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SAS® Visual Analytics 8.5

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS Visual Analytics (hereafter the software) leverages SAS high-performance analytic technologies and empowers organizations to explore huge volumes of data quickly to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for further analysis. Users can quickly design reports or dashboards, which can be viewed on a mobile device or on the web.

SAS Visual Analytics is an authoring tool. It enables users to analyze data, author reports and view reports. The scope of this VPAT is limited to analyzing data and authoring reports. For information about the conformance of viewing reports, see the separate VPAT for SAS Visual Analytics - Viewing Reports. For information on authoring accessible reports, see Creating Accessible Reports with SAS Visual Analytics 7.5.

This VPAT covers accessibility of the user interface of the software as well as the report content that authors create using this interface. Where criteria are listed below as supported, this means that:

  1. The user interface of the Visual Analytics app meets the criterion, and
  2. Report authors can broadly use the features of Visual Analytics while creating content that meets the criterion.

Otherwise, the criterion is listed as partially supported or not supported.

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WCAG 2.1 Report

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The templates that appear in the Start from a Page Template section when creating a new page in a report do not have text alternatives that serve the equivalent purpose.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The toolbar that appears for each object in a report, that allows users to maximize the object as well as perform other actions, is not programmatically associated with the object itself.
  • If an object displays an information or warning message, for example that only a portion of the data set is shown, that message is not programmatically associated with the object.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Supported
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Display rules used to color-code data and elements that appear in reports.
  • Groups and multiple measures used in certain types of charts including bar charts and pie charts.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Not Applicable
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some text formatting options available when editing text objects are not keyboard-accessible.
  • It is not possible to create or edit custom categories using only the keyboard.
  • Playback controls for objects that include animation are not keyboard-accessible.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supported
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some popup notification messages do not respect accessibility settings that control how long popup messages are displayed.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)Supported
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)Supported
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)Supported
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Focus can be lost when importing a data file.
  • After closing a prompt container, focus can be lost.
  • After restoring a maximized object, focus can be lost.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • After following a page link, the purpose of the link that appears that allows you to navigate back where you came from is not clear to screen reader users.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Not Evaluated
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)Supported
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)Supported
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When browsing for reports, focus can jump to an unexpected location.
  • Changing a data item's type to Geography initiates an unexpected change of context.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)Supported
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • There is no label associated with some slider controls used to set transparency values for some colors within objects.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some parsing errors are present in the software.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Screen reader announcements for button bar prompts are confusing.
  • Donut hole labels in donut charts are not communicated to screen reader users.
  • When browsing for reports, screen reader announcements of folders may be inconsistent.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Not Applicable
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Text within charts and geographic maps may not meet minimum contrast requirements.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • At 200% zoom, when in edit mode, the Ranks tab and the Pin Pane button on the right pane are truncated.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Not Evaluated
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)Not Applicable

The software is a web app, and not a set of static pages.

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

Exceptions include:

  • Focus is not visible on elements within Needle plots.
  • When uploading an image to include in a report, focus lands on the Upload Local Image button and is not visible.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Not Supported

If there is a secondary language on the page, that section does not have an additional lang= attribute.

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)Not Evaluated

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

Exceptions include:

  • Applying the high contrast theme override to a report where the author manually chose background colors for objects can result in objects with low-contrast text.
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)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision Partially Supported

Parts of the software do not support screen readers. Screen reader users will be able to accomplish some tasks and not others.

302.2 With Limited Vision Partially Supported

Users with limited vision can use the majority of the software. There might be parts of the software that are difficult to use.

302.3 Without Perception of Color Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Display rules.
  • Groups and multiple measures used in certain types of charts including bar charts and pie charts.
302.4 Without Hearing Supported
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supported
302.6 Without Speech Supported
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some text formatting options available when editing text objects are not keyboard-accessible.
  • It is not possible to create or edit custom categories using only the keyboard.
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some text formatting options available when editing text objects are not keyboard-accessible.
  • It is not possible to create or edit custom categories using only the keyboard.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities Partially Supported

People with limited language, cognitive and learning abilities can use the software. They may have varying levels of difficulty based on their particular abilities and needs.

Chapter 5: Software

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3 Accessibility Services

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502.3.1 Object Information Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.4 Values Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.5 Modification of Values Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.6 Label Relationships Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.8 Text Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.9 Modification of Text Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.10 List of Actions Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

502.3.14 Event Notification Not Applicable

The software is not platform software.

503 Applications

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503.2 User Preferences Not Applicable

The software is a web application.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces Not Applicable

The software does not provide an alternative user interface.

503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

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503.4.1 Caption Controls Not Applicable

The software does not provide user controls for volume adjustment.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls Not Applicable

The software does not provide user controls for program selection.

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 Not Applicable

The software does not support converting content from one format to another or saving content in multiple formats, other than PDF, covered in 504.2.2.

504.2.2 PDF Export Supported
504.3 Prompts Not Supported

There are no prompts in the software advising the user of WCAG 2 A and AA requirements.

504.4 Templates Partially Supported

While the software provides templates, these templates require modification to produce content that complies.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation

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602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section

602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation Not Applicable

All support documentation is available in an electronic version.

603 Support Services

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603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs Supported

EN 301 549 Report

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Partially Supported

Parts of the software do not support screen readers. Screen reader users will be able to accomplish some tasks and not others.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

Users with limited vision can use the majority of the software. There might be parts of the software that are difficult to use.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Display rules.
  • Groups and multiple measures used in certain types of charts including bar charts and pie charts.
4.2.4 Usage without hearing Supported
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Supported
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability Supported
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some text formatting options available when editing text objects are not keyboard-accessible.
  • It is not possible to create or edit custom categories using only the keyboard.
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some text formatting options available when editing text objects are not keyboard-accessible.
  • It is not possible to create or edit custom categories using only the keyboard.
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers Supported
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning Partially Supported

People with limited cognition can use the software. They may have varying levels of difficulty based on their particular abilities and needs.

4.2.11 Privacy Supported

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
5.1.3 Non-visual access

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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information Not Applicable

The software is not a closed system. EN 301 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.5 do not apply.

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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
7.1 Caption processing technology

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7.1.1 Captioning playback Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

7.1.2 Captioning synchronization Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

7.1.3 Preservation of captioning Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

7.1.4 Captions characteristics Not Applicable
7.1.5 Spoken subtitles Not Applicable
7.2.1 Audio description playback Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

7.2.2 Audio description synchronization Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

7.2.3 Preservation of audio description Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

7.3 User controls for captions and audio description Not Applicable

The software does not include video.

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

Chapter 11: Software

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services Supported
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Not Applicable

The software is not assistive technology.

11.5.2.5 Object information Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Screen reader announcements for button bar prompts are confusing.
  • Donut hole labels in donut charts are not communicated to screen reader users.
  • When browsing for reports, screen reader announcements of folders may be inconsistent.
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Supported
11.5.2.7 Values Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Screen reader announcements for button bar prompts are confusing.
  • Donut hole labels in donut charts are not communicated to screen reader users.
  • When browsing for reports, screen reader announcements of folders may be inconsistent.
11.5.2.8 Label relationships Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Labels in the Options pane are not all programmatically associated with the fields they label.
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The toolbar that appears for each object in a report, that allows users to maximize the object as well as perform other actions, is not programmatically associated with the object itself.
11.5.2.10 Text Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Text attributes such as weight, italics, and color, are not programmatically determinable by assistive technologies.
11.5.2.11 List of available actions Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Actions within some data visualizations.
  • Screen reader announcements for button bar prompts are confusing.
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Actions within some data visualizations.
  • It is not possible to create or edit custom categories using some assistive technologies.
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Focus and selection in some data visualizations.
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Focus can be lost when importing a data file.
  • After closing a prompt container, focus can be lost.
11.5.2.15 Change notification Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • In limited areas of the product, changes to the user interface might occur based on user input. These changes are not always announced by screen readers.
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Supported
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Supported
11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable

The software is not a platform.

11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Supported
11.7 User preferences Not Applicable

The software is web-based and does not have access to user settings in the platform.

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 Not Applicable

The software does not provide restructuring transformations or re-encoding transformations.

11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Applicable

The software does not include accessibility checking functionality.

11.8.5 Templates Partially Supported

While the software provides templates, these templates require modification to produce content that complies.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
12.1 Product documentation

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12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features Supported
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
12.2.3 Effective communication Supported
12.2.4 Accessible documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section