Preferences

Partially Supports

AEM Forms Designer allows user preferences for focus cursor and font size to inherit from platform settings. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted in 502.2.2, certain areas of AEM Forms Designer do not support user’s high contrast mode.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer 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

Not applicable.

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Not Applicable

As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) and 1.2.4 Captions (Live), AEM Forms Designer does not contain any audio content, and does not have any controls for audio control or caption selection.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls

Not Applicable

As noted in 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), AEM Forms Designer does not contain any video content, and does not have 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 the WCAG section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion

Supports

AEM Forms Designer preserves accessibility content specified by the user within content that is exported from the application.

504.2.2 PDF Export

Partially Supports

PDFs exported from AEM Forms Designer contain a majority of the tags required for PDF/UA conformance. But, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because the exported content does not contain languages exported within the tag structure, and also will not display programmatically defined document titles on initial view.

504.3 Prompts

Supports

AEM Forms Designer provides prompts to users within normal use of the application as to when content would be created with a decreased level of accessibility.

504.4 Templates

Supports

Default templates for sample forms provide users with an accessible layout that can be customized.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

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

 

EN 301 549 Report

Notes:
 

Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes: 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted previously within success criteria 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 2.1.1, and 4.1.2 a large portion of the content of AEM Forms Designer does not require user vision to operate. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because certain areas, notably the Design view, will not be accessible.

PDF Output: PDF Forms designed by AEM Forms Designer can be used by users without requiring the use of vision.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: The majority of content within AEM Forms Designer will be accessible to users with limited vision. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because, as noted within 1.4.3 Contrast and Section 508 502.2.2, not all content of AEM Forms Designer has sufficient color contrast, or conforms to Windows High Contrast mode.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored to be usable with limited vision.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, perception of color is never required to use AEM Forms Designer.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored to not require the perception of color.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted within 1.2.2, and 1.2.4 no content within AEM Forms designer includes audio, and thus no portion of the application requires hearing.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer will have no audio content, and will not require user hearing.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: As noted previously, no content within AEM Forms designer includes audio, and thus no portion of the application requires hearing.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer will have no audio content, and will not require user hearing.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: No content within AEM Forms Designer requires user speech

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer will have not require user speech.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Users with limited strength will not find any issues in utilizing AEM Forms Designer. The vast majority of content within AEM Forms Designer will be usable with limited manipulation. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted in 2.1.1, some components are not entirely accessible through the use of the keyboard alone, most notably the design view. Elsewhere, components noted in 4.1.2 do not have fully sufficient accessible names, which may pose challenging for users of Dragon® NaturallySpeaking to interact with.

PDF Output: PDF content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored so that fine motor control, strength, or simultaneous manual operation is not required.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach

Software: Partially Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: A rating of Partially Supports has been given because users with limited reach, who rely on the keyboard alone may run into accessibility issues, as previously noted within 2.1.1 Keyboard.

PDF Output: Content exported from AEM Forms Designer can be authored to be operable with limited reach.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: Nothing within AEM Forms Designer will automatically blink or flash.

PDF Output: PDF output does not require users to include blinking or flashing element in PDF forms.

4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer provides wizards and other features to assist users with limited cognitive, language and learning abilities. In addition, icons are often used in conjunction with words to provide multiple means of determining what a specific function does.

PDF Output: Content output by AEM Forms Designer can be authored with sufficient explanation and simplicity so as to be usable by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities.

4.2.11 Privacy

Software: Supports

PDF Output: Supports

Software: AEM Forms Designer supports platform features for programmatically defining password fields, ensuring user privacy.

PDF Output: PDF output for password fields supports native PDF password fields, ensuring that end-user platform support for privacy is respected. Forms that deal with legal or financial data can be designed to ensure user privacy.

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. AEM Forms Designer has no closed functionality.

5.2 Activation of accessibility features

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer relies upon platform accessibility features. 

5.3 Biometrics

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer does not utilize biometrics.

5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion

Supports

AEM Forms Designer supports accessibility features when documents are exported from the application.

5.5.1 Means of operation

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no operable parts.

5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no operable parts.

5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no locking or toggle controls.

5.6.2 Visual status

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no locking or toggle controls.

5.7 Key repeat

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no locking or toggle controls.

5.8 Double-strike key acceptance

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no locking or toggle controls.

5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no locking or toggle controls.

Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes: Not Applicable
 

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes:

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable
 

Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Notes:
 

Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes: 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

10.2.1 - 10.2.38 

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section.

10.2.39 Caption positioning

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no content requiring captioning.

10.2.40 Audio description timing

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer has no content requiring audio description.

Chapter 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality)

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section

11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality)

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in WCAG section

11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services 

Supports

AEM Forms Designer uses the native Windows accessibility APIs to expose content to assistive technologies.

11.3.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer is not assistive technology.

11.3.2.5 Object information

Partially Supports

AEM Forms Designer largely provides name, role, and state information for controls. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted within 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value , a number of exceptions exist. Most notably, the New Form button on the Welcome screen, color pickers in application dialog boxes, and palette names are not available.

11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers

Does Not Support

Data table structure is implied to users within the hierarchy pane. However, a rating of Does Not Support has been given because no communication of table structure, including headings, is provided to users when navigating through the Design View pane.

11.3.2.7 Values

Supports

Values for controls are able to be programmatically determined by assistive technologies.

11.3.2.8 Label relationships

Supports

Label relationships between components are programmatically available to users.

11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Partially Supports

As noted within 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, the majority of hierarchical relationships within AEM Forms Designer are programmatically defined. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because some exceptions exist.

11.3.2.10 Text

Supports

AEM Forms Designer exposes text content programmatically.

11.3.2.11 List of available actions

Partially Supports

The majority of controls list the available actions to users. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls do not expose appropriate roles to users, identifying the number of actions available.  

11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions 

Supports

AEM Forms Designer allows assistive technology to programmatically execute available programmatic actions.

11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes 

Supports

As noted within 2.4.7 Focus Visible, AEM Forms Designer provides a visual indication of keyboard focus.

11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes

Partially Supports

As noted within 2.1.1 Keyboard, the majority of components receive programmatic keyboard focus. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because within the main design view, individual components receive a visual, but not programmatic, indication of focus.

11.3.2.15 Change notification

Supports

Notifications, such as when spell checking is not supported, are made programmatically available to screen reader users.

11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties

Supports

States and properties of controls within AEM Forms Designer are capable of being programmatically updated.

11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text

Supports

Values and text that can be set and edited by users can be set programmatically within the User Interface.

11.4.1 User control of accessibility features

Not Applicable

AEM Forms Designer is not platform software.

11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features

Partially Supports

The majority of platform accessibility features are respected by AEM Forms Designer. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because certain sections, such as the Welcome modal dialog, the Tab Order list, and the images of text, do not respect high contrast mode settings.

11.5 User preferences

Partially Supports

AEM Forms Designer allows user preferences for focus cursor and font size to inherit from platform settings. However, a rating of Partially Supports has been given because as noted in 502.2.2, certain areas of AEM Forms Designer do not support user’s high contrast mode.

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

See WCAG 2.x section

See information in the WCAG section

11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations

Supports

AEM Forms Designer preserves accessibility content specified by the user that is exported from the application.

11.6.4 Repair assistance

Supports

AEM Forms Designer provides prompts to users within normal use of the application as to when content would be created with a decreased level of accessibility.

11.6.5 Templates

Supports

Default templates for sample forms provide users with an accessible layout that can be customized.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

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

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable 

 

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