Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – November 2017
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Product Description: Adobe Premiere Pro CC is a video editor to create professional productions for film, TV and web.
Date: October 2017
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Premiere Pro CC involved extensive use of leading assistive technologies 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 |
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, at http://mandate376.standards.eu/standard |
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.
- Supports with Exceptions: 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 2.0 Report
Sections 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 2.0 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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not provide non-text content that requires 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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): The product allows an author to record an audio description of what would otherwise be video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires captions. Authored Content (Video): Captioning available within authored content depends on the output format – the product exports captions to; .MCC (MacCaption VANC file), .XML (W3C/SMPTE/EBU Timed Text file), and .SRT (SubRip Subtitle file) file formats and provides the capability to embed or burn caption data within Quicktime movie files. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Support |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Criteria 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.3 cover text alternatives for authored content, causing 1.3.1 to be not applicable. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence. Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors the ability to present content, such as a textual captioning track, in a meaningful sequence. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically. Authored Content: Authored content 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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have focusable elements. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have focusable elements. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll or auto-update. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not include elements which automatically 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) Also applies to:
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a page title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Components receive focus in a meaningful order. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have focusable elements. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain links. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface. Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a programmatically determined language. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have focusable elements. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components that would require labels or instructions. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain live media that requires captions. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Users can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content only contains text exempted by the criterion. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential. Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of presenting text in a wide variety of styles |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The keyboard focus indicator is visible by default. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not have focusable elements. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing a programmatically determined language. |
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) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. 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 |
|---|---|---|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions, or modify user-controllable data. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not process legal commitments or financial transactions, or modify user-controllable data. |
2017 Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not functional for users without vision. As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, not all content is accessible to keyboard-only users. Many user interface elements do not convey appropriate names or roles. For example, all tab panels expose the same incorrect name information to screen readers. Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide sufficient audio description for authored content to ensure it can be used by users without vision. |
302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product supports the use of screen magnifiers, but users with limited vision may encounter some occasional difficulties operating the product. Focus is not exposed visually and programmatically for many controls, and the Project panel does not provide sufficient color contrast. Additionally, the product does not provide support for Windows High Contrast Mode with an exception of title bars and menu elements. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to successfully interact with authored content by, among other techniques, including text with sufficient color contrast. |
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Color is not used alone to communicate information, selection or errors, allowing users without perception of color to use the product. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure users without the perception of color are able to successfully interact with authored content by not using color alone to convey meaning. |
302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Sound is not utilized as the sole means of communicating any information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning to ensure users without hearing are able to successfully interact with authored content. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Sound is not utilized as the sole means of communicating any information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning to ensure users with limited hearing are able to successfully interact with authored content. |
302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not require speech input or control, making it is usable by people without speech. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not require speech input or control, making it is usable by people without speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Users who have limited manipulation may rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While most controls are keyboard accessible as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features of the product cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. |
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports with Exceptions 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. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: 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 options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls. The product also provides multiple options for configuring the layout and panels. In addition, visible labels are used to communicate the purpose of input fields, and standard system dialogs are used consistently to communicate error messages. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes:
501 General
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
502.2 Documented Accessibility Features |
See 502.2.1-502.2.2 |
|
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 with Exceptions |
The product does not provide full support for Windows High Contrast Mode. With an exception of title bars and menus, the product does not respond to Windows High Contrast Mode. |
502.3 Accessibility Services |
See 502.3.1-502.3.14 |
|
502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
The product does not properly expose the name, role and state or value of objects to assistive technologies. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Supports with Exceptions |
Most controls do not receive programmatic focus. As a result, the object information cannot be modified by users of assistive technology. However, for elements that receive keyboard focus, the assistive technology users can change or modify the information, but this information is not reflected or updated programmatically for screen reader users. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies. |
502.3.4 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes the values and text of controls, however in some instances, such as on the color panel, the input fields do not expose the range of values to be entered to assistive technology. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports |
Values and text of controls and inputs in the product can be set and modified by assistive technologies. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose label relationships to assistive technologies. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical relationships to assistive technologies. |
502.3.8 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content to assistive technologies. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to modify text content. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Does Not Support |
Most elements in the product, including buttons, checkboxes, and select elements, do not expose any programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports with Exceptions |
Some product elements, such as text fields, expose information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies. However, many controls do not expose visual and programmatic focus information to assistive technology. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology of events related to user interactions, such as when media is sorted by frame rate in the Media table on the Project panel or when a tree control is expanded. Similarly, assistive technology is not informed when a checkbox is checked, such as on the Export dialog or when a toggle button is pressed on the Timeline panel. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
503.2 User Preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product supports platform accessibility settings, except: Windows High Contrast Mode or user selected color settings. |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description |
See 503.4.1-503.4.2 |
|
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Supports |
The product provides controls to toggle captions display during video playback when editing a project. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Supports |
The product provides controls to toggle audio tracks and description during video playback when editing a project. |
504 Authoring Tools
504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Supports |
The product allows inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product does not support PDF export of the content. |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform. |
504.4 Templates |
Supports |
The product does not provide any templates to create accessible content. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Conformance information for Support Documentation and Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Oes Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not functional for users without vision. As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, not all content is accessible to keyboard-only users. Many user interface elements do not convey appropriate names or roles. For example, all tab panels expose the same incorrect name information to screen readers. Authored Content (Video): Authors can provide sufficient audio description to content to ensure they can be used by users without vision. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product supports the use of screen magnifiers, but users with limited vision may encounter some occasional difficulties operating the product. Focus is not exposed visually and programmatically for many controls, and the Project panel does not provide sufficient color contrast. Additionally, the product does not provide support for Windows High Contrast Mode with an exception of title bars and menu elements. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that users with limited vision are able to successfully interact with authored content by, among other techniques, including text with sufficient color contrast. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Color is not used alone to communicate information, selection or errors, allowing users without perception of color to use the product. Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure users without the perception of color are able to successfully interact with authored content by not using color alone to convey meaning. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Sound is not utilized as the sole means of communicating any information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning to ensure users without hearing are able to successfully interact with authored content. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Sound is not utilized as the sole means of communicating any information. Authored Content (Video): Authors can supply captioning to ensure users with limited hearing are able to successfully interact with authored content. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not require speech input or control, making it is usable by people without vocal capability. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not require speech input or control, making it is usable by people without vocal capability. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: Users who have limited manipulation may rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While most controls are keyboard accessible as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features of the product cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. The product does not provide any components that should be operated using force/strength. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. The product does not provide any components that should be operated using force/strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Does Not Support 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 and strength. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain elements which flash or other features likely to trigger photosensitive seizures. Authored Content (Video): Authors can design content to not flash, or flash within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Software: Supports |
Software: 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 options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls. The product also provides multiple options for configuring the layout and panels. In addition, visible labels are used to communicate the purpose of input fields, and standard system dialogs are used consistently to communicate error messages. Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited cognition. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Supports Authored Content (Video): Supports |
Software: The product does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data. Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not ask for 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. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use biometrics. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Supports |
The product allows for inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain operable parts. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain operable parts. |
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 |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality. |
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 Caption processing technology |
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7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Supports |
The product allows adding, importing and viewing captions for the video content. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Supports |
The product preserves synchronization between the audio and corresponding captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Supports |
The product allows inserting captions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Supports |
The product allows adding, selecting and playing audio tracks and descriptions. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Supports |
The product preserves synchronization between the audio/visual content and the corresponding audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Supports |
The product allows inserting audio tracks or descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Supports |
The product provides controls to toggle captions and audio descriptions. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
10.1 General |
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10.2 Document success criteria |
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10.2.1 through 10.2.38 |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
10.2.39 Caption positioning |
Supports |
The product allows users to position and place captions appropriately, avoiding any relevant information to be obscured from the synchronized media. |
10.2.40 Audio description timing |
Supports |
The product allows inserting and editing audit tracks and descriptions, avoiding any relevant information to be obscured from the synchronized media. |
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality) |
Not Applicable |
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11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
Supports |
The product uses documented platform accessibility services. |
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
The product is not assistive technology. |
11.3.2.5 Object information |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the name, role and state or value of objects to assistive technologies properly. |
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.7 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes the values and text of controls, however in some instances, such as on color panel, the input fields do not expose the range of values to be entered to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.8 Label relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose label relationships to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical relationships to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes editable text content to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.11 List of available actions |
Does Not Support |
Most objects in the product UI, including buttons, checkboxes, and select elements, do not expose any programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects. |
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports with Exceptions |
Some elements, such as text fields, expose information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies. However, many controls do not expose visual and programmatic focus information to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, selection. |
11.3.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology of events related to user interactions, such as when media is sorted by frame rate in the Media table on the Project panel or when a tree control is expanded. Similarly, assistive technology is not informed when a checkbox is checked, such as on the Export dialog or when a toggle button is pressed on the Timeline panel. |
11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports with Exceptions |
Most controls in the product do not receive programmatic focus. As a result, the object information cannot be modified by users of assistive technology. However, for elements that receive keyboard focus, the assistive technology users can change or modify the information, but this information is not reflected or updated programmatically for screen reader users. |
11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports |
Values and text of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technologies. |
11.4.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product does not provide full support for Windows High Contrast Mode. With an exception of title bars and menus, the product does not respond to Windows High Contrast Mode. |
11.5 User preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product supports platform accessibility settings, except: Windows High Contrast Mode or user selected color settings. |
11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Supports |
The product allows inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
11.6.4 Repair assistance |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform. |
11.6.5 Templates |
Supports |
The product does not provide templates to create accessible content. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Conformance information for Documentation and Support Services is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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