Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.3 (Revised) – April 2019
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Lightroom CC version 5.2.2 - Android
Product Description: The cloud-based service for people who love photography, Lightroom gives you everything you need to edit, organize, store, and share your photos across desktop, mobile, and web.
Date: May 2020
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Lightroom involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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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 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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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most instances of non-text content, such as controls in the top navigation area. Exceptions include:
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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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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: 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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Software: Supports |
Software: 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
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: 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
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most visual structure and relationship information, such as list items, is provided through object information. Exceptions include:
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: The product presents most content in a meaningful sequence. Exceptions include:
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1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: 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 |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose. |
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 |
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1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not convey information through color alone. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: 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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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most text in the product can be resized using platform settings. Exceptions include:
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1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: 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 |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements, such as buttons, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
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1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain 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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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through alternative input methods or keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: 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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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: 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
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Software: Supports |
Software: 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
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The title of the product describes its purpose. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: 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
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain links. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The focus indicator is visible by default. |
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 |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product 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 |
Software: Supports |
Software: Product 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 |
Software: Supports |
Software: The accessible names of controls, such as the “More Tutorials” and “More Inspiration” buttons on the home screen, contain the text of their visible labels. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not include 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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Software: Supports |
Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: 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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Software: Supports |
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
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
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not detect input errors. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for input fields. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: 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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Software: Supports |
Software: 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
|
Software: Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support |
Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, or state information. Examples include:
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: The product does rely on color alone to convey information. |
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
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302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
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302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
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 |
Partially Supports |
Some objects in the product do not expose name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
502.3.4 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of input controls to assistive technology. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Supports |
The product exposes hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.8 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content and text values to assistive technology. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Partially Supports |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
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502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
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502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports |
Where components receive focus, the product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection attributes to assistive technology. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
Where components receive focus, the product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
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 |
The product adapts to most platform settings. Exception include:
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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 |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display video. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires audio description. |
504 Authoring Tools |
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
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
|
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does rely on color alone to convey information. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation or strength. Exceptions include:
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4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product 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 |
5.1.2.2-5.1.6.2 are not applicable for this product, which has no closed functionality. |
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. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
Imported image files do not provide accessibility information for format conversion. |
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 |
Does Not Support |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most operable parts lack an accessible name which would enable them to be discernible without user vision. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain 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 |
Supports |
The product does not require simultaneous user actions. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
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11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
This product is not assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.5 Object information |
Partially Supports |
Some objects in the product do not expose name, role, state, boundary, or description information to assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
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11.5.2.7 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of input controls to assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Supports |
The product exposes hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content and text values to assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Partially Supports |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information, which conveys available actions to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
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Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
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11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
Where components receive focus, the product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection attributes to assistive technology. |
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11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
Where components receive focus, the product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
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11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes in user interface elements. |
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11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
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11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls. |
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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
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11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
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11.7 User preferences |
Partially Supports |
The product adapts to most platform settings. Exception include:
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11.8 Authoring Tools |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
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
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