Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe CCV Player
Product Description: The Adobe CCV Player provides an HTML-based video player for clients like Behance, Adobe Express, and Creative Cloud Assets to support playback of video and audio media that were processed through the CCV Ingest service.
Report Date: March 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 the Adobe CCV Player involved extensive use of leading assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well as exclusive use of the keyboard. The following operating system, browser, and screen reader were used for evaluation: Windows 10, Firefox, and NVDA.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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Level A: Yes |
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Level A: Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
All WCAG sections also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain non-text content that requires a text alternative. |
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: The player does not provide transcripts for any audio-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Captions are not available for any video used in the player. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: The player does not provide a transcript for any video. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain prerecorded video content that requires audio description. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most visual structure and relationship information is provided through object information or is available in text. However, the Time Index (progress bar) and Volume slider controls do not have labels. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player presents content in a meaningful sequence. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player 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)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not convey information through color alone. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most text in the player meets minimum contrast requirements. However, the text showing the current time index and the duration of the video or audio content does not meet the required 4.5:1 contrast ratio. |
1.4.4 Resize Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The player allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. However, when the browser zoom is set at 200%, the player controls are not scaled to conform to the zoom settings on the “CC Assets” screen. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player uses text instead of images of text. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, content is presented without loss of information or functionality and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most meaningful non-text content elements (such as the player controls) do not have sufficient contrast, including:
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1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player support the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality. Exceptions include the text showing the current time index and the duration of the video or audio content. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player 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)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most player functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. However, when the user adjusts the Volume slider using the left and right arrow keys, the video advances or rewinds instead of adjusting the volume. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player 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)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not include elements that move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain flashing content. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The player provides an inline frame, which allows assistive technology users to navigate directly to that section. Exceptions include:
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2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The titles of each of the player‘s screens are accessible to assistive technology, and each title describes the content and functionality found on that screen. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the player’s components receive focus in a meaningful order. However, the keyboard tab focus is not confined within the video frame when the player is in full screen mode. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain links. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: This criterion does not apply to the player. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most headings and labels are descriptive. However, when the player is in full screen mode, the “fullscreen” button’s label does not convey the purpose of that control. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: The player controls do not have a visible keyboard focus indicator. |
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)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player’s controls are icons and do not contain visible text labels. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player 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)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The language is programmatically determinable within the player. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Content is only presented in one language at a time. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways..
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player’s components do not initiate a change of context when focused. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: This criterion does not apply to the player. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: This criterion does not apply to the player. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not detect input errors. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain user input controls that require labels or instructions. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not detect input errors. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not process legal commitments or financial transactions and does not modify user-controllable data. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Elements have complete start and end tags; elements are nested according to their specifications; elements do not contain duplicate attributes; and any IDs are unique. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Most user interface components for player functions provide programmatic name, role, value and/or state information to assistive technology. Examples include:
|
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not provide status messages. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not rely solely on color to communicate information. |
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable without hearing. As noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) and 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), the product does not provide closed captions, audio descriptions, or text transcripts for the audio or video content. |
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302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable without hearing. As noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) and 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), the product does not provide closed captions, audio descriptions, or text transcripts for the audio or video content. |
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302.6 Without Speech |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not require the use of speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Users with limited manipulation who use speech recognition or switch control software will have difficulty navigating to and operating some controls due to the exceptions noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides labeling for most controls. However, the “fullscreen” button’s label does not convey its purpose when the player is in full screen mode. |
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: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable without vision. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not rely solely on color to communicate information. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable without hearing. As noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) and 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), the product does not provide closed captions, audio descriptions, or text transcripts for the audio or video content. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the player are usable without hearing. As noted in 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded), 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) and 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded), the product does not provide closed captions, audio descriptions, or text transcripts for the audio or video content. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not require the use of speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Users with limited manipulation who use speech recognition or switch control software will have difficulty navigating to and operating some controls due to the exceptions noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not contain flashing content. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The player is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The player provides labeling for most controls. However, the “fullscreen” button’s label does not convey its purpose when the player is in full screen mode |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Web: Supports |
Web: The player does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.1.3.1 General |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.11 Private listening |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.6.2 Input focus |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have functionality that is closed to keyboards, or other alternate types of navigation and operation of content and controls. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The player does not have specific documented accessibility features. The player instead relies upon platform accessibility features. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The player does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the player. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
The player does not convert content. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The player 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 |
Partially Supports |
The player has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. Most operable parts have an accessible name which enables them to be discernible without user vision. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
The player does not contain locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
The player does not contain locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The player relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The player does not, by itself, supply a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The player relies on platform software features to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
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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