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SAS® Studio 2022.09

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS® Studio software (hereafter ‘the software’) is a SAS developer environment that runs in a Web browser, enabling developers to program and interact with SAS wherever and whenever they want. The software delivers a consistent experience from any computing device, with always-available productivity features integrated into the framework.

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WCAG 2.1 Report

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some decorative images are not marked as decorative.

Visualizations created using ODS Graphics and following Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. can be given alternative text descriptions and can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator.

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The position of errors in code logs is not communicated to screen readers
  • In the Query Builder, the labels for steps in a data join do not get conveyed
  • The relationships between nodes and links in the Flow are only conveyed visually
  • Column headers are not associated with data tables, and thus are not read as column headers.

Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Supported
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Supported

In the software itself, content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text.

Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Flow diagrams do not support keyboard navigation or interaction
  • In the Expression Builder, functions cannot be added to the expression using only a keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supported

The software includes a code editor which uses the tab and arrow keys to perform its essential functions. Focus can be moved from the code editor using multiple keyboard-based techniques, such as the Landmarks Dialog (Ctrl + F6) which enables users with limited manipulation to quickly navigate between sections of the application using only the keyboard. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software.

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Supported
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)Supported
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Supported
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)Supported
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)Supported

The Software incorporates the Landmarks Dialog(Ctrl + F6) which enables users with limited manipulation to quickly navigate between sections of the application using only the keyboard. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)Supported
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Focus can be lost or return to the top of the page in some instances.
  • When new tabs are opened in the work area focus can be placed on an element at the end of the tab panel, requiring backwards tabbing to access tab panel content
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Supported
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supported
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Supported
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Supported
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supported
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)Supported
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)Supported
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)Supported
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)Supported
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Supported
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)Supported

Any non-unique IDs present are not used in ways that are known to cause problems for assistive technologies when they are trying to interact with content.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supported

The software is a web application with interactions similar to a desktop application. Screen reader users should toggle off the virtual cursor so they can use interactive components within the Software.

Some visualizations created using ODS Graphics can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator.

Exceptions include:

  • Elements in the Flow canvas do not have accessible names, roles, or values defined.
  • Extraneous information may be programmatically conveyed when tabbing among controls
  • It is not programmatically conveyed when autocomplete windows are available in the code editor
  • Suggested commands are not announced when using the command line interface
  • Column headers are not programmatically conveyed when navigating data tables in the table viewer

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Supported
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Supported
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Placeholder text for some input fields have insufficient contrast.

Note: The software contains a High Contrast theme which partially supports the contrast (minimum) requirements.

When using the software to author web content, users can choose from a wide variety of styles and customize them, as desired. Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion.

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some controls in the navigation pane can be obscured when setting the viewport width to 1280px and setting the browser zoom to 200%
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported

Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion.

1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Applicable

This product is presented similar to a desktop application with a rich user interface. The primary purpose of this product is not to deliver lengthy, written prose, which is the purpose of 1.4.10.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Supported
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Supported
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Supported
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)Not Applicable

The software is a complex web application, and not a set of static pages. As such, there is explicitly only one way to do many of the paths of functionality within the software.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)Supported
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)Partially Supported

The software supports a user preference that enables users to customize the size and color of the focus indicator. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software.

Exceptions include:

  • Some components can receive focus without displaying a visible focus indicator.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Not Supported

If changes in human language occur, the semantic definition of the additional languages cannot be programmatically determined.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)Supported
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)Supported
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supported
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)Supported
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • No announcement is made when opening a data set.
  • No announcement is made when opening the command line.
  • No announcement is made when adding tables and columns to the query builder.

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.3.6 Identify Purpose (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.4.6 Contrast Enhanced (Level AAA)Partially Supported

The software contains a High Contrast theme which partially supports the contrast enhanced requirements.

Exceptions include:

  • Placeholder text for some input fields have insufficient enhanced contrast.
1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.4.8 Visual Presentation (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.3 No Timing (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.4 Interruptions (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.5 Re-authenticating (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.6 Timeouts (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.3.2 Three Flashes (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.3.3 Animation and Interactions (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.8 Location (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.10 Section Headings (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.5.5 Target Size (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.6 Pronunciation (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.2.5 Change on Request (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.3.5 Help (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated

2017 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision Partially Supported

The software supports users without vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.2 With Limited Vision Partially Supported

The software supports users with limited vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.3 Without Perception of Color Partially Supported

The software supports users with limited vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.4 Without Hearing Supported
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supported
302.6 Without Speech Supported
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Partially Supported

The software supports users with limited manipulation except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength Supported
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities Supported

Chapter 5: Software

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
502.3 Accessibility Services

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502.3.1 Object Information Not Applicable
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information Not Applicable
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers Not Applicable
502.3.4 Values Not Applicable
502.3.5 Modification of Values Not Applicable
502.3.6 Label Relationships Not Applicable
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships Not Applicable
502.3.8 Text Not Applicable
502.3.9 Modification of Text Not Applicable
502.3.10 List of Actions Not Applicable
502.3.11 Actions on Objects Not Applicable
502.3.12 Focus Cursor Not Applicable
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor Not Applicable
502.3.14 Event Notification Not Applicable
503 Applications

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503.2 User Preferences Not Applicable
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces Not Applicable
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

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503.4.1 Caption Controls Not Applicable
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls Not Applicable
504 Authoring Tools

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504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable")

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion Supported

The ODS HTML5 option enables the user to create content that preserves accessibility information.

504.2.2 PDF Export Supported

There are methods for users to create PDF output that contains sufficient accessibility information.

504.3 Prompts Supported

The ACCESSIBLECHECK option provides accessibility reminders in the log output.

504.4 Templates Supported

There are provided templates (report styles) and systems in place to enable users to create output with sufficient accessibility information. See Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation

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602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported

Online support documentation is available

602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section

602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation Supported

Product documentation is delivered in electronic formats.

603 Support Services

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603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported

Online support documentation is available.

603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs Supported

See SAS Technical Support Services and Policies.

EN 301 549 Report

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers Supported
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.11 Privacy Supported

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
5.1.3 Non-visual access

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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information Not Applicable
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech Not Applicable
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation Not Applicable
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control Not Applicable
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption Not Applicable
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content Not Applicable
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information Not Applicable
5.1.3.8 Masked entry Not Applicable
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data Not Applicable
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output Not Applicable
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume Not Applicable
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume Not Applicable
5.1.3.13 Volume reset Not Applicable
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages Not Applicable
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification Not Applicable
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs Not Applicable
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement Not Applicable
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information Not Applicable

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
7.1 Caption processing technology

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7.1.1 Captioning playback Not Applicable
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization Not Applicable
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning Not Applicable
7.1.4 Captions characteristics Not Applicable
7.1.5 Spoken subtitles Not Applicable
7.2.1 Audio description playback Not Applicable
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization Not Applicable
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description Not Applicable
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description Not Applicable

Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Chapter 11: Software

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services Not Applicable
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Not Applicable
11.5.2.5 Object information Not Applicable
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Not Applicable
11.5.2.7 Values Not Applicable
11.5.2.8 Label relationships Not Applicable
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Not Applicable
11.5.2.10 Text Not Applicable
11.5.2.11 List of available actions Not Applicable
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Not Applicable
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Not Applicable
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Not Applicable
11.5.2.15 Change notification Not Applicable
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Not Applicable
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Not Applicable
11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Not Applicable
11.7 User preferences Not Applicable
11.8 Authoring tools

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11.8.1 Content technology

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11.8.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable")

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section

11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations Supported

See 504.2.1 in the Section 508 report.

11.8.4 Repair assistance Supported

See 504.3 in the Section 508 report.

11.8.5 Templates Supported

See 504.4 in the Section 508 report.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
12.1 Product documentation

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12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features Supported

See 602.2 in the Section 508 Report.

12.1.2 Accessible documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section

12.2 Support Services

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12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features Supported

See 603.2 in the Section 508 Report.

12.2.3 Effective communication Supported

See 603.3 in the Section 508 Report.

12.2.4 Accessible documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section