Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.3 – December 2018
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.5 Assets
Product Description: Adobe Experience Manager Assets is a digital asset management system that allows users to create, manage, and deliver assets with blazing speed – all from a single platform for marketing, creative, and business teams.
Date: June 2019 (Minor update to term definitions - July 24, 2019)
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 Experience Manager Assets involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standards/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included In Report |
---|---|
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/ |
Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ |
Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No |
Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov |
Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) at https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en//301500_301599/301549/02.01.02_60/en_301549v020102p.pdf |
Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.x Level AAA.
WCAG 2.1 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.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.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product provides text alternatives for some instances of images and some instances of other non-text content. Exceptions include:
|
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. When audio-only or video-only media is uploaded to the product, the functionality to show an alternative for time-based media is not available |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. When media is uploaded to the product the functionality to play video with synchronized audio has no mode of operation to display available captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative. When media is uploaded to the product the functionality to play video with synchronized audio has no mode of operation to display available captions. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Some structure and relationship information, such table column header relationship information, is provided through element semantics and object information in text. However, some structure and relationship information is not provided programmatically or in text, such as:
|
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product presents most content in a meaningful sequence. Exceptions include:
|
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. |
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not convey information through color alone. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
|
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Throughout most of the product, character key shortcuts are not used. Exceptions include: In some parts of the product, single-letter-key keyboard shortcuts are used. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
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: Does Not Support |
Web: The product does not provide a mechanism to bypass blocks of repeated navigational content. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Some pages have titles that describe topic or purpose; however, some pages are lacking unique titles. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
|
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The purpose of most links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from programmatic context of the link. Exceptions include:
|
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most of the product functionality can be accessed without path-based gestures. Exceptions include:
|
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The down-event of the pointer is not used to execute any functionality except where essential. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The accessible names of controls contain the text of their visual labels. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Product functionality is not operated by device motion or user motion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. Exceptions include:
|
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text; exceptions include:
|
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Labels are provided for input fields. Exceptions include:
|
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: Partially Supports |
Web: In most cases, parsing errors in embedded markup were not observed. Exceptions include:
|
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Some controls programmatically expose accurate name, role, state, and value information. Exceptions include:
|
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. When media is uploaded to the product the functionality to play video with synchronized audio has no mode of operation to display audio description. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The 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 |
---|---|---|
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Text within the product meets contrast requirements. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. There may be some exceptions. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Content within the product reflows appropriately to prevent the need for horizontal or vertical scrolling at dimensions as required by this guideline. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does Not Apply |
Web: Supports |
Web:User interface components and graphical objects within the product meet contrast requirements. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: No loss of content or functionality occurs when text and line spacing are adjusted within the product according to the specifications of this guideline. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Content that appears on mouse hover is hoverable and persistent. Exceptions include:
|
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Multiple ways exist to locate each page within the product, except where those pages are steps in a process. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Headings and labels are descriptive. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
|
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Content is only presented in one language at a time. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, such as the main assets navigation, they occur in a consistent relative order. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as on the login page, suggestions for correction are provided to the user. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing. |
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)
Revised Section 508 - Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not use status messages. |
Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Notes: Not Evaluated
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
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 |
---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users without vision, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
302.2 With Limited Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users with limited vision, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Web: Supports |
Web: As described in 1.4.1 Use of Color , the product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. |
302.4 Without Hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
302.6 Without Speech |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users with limited manipulation, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Web: Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users with limited reach and strength, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: 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 uses icons with text to assist with understanding. However, some aspects of the product may cause difficulty to users with cognitive disabilities, such as:
|
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes: Not Applicable
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: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes: According to C.4 Functional Performance, this section is informative only.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users without vision, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users with limited vision, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Web: Supports
|
Web: As described in 1.4.1 Use of Color , the product does not rely solely on color to communicate information. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users with limited manipulation or strength, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Parts of the product are functional for users with limited reach, but other parts are inaccessible to these users. These exceptions include:
|
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain flashing content. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: 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 uses icons with text to assist with understanding. However, some aspects of the product may cause difficulty to users with cognitive disabilities, such as:
|
4.2.11 Privacy |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data, and does not provide a spoken version of password characters being visually masked. |
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. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have 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 |
The product is not an authoring tool that converts information. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts that require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
The 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: The responses for Chapter 7 refer to video capabilities when viewing a user uploaded video to AEM Assets.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Does Not Support |
The product contains functionality to play video with synchronized audio but has no mode of operation to display available captions. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Supports |
Captioning information is preserved when files are downloaded. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Does Not Support |
The product contains functionality to play video with synchronized audio but has no mode of operation to play available audio description. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not play audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Supports |
Audio description information is preserved when files are re-downloaded. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Does Not Support |
User controls are not available for captions or audio description |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.x section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
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 WCAG 2.x section |
11.5 Interoperability with assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web. |
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 and assistive technologies. |
11.7 User preferences |
Not Applicable |
Web content is isolated from its underlying platform. |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.5 Templates |
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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