Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition

(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)

Product Information

Name of Product/Version: After Effects version 24.5 for MacOS

Report Date: July 2024

Product Description: After Effects is a motion design, VFX, animation and video compositing software.

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 After Effects involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well as exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility featureswere 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

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

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

Terms

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

  • Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
  • Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
  • Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
  • Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
  • Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.1 Level AAA.

 

WCAG 2.x Report

Documents conformance with:

  • EN 301 549:  Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation.
  • Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.1 Conformance Requirements. 

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: All images used within the application are marked as decorative and do not provide meaningful content.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain non-text content that would require a text alternative.

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide open audio descriptions for video-only media.

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

  • 9.1.2.2 (Web)
  • 10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (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

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: All the prerecorded video content provides captions.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create open captions for audio content in synchronized media.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product provides text alternative for the video content.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide open audio descriptions for video.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not provide an audio description for videos.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide open audio descriptions for video.

Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: A clear hierarchy is represented in menus; however, information and relationships conveyed through presentation in the product cannot be programmatically determined. When individual tools are selected additional options may appear in the product. Visual positioning is the sole means of indicating the connection between the options and the tools that spawned them.

Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic structure information or text.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence,

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

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.

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

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.4 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Responding to the display orientation is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.5 (Web)
  • 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.3.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain input fields that collect information about the user.

Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not convey information through color alone.

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

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The text in the product meets minimum contrast requirements.

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

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Most content in the product adjusts to the resized text. Exception Includes:

  • The text in the Learn panel does not adjust to the resized text in the default panel settings and makes the text only half visible    

Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to captions or images of text in video.

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

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

1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.10 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.10 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most of the content adjusts properly, Exceptions Include:

  • In the Composition Panel the New Composition and New Composition from Footage get hidden

Authored Content (Video): Authored content requires a two-dimensional layout for meaning.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product has meaningful non-text content elements, such as most meaningful graphics and user interface components, with sufficient contrast.

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

1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.12 (Web)
  • 10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)
  • 11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

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

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: When most content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner that meets this criterion. Exception Include:

  • The tooltips for buttons get overlapped by the mouse pointer on the project page

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

Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:

Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

  • The top menu options are not accessible with the standard keyboard navigation
  • The buttons on the home page cannot be activated with the keyboard
  • Tool options on the project page are not accessible
  • Adding effects and keyframes are not accessible with the keyboard

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not have any keyboard trap.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.4 (Web)
  • 10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not provide character key shortcuts.

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

Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:

Provide users enough time to read and use content.

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not include time limits.

Authored Content (Video): Adjusting the timing of video playback is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.

Guideline 2.3 Seizures:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

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

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not contain flashing content.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content does not flash or flashes within an acceptable threshold.

Guideline 2.4 Navigable:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web file formats such as video.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Does Not Supports 

Software: The title of the software describes its purpose.

Authored Content (Video): For video file formats that support a document title, such as MPEG4, the product does not provide a function for authors to add a title within the product itself or by relying on other tools.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Most of the product supports logical focus order Exceptions include:

  • The focus does not return to the home page after closing the top menu

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

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

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: the headings and labels are descriptive in the product.

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

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:

  • The Next and Previous buttons on the learn panel do not receive visual focus

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.

Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.1 (Web)
  • 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures.

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.2 (Web)
  • 10.2.5.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.5.2 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer and allows the user to cancel the pointer action before completing the pointer click.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on pointer input.

2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.3 (Web)
  • 10.2.5.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.2.5.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: In most product functions, user interface components do not provide programmatic name information.

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

2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

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

Guideline 3.1 Readable:

Make text content readable and understandable. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports 

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

Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing a programmatically determined language.

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

  • 9.3.1.2 (Web)
  • 10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)
  • 11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply
  • 11.8.2 (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

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Changes in language for passages or phrases can be programmatically determined.

Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic determination of the language of phrases.

Guideline 3.2 Predictable:

Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video):

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

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable components.

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

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

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Support 

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

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

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

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

Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:

Help users avoid and correct mistakes. 

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as in the login form, items in error are identified and error messages are provided as text, but these text messages are not provided to assistive technology.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification.

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video) Supports

Software: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:

  • Search edit fields does not have a visual label assigned

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, the input is automatically corrected to a valid value.

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction.

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

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require error identification or prevention.

Guideline 4.1 Compatible:

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

Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages.

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

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

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

Revised Section 508

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

Software: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: User interface components in most product function does not provide programmatic Name, Role, State, or Value information.
Example includes:

  • Except for of the main menu and some dialogs, text in the product is not exposed to assistive technology
  • Inputs lack programmatically associated labels
  • Controls lack an accessible name or role

Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require programmatically determined name, role, state, property, and value information.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.4.1.3 (Web)
  • 10.4.1.3 (Non-web document)
  • 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software)
  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)
  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

 

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: Does Not Support

Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports

Software: The product does not have support for a screen reader

  • The product does not support screen reader usage, making it inaccessible for users without vision
  • Many user interface elements do not convey appropriate names or roles
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, not all content is accessible to keyboard-only users

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:

  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description, and are not prompted to create audio description content.

As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed audio descriptions are not preserved when converting video content.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports

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

  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, Some buttons do not receive the visual focus.
  • As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, Most content in the product adjusts to the resized text with few exceptions.

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:

  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description, and are not prompted to create audio description content.
  • As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed audio descriptions are not preserved when converting video content.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information.

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

302.4 Without Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports

Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without hearing. Exceptions include:

  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions, and are not prompted to create caption content.
  • As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed captions are not preserved when converting video content.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports

Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available

Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:

  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions and are not prompted to create caption content.
  • As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, closed captions are not preserved when converting video content.

302.6 Without Speech

Software: Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

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

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

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:

  • As noted in the 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements are not accessible with the keyboard.
  • As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, some elements do not preserve a logical focus order.
  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not provide a visual keyboard focus indicator.

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

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access. However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most key functions, such as manipulating objects in the Composition, adjusting values in the timeline, and switching between panels, do not provide full keyboard access. Strength is not required to use the product.

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

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Software: Partially Supports

Authored Content (Video): Supports

Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. To assist with user understanding, most controls in the product interface provide tooltips on mouse hover. The product also provides tutorials to assist users with some of its basic and advanced functionality. In addition, users are able to customize the product interface to best suit their specific needs. However, the complexity of the product may prevent some users with cognitive disabilities from using all its functionality with ease. Additionally, the language used, such as “Parametric EQ”, may be difficult for some users to understand.

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

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 5: Software

Notes:   

Criteria
 		 Conformance Level
 		 Remarks and Explanations
 
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section.
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable The product is not platform software.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Supports The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.
502.3.1 Object Information Does Not Support The product does not provide names and roles for many of its controls, 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 Some states and properties within the product can be set programmatically; however, most states of objects, such as checkboxes in the preferences window, cannot be.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers Does Not Support The product contains a tabular interface within the timeline that does not have programmatically determinable rows, columns, or headers.
502.3.4 Values Does Not Support The product allows current values to be programmatically determinable; however, the range of all allowable values for most objects is not programmatically determinable.
502.3.5 Modification of Values Partially Supports The product allows minimal use of assistive technology to modify the values of input controls.
502.3.6 Label Relationships Does Not Support Most label relationships in the product are not programmatically determinable.
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships Does Not Support As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most hierarchical relationships are not programmatically determinable.
502.3.8 Text Does Not Support The product does not expose most text content and text values to assistive technology.
502.3.9 Modification of Text Does Not Support The product does not expose most text content and text values to assistive technology.
502.3.10 List of Actions Does Not Support As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most controls do not contain programmatic roles and do not provide a programmatic list of actions that can be taken on objects.
502.3.11 Actions on Objects Does Not Support Assistive technology cannot programmatically execute actions on most objects, such as those found in the timeline.
502.3.12 Focus Cursor Supports The product exposes a highly visual focus indicator as a mechanism to track focus. Text insertion points and selections are tracked using native platform features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor Partially Supports As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, very few controls receive keyboard focus within the product.
502.3.14 Event Notification Does Not Support The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements.
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features Not Applicable The product is not platform software.
503.2 User Preferences Partially Supports Most content in the product adjusts to the resized text with few exceptions. Ref. 1.4.4 Resize Text.
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces Not Applicable The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology.
503.4.1 Caption Controls Does Not Support The product does not provide user controls for captions.
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls Does Not Support The product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions.
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) See WCAG 2.1 Section See information in the WCAG section.
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion Not Applicable The product does not convert content from one format to another.
504.2.2 PDF Export Not Applicable The product does not allow users to export PDF content.
504.3 Prompts Does Not Support The product does not provide a mode of operation that prompts authors to create content that conforms to the WCAG.
504.4 Templates Not Applicable The product does not provide templates.

 

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

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

 

EN 301 549 Report

Notes:

Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes:

Criteria
 		 Conformance Level
 		 Remarks and Explanations
 
4.2.1 Usage without vision Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports		 Software: The product does not have support for a screen reader
  • The product does not support screen reader usage, making it inaccessible for users without vision.
  • Many user interface elements do not convey appropriate names or roles as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard; not all content is accessible to keyboard-only users.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:
  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description and are not prompted to create audio description content.
  • As noted in 7.2.3 Preservation of audio description, the product does not preserve audio description data when converting video.
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports		 Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some buttons do not receive the visual focus. As noted in 503.2 User Preferences, most content in the product adjusts to the resized text except a few exceptions.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:
  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), authors can provide open audio description for video, authors cannot provide closed audio description and are not prompted to create audio description content.
  • As noted in 7.2.3 Preservation of audio description, the product does not preserve audio description data when converting video.
4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users without perception of color.
4.2.4 Usage without hearing Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:
  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions and are not prompted to create caption content.
  • As noted in 7.1 Preservation of captioning, the product does not preserve closed caption data when converting video.
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Partially Supports		 Software: The Product provides captions for videos, or the text alternatives are available.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited hearing. Exceptions include:
  • Although as noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) and 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), authors can provide open captions for video, authors cannot provide closed captions and are not prompted to create caption content.
  • As noted in 7.1 Preservation of captioning, the product does not preserve closed caption data when converting video.
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users without speech.
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: Most of the product is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
  • As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some elements are not accessible with the keyboard.
  • As noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order, some elements do not preserve a logical focus order.
  • As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements do not provide a visual keyboard focus indicator.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional with limited manipulation and strength.
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: Some controls in the product interface provide keyboard access. However, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most key functions, such as manipulating objects in the Composition, adjusting values in the timeline, and switching between panels, do not provide full keyboard access. Strength is not required to use the product.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional with limited reach.
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. To assist with user understanding, most controls in the product interface provide tooltips on mouse hover. The product also provides tutorials to assist users with some of its basic and advanced functionality. In addition, users are able to customize the product interface to best suit their specific needs. However, the complexity of the product may prevent some users with cognitive disabilities from using all its functionality with ease. Additionally, the language used, such as “Parametric EQ,” may be difficult for some users to understand.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content that is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
4.2.11 Privacy Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports		 Software: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria
 		 Conformance Level
 		 Remarks and Explanations
 
5.1 Closed functionality Not Applicable 5.1.2.2-5.1.7 are not applicable for this product, which has no closed functionality.
5.2 Activation of accessibility features Does Not Support The product contains keyboard shortcuts in order to assist users who use a keyboard as their primary mode of operation; however, it is not possible to effectively change keyboard shortcuts solely through the use of the keyboard.
5.3 Biometrics Not Applicable The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product. [typical response]
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion Not Applicable The product is not an authoring tool.
5.5.1 Means of operation Not Applicable The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate.
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility Not Applicable The product does not contain operable parts.
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status Not Applicable The product does not have locking or toggle controls.
5.6.2 Visual status Not Applicable The product does not have locking or toggle controls.
5.7 Key repeat Not Applicable The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat.
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance Not Applicable The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad.
5.9 Simultaneous user actions Partially Supports Most actions do not require simultaneous user action; however, some keyboard shortcuts require pressing multiple keys. As noted in 5.2 Activation of accessibility features, these cannot be changed from the keyboard alone.

Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes:

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes:

Criteria

 Conformance Level

 Remarks and Explanations
7.1.1 Captioning playback Does Not Support The product does not provide closed caption playback.
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization Not Applicable The product does not display closed captions.
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning Does Not Support The product does not preserve closed caption data when converting video.
7.2.1 Audio description playback Does Not Support The product does not provide a mechanism to select and play closed audio descriptions.
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization Not Applicable The product does have a mechanism to play closed audio descriptions.
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description Does Not Support The product does not preserve audio description data when converting video.
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description Does Not Support The product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions.

Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Not Applicable

Chapter 9: Web

Notes: See WCAG 2.x section

Chapter 10: Non-Web Documents

Notes: Not Applicable

 

Chapter 11: Software

Criteria
 		 Conformance Level
 		 Remarks and Explanations
 
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17.
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Not Applicable The product is not assistive technology.
11.5.2.5 Object information Does Not Support The product does not provide names and roles for many of its controls, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Does Not Support The product contains a tabular interface within the timeline that does not have programmatically determinable rows, columns, and headers.
11.5.2.7 Values Does Not Support The product allows current values to be programmatically determinable; however, the range of all allowable values for most objects is not programmatically determinable.
11.5.2.8 Label relationships Does Not Support Most label relationships in the product are not programmatically determinable.
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Does Not Support As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most parent-child relationships are not programmatically determinable.
11.5.2.10 Text Does Not Support The product does not expose most text content to assistive technology.
11.5.2.11 List of available actions Does Not Support As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most controls do not contain programmatic roles and do not provide a programmatic list of actions that can be taken on objects.
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Does Not Support Assistive technology cannot programmatically execute actions on most objects, such as those found in the timeline.
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Does Not Support Most controls do not expose programmatic focus information to assistive technology.
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Does Not Support Most controls do not expose programmatic focus information to assistive technology.
11.5.2.15 Change notification Does Not Support The product does not notify assistive technology about attribute changes in user interface elements.
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Does Not Support The product does not allow assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls.
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Does Not Support The product does not allow assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls.
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable The product is not platform software.
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Supports The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features.
11.7 User preferences Partially Supports The product adapts to a few platform settings for contrast and font size.
11.8.2 Accessible content creation See WCAG 2.x section The product enables authors to create content which conforms to most WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. However, most authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content.
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations Does Not Support The product does not preserve closed captions or audio descriptions provided for accessibility.
11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Applicable The product does not have accessibility checking functionality.
11.8.5 Templates Not Applicable The product does not provide templates for authored content.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

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

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Not Applicable