Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Premiere Rush 1.2.8 for Windows
Date: December 2019
Product Description: All-in-one solution for creating and sharing online videos.
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 Premiere Rush 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 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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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide text alternatives for some non-text content. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain non-text content that would require a text alternative. |
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: A media alternative is not required for the audio clip in the product’s Sample Media because the clip contains only music. Authored Content (Video): Using the product’s Voiceover recording function, authors can add audio description to what would otherwise be video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Captions are not required for most video clips in the product’s Sample Media because the audio tracks contain no meaningful information. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): The product’s Title function allows authors to create open captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide audio description or a transcript for video clips in the product’s Sample Media. Authored Content (Video): Video file formats cannot contain transcripts, so this criterion is met to the extent supported by the authored content format. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide audio description for prerecorded video clips in Sample Media. Authored Content (Video): Authors can use the product’s Voiceover recording function and audio editing functions to intersperse audio description in the main audio track of a video. In cases where it is not feasible to interrupt or lengthen the audio for all users, authors can create an alternate version of a video. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: In most product functions, structure and text information is not exposed to assistive technology. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic structure information or text. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Content which is presented to assistive technology, such as the global menu bar, is presented in a meaningful sequence. Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that 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 Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product’s technology does not have support for programmatic identification of input purpose. Authored Content (Video): The content 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 Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not convey information through color alone. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: In most product functions, some text does not meet minimum contrast requirements. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Text in the product adapts to the operating system setting for scaling, and most content and functionality are preserved. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to captions or images of text in video. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text. Authored Content (Video): A particular presentation is essential for images of text in video. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most functions of the product do not meet this criterion. Authored Content (Video): Authored content requires two-dimensional layout for meaning. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: In most product functions, when content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner which does not meet this criterion. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product provides unmodified character key shortcuts, such as S (Split), D (Duplicate), and T (Add Title), which are active when focus is on most locations in the main Edit screen. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not provide character key shortcuts. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not include time limits. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which does not flash or flashes within an acceptable threshold. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support |
Software: The title of the software describes its purpose. Authored Content (Video): For video file formats that support a document title, such as MPEG4, the product does not provide a function for authors to add a title within the product itself or by relying on other tools. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Where components receive focus, such as in the global menus, the focus order preserves meaning and operability. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain links. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain links. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most focusable elements do not have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not rely on pointer input. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: In most product functions, accessible names of controls do not contain the text of their visible labels. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is available in six languages. Most users configure software to match their operating system language. However, the product does not automatically follow the operating system language setting to render its user interface, and the product does not identify its language to assistive technology. Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing a programmatically determined language. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic determination of the language of phrases. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable components. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for input fields. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When an invalid value is entered in a text field, the product automatically replaces it with a valid value. The automatic value acts as a suggestion for correction. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. When editing and publishing videos, changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data 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 Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (Video): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require programmatically determined name, role, state, property, and value information. |
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: Notes: This table documents instances of equivalent facilitation or instances of functions not addressed by technical requirements. Responses which cite technical requirements are informative only.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): As noted in 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion, the product does not preserve audio description data when converting a video clip. Nevertheless, authors can create video content which is functional for users without vision. As noted in 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), authors can use the product’s Voiceover recording function and audio editing functions to intersperse audio description in the main audio track of a video. |
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
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Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users without hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): The product does not preserve closed captions in source video clips and does not enable authors to add closed captions to videos. However, authors can use the product’s Title function to create open captions in videos. |
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302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users with limited hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): The product does not preserve closed captions in source video clips and does not enable authors to add closed captions to videos. However, authors can use the product’s Title function to create open captions in videos. |
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302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without speech. Functional equivalence in the product’s Voiceover recording function would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. |
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable 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 descriptive labels or instructions for most user input, such as tooltips. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
Exceptions include:
|
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their states and properties. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
502.3.4 Values |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes the values of most input controls to assistive technology, such as slider values exposed via neighboring text fields. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their values. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology.
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502.3.8 Text |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes most text content and text values to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their text values. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information for conveying available actions to assistive technology. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from performing actions. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Does Not Support |
Exceptions include:
|
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows a keyboard interface to move focus and modify selection ranges of text and video. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Supports |
Where user interface elements expose their attributes to assistive technology, the product notifies assistive technology about attribute changes in those elements. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503.2 User Preferences |
Partially Supports |
Most functions of the product adapt to most platform settings, such as text scaling. Exceptions include:
|
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide user controls for captions. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions. |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Does Not Support |
The product does not preserve closed caption data or audio description data when converting a video clip. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product does not export PDF files. |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
Authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
504.4 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
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 |
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4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): As noted in 7.2.3 Preservation of Audio Description, the product does not preserve audio description data when converting a video clip. Nevertheless, authors can create video content which is functional for users without vision. As noted in 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded), authors can use the product’s Voiceover recording function and audio editing functions to intersperse audio description in the main audio track of a video. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users without hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): The product does not preserve closed captions in source video clips and does not enable authors to add closed captions to videos. However, authors can use the product’s Title function to create open captions in videos. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: When a user’s source media clips contain audio without a text alternative, functional equivalence for users with limited hearing would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Most functions of the product, such as editing the visual content of videos, do not require the use of hearing. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): The product does not preserve closed captions in source video clips and does not enable authors to add closed captions to videos. However, authors can use the product’s Title function to create open captions in videos. |
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without speech. Functional equivalence in the product’s Voiceover recording function would require a fundamental alteration of the product. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation or strength. Examples include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable 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 descriptive labels or instructions for most user input, such as tooltips. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.1.3.1 General |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.11 Private listening |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to text enlargement. |
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
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 |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to keyboards. |
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 |
Does Not Support |
The product does not preserve closed caption data or audio description data when converting a video clip. |
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 and other controls. Most operable parts do not have an accessible name which enables them to be discernible without user vision. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, 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:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide closed caption playback for video clips. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display closed captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Does Not Support |
The product does not preserve closed caption data when converting a video clip. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide a mechanism to select and play closed audio description tracks in video clips. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have a mechanism to play closed audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Does Not Support |
The product does not preserve closed audio description data when converting a video clip. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide user controls for captions or audio descriptions. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
10.1.1.1 through 10.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
10.5 Caption positioning |
Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Using the product’s Title function, authors can position open captions so they do not obscure relevant visual information. |
10.6 Audio description timing |
Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Using the product’s Voiceover recording function and audio editing functions, authors can intersperse audio description in the main audio track. |
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in the WCAG 2.x section. |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. |
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not applicable |
The product is not assistive technology |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Does Not Support |
Exceptions include:
|
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes the values of most input controls to assistive technology, such as slider values exposed via neighboring text fields. Exceptions include:
|
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most label relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes most text content and text values to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
|
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information for conveying available actions to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from performing actions. |
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Does Not Support |
Exceptions include:
|
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product allows a keyboard interface to move focus and modify selection ranges of text and video. |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Supports |
Where user interface elements expose their attributes to assistive technology, the product notifies assistive technology about attribute changes in those elements. |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their states and properties. |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Does Not Support |
Most controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology from modifying their values and text. |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
11.7 User preferences |
Partially Supports |
Most functions of the product adapt to most platform settings, such as text scaling. Exceptions include:
|
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
The product enables authors to create video content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. However, authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content. |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Does Not Support |
The product does not preserve closed caption data or audio description data when converting a video clip. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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