Adobe Exchange Marketplace Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.4 – November 2024
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Exchange Marketplace
Product Description: A marketplace where plugins, integrations and apps are listed to enhance Adobe creative cloud and experience cloud products
Date: November 2024
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 Exchange Marketplace (stage exchange web) 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 standards/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/ |
Level A: Yes |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ |
Level A: Yes |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/ |
Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No |
Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov |
Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) at https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en//301500_301599/301549/02.01.02_60/en_301549v020102p.pdf |
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 2.2 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.2 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.2 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)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Software: The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most instances of website. Exception includes:
|
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: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media content that would require captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require 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: Some structure and relationship information are provided through semantics | object information or in text. However, most structure and relationship information are not provided programmatically or in text. Examples include:
|
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product presents most content in a meaningful sequence. Exceptions include:
|
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports
|
Web: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics |
1.3.4 Orientation (WCAG 2.1)
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 (WCAG 2.1)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most input fields in the product do not collect information about the user. However, some input fields collect information about the user and do not programmatically convey their purpose. Examples include:
|
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
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exception includes:
|
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain input fields that collect information about the user. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
|
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. Exceptions include:
|
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions Example includes:
|
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most meaningful non-text content elements do not have sufficient contrast. Examples include:
|
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product support the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality. Exception includes:
|
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which meets this criterion. |
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
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
|
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (WCAG 2.1)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product 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
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain flashing content. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product provides skip links to bypass repeated blocks across web pages. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The titles of pages describe their purpose. Exception includes:
|
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Software: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
|
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The purpose of most links can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text and its programmatic context. Exceptions include:
|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Users can locate web pages in the product through Multiple ways. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Software: Most of the headings and labels are descriptive. Exceptions include:
|
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
|
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only) |
Web: Supports |
Web: When a user interface component receives keyboard focus, the component is not entirely hidden due to author-created content. |
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: All functionality that can be operated with a pointer can be operated with single-point actions. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer and allow the user to cancel the pointer action before completing the pointer click. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: In most product functions, accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:
|
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: All functionality that uses a dragging movement can be achieved by a single pointer without dragging, unless dragging is essential or the functionality is determined by the user agent and not modified by the author. |
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The size of the target for most clickable controls is at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels, except where the target size is determined by the user agent; there is a different control with equivalent functionality; the target is inline with text; the presentation of the target is essential to the function or otherwise exempted under the rule; or each control is spaced such that a 24-pixel circle placed around the bounding box of the control will not intersect any similar circle for another control. Exception includes:
|
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: Partially Supports |
Web: On most pages, the language of the page is correct and can be determined programmatically. Exception includes:
|
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
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. Exception includes:
|
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, they occur in a consistent relative order. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently. |
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: On web pages that contain help features (including human or automated contact options or self-help options), those features occur in the same order relative to other page content unless the user changes that order. |
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: Partially Supports |
Web: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text. Exception includes:
|
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:
|
3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: If information previously entered by, or provided to, the user is required to be entered again in the same process, that information is either automatically populated or available for the user to select unless the previously entered information is no longer valid or re-entering the information is essential or required to ensure security. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are provided to the user. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. |
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: A cognitive function test (such as remembering a password or solving a puzzle) is not required for any step in an authentication process unless either another method is available that does not rely on a cognitive function test; help is available to assist the user in completing the test; or the test is to recognize objects or identify non-text content the user provided to the Web site. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
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: Does Not Support |
Web: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic [name, role, state, or value] information. Examples include:
|
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: In most cases, status messages can be programmatically determined and presented by assistive technologies without receiving focus. Exception includes:
|
Functional Performance (FPC, FPS)
These examples cover two VPAT tables:
- Section 508, Chapter 3, Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
- EN 301 549, Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Criterion |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision And 4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Web: Does Not Support | Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
|
302.2 With Limited Vision and 4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Web: Does Not Support | Web: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. Examples include:
|
302.3 Without Perception of Color and 4.2.3 Usage without perception of color |
Web: Partially Supports | Web: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Examples include:
|
302.4 Without Hearing And 4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) | Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing And 4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) | Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
302.6 Without Speech and 4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) | Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation (US) | Web: Does Not Support | Web: Most functions of the product are not usable by people with limited manipulation and/or requires manipulation, simultaneous action, or hand strength. Examples include:
|
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength (EU) | Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable by people with limited manipulation and/or requires manipulation, simultaneous action, or hand strength. Exceptions include:
|
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength (US) | Web: Supports | Web: The product is functional with limited reach and strength |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach (EU) | Web: Partially Supports | Software: Most functions of the product are usable by people with limited reach. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers (EU only) | Web: Supports (Not Applicable) | Web: The product does not contain flashing content. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities and 4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Web: Does Not Support | Web: Most functions of the product are not usable by people with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. People with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology.
|
4.2.11 Privacy (EU only) | Web: Supports (Not Applicable) | Web: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. |
Revised Section 508 Report
Chapter 5: Software
Criterion | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology |
Heading cell – no response required |
Heading cell – no response required |
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 most platform accessibility features. |
503.2 User Preferences |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description |
Heading cell – no response required |
Heading cell – no response required |
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain video with synchronized audio that requires captions, and it provides user controls for captions. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. |
504 Authoring Tools |
Heading cell – no response required |
Heading cell – no response required |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing |
See WCAG 2.1 section |
See information in WCAG section. |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
504.3 Prompts |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
504.4 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Criterion | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have specific documented accessibility features. The product instead relies upon platform accessibility features. |
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 |
Partially Supports |
The product 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. Exception includes:
|
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Not Applicable |
The product does not require simultaneous user actions to achieve any functionality. |
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Criterion | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
7.1 Caption processing technology |
Heading cell – no response required |
Heading cell – no response required |
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Not Applicable |
The product does not require a caption playback function because no meaningful audio information was observed in the video. |
7.1.2 Captioning Synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display closed captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Not Applicable |
The product does not transmit, convert, or record video with synchronized audio. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain video that has synchronized audio. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does have a mechanism to play closed audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Not Applicable |
The product does not transmit, convert, or record video with synchronized audio |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain media with an audio component that has closed captions or media with a video component that has audio description. |
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Criterion | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
10.0 General |
Heading cell – no response required |
Heading cell – no response required |
10.1.1.1 through 10.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.2 section |
See information in WCAG 2.2 section |
10.5 Caption positioning |
Non-Web Document (Video): Not Applicable |
The application does not contain video. |
10.6 Audio description timing |
Non-Web Document (Video): Not Applicable |
The product does not contain video that has synchronized audio. |
Chapter 11: Software
Notes: Not Applicable