Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
International Edition
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4Rev)
Name of Product/Version:
Adobe Firefly (firefly.adobe.com)
Report Date:
September 2024
Product Description:
Adobe Firefly (firefly.adobe.com) is a website that enables anyone with an Adobe ID to generate images from text or edit an image they upload using generative AI.
Contact Information:
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 Firefly website involved extensive use of leading assistive technology such as screen readers, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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
The Guideline tables below 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 2.1 Success Criteria, the criteria 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: Does Not Support |
Web: Some images in the product have meaningful descriptions. However, the product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most images, such as:
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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
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: The product does not contain audio-only media. However, the product contains video-only media and does not provide audio description or transcripts, such as:
|
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media that would require audio description or a media alternative. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media 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
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most visual structure and relationship information, such as form controls, landmarks, headings and lists is provided through element semantics, object information or in text. Exceptions include:
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product presents most 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: Partially Supports |
Web: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation on desktop devices. However, on mobile devices, the product restricts its view to portrait orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product 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 product does not convey information through color alone. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product 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 meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
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1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the product allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. Exceptions include:
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1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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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. Exceptions include:
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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, such as form controls, states or icons, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions 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. Exceptions include:
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1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Exceptions include:
|
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: Does Not Support |
Web: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the product does not include keyboard traps. Exceptions include:
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2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
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
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the product does not include time limits. Exceptions include:
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2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. Exceptions include:
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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: Partially Supports |
Web: The product provides heading markup, which allows assistive technology users to bypass repeated blocks such as the main header. However, for users without assistive technology, a bypass mechanism is not provided. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Exceptions include:
|
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
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2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The purpose of links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from the programmatic context of the link. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Users can locate web pages in the product through the home page, where processes/tasks are started. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most headings and labels are descriptive. Exceptions include:
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2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
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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: Path based gestures have a single pointer alternative. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. Exceptions include:
|
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. |
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
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Web: Supports |
Web: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
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: Supports |
Web: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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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
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Web: Supports |
Web: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently. |
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 (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not detect input errors. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:
|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not detect input errors that are displayed to users. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product 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: This criterion has been removed from WCAG 2.2. In WCAG 2.1 and 2.0 this Success Criterion should be considered as always satisfied for any content using HTML or XML. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state and value information. Examples include:
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: When status messages are visible, the product provides the update to assistive technology as live regions. However, there are some exceptions. Examples include:
|
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
302.6 Without Speech |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation. Examples include:
|
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Web: Supports |
Web: The functions of the product are usable with limited reach and strength. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive and learning abilities. Exceptions include:
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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
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4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
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4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation and strength. Examples include:
|
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Web: Supports |
Web: The functions of the product are usable with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not contain flashing content. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the functions of the product are usable with limited language, cognitive and learning abilities. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.11 Privacy |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Web: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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5.1 Closed Functionality |
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5.1.2 General |
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5.1.2.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.2 through 13 |
See information in 5.2 through 13 |
5.1.2.2 Assistive technology |
See 5.1.3 through 5.1.6 |
See information in 5.1.3 through 5.1.6 |
5.1.3 Non-visual access |
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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.11 Private listening volume |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.6 Operation without keyboard interface |
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5.1.6.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
5.1.6.2 Input focus |
Not Applicable |
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5.1.7 Access without speech |
Not Applicable |
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5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
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5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
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5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
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5.5 Operable parts |
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5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
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5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
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5.6 Locking or toggle controls |
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5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
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5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
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5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
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5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
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5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Not Applicable |
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Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.x section
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
Chapter 11: Software
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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12.1 Product documentation |
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12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features |
Not Evaluated |
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12.1.2 Accessible documentation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
12.2 Support Services |
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12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features |
Not Evaluated |
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12.2.3 Effective communication |
Not Evaluated |
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12.2.4 Accessible documentation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Adobe Firefly is a website (or web application) and is not subject to the requirements of this section.
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