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Base SAS® 9.4M8

Accessibility Conformance Report

Base SAS® software, Desktop Operating System, (hereafter the software) delivers a highly flexible and extensible fourth-generation programming language specially designed for data access, transformation and reporting. It includes a rich library of encapsulated programming procedures for data manipulation, information storage and retrieval, descriptive statistics and report writing.

The following components of Base SAS® software for version 9.4 of the SAS® platform Desktop Operating System have user interfaces:

  1. Display Manager System software
  2. Output Delivery System software
  3. Enhanced Editor software
  4. Enterprise Guide® software (Separate document)
  5. Package Reader software (Separate document)
  6. SAS/SECURE® software

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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

All images are on buttons or links and are labeled. It is possible to include alt text on user generated content. Some types of User created visualizations can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator with the Accessible Graph option. For ODS output, see ODS VPATs for more information.

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

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

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Partially Supported

In the software itself, content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text. However, some output types will not support this criterion.

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

In the software itself, content conveyed through color is also presented via text. However, some output types will not support this criterion.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Not Applicable
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Keyboard navigation is supported with some exceptions. Users needing accessibility features are advised to run SAS using the following options:

  • The –accessibility extended option will invoke any alternate interfaces the product provides for accessibility support.
  • The -nomenuicons option will prevent menu items from using user-drawn icons, which cause problems in reading menus in some accessibility tools. Exceptions include but are not limited to:
  • Via keyboard alone, the user cannot access all items in the “sascolors” window.
  • The main toolbar is not easy to reach using the keyboard alone.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Partially Supported

Keyboard focus may become trapped in the new file shortcut dialogue.

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Not Evaluated

This product has not been tested against WCAG 2.1 criteria.

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)Not Applicable
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

Focus is consistent throughout the software with some exceptions. Exceptions include but are not limited to:

  • Focus can be lost or travel in the wrong order in some areas
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Not Applicable

The software is an installed software, so there are no links as such in the software itself. However, it is possible for user generated content to have links. The description of the link is left to the user.

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

The language of the software is determined by the specific .exe installed on the machine. The language that a screen reader will use for an installed software is determined by the locale setting in Windows. As long as the software is running in the same language as the OS setting, a screen reader will read the software in the correct language.

3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)Partially Supported

Focus may change unexpectedly when navigating some controls.

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

When user input is required, there are label to describe what is required. This does not pertain to AT interaction. See 4.1.2.

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)Partially Supported

Some parsing errors are present.

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

User interface object information is available to assistive technology throughout most of the software. To ensure that proper object information is being provided to any assistive technology software, it is best to use both the accessibility extended and the -nomenuicons options.

Exceptions include but are not necessarily limited to:

  • Certain text and edit fields in Import/Export windows cannot be read.
  • Screen readers do not correctly identify and announce some edit fields
  • Users can create visualizations and reports in the software. Some types of visualizations can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator. The ability to have reports and visualizations use accessibility features is dependent upon the report author.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks 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)Supported
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

The software does inherit OS text resizing in some locations. However, some text may be truncated or misplaced when text size is increased. In addition, there are settings within the software to set text size of some elements.

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 an installed software, and not a set of static web 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

Focus is drawn and has sufficient contrast throughout the software with some exceptions. Exceptions include but are not limited to:

  • Focus can be lost or travel in the wrong order in some areas
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Not Supported

If there is an additional language on the page, that section does not have an additional markup indicating the differing language.

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

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 itself does not contain a 7:1 theme. It does respect OS level High Contrast theming.

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

Screen reader users should be able to successfully use most areas of the software. There are some edge cases where a user would have a roadblock in specific instances of functionality.

302.2 With Limited Vision Supported
302.3 Without Perception of Color Supported
302.4 Without Hearing Supported
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supported
302.6 Without Speech Supported
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities Partially Supported

Users of a different language shouldn’t have too much trouble. Users with cognitive impairments may not be as successful.

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

Software is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Supported

The software does not disrupt OS level accessibility features. Magnification, Stickey Keys, Filter Keys, is supported. Depending on OS, OS level theming should be inherited correctly.

502.3 Accessibility Services

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502.3.1 Object Information Partially Supported

Screen readers are supported in a majority of the software. Exceptions include but are not limited to:

  • Screen readers do not always notify users when autocomplete windows are available in the code editor.
  • Some dialog boxes contain edit fields where screen readers can’t read the label
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information Partially Supported

Most objects and components can be modified correctly using assistive technology. There are a few that may require a screen reader user to switch cursor modes or other work arounds to complete a task.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers Partially Supported

Viewtables in the software are not identified as tables, and relevant information is not read correctly.

502.3.4 Values Partially Supported

Some values are not correctly announced via assistive technology.

502.3.5 Modification of Values Partially Supported

Some values are not correctly announced when modifying with assistive technology.

502.3.6 Label Relationships Supported

Inter-object labeling works correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships Supported
502.3.8 Text Partially Supported

Text is read correctly throughout the software. However, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology.

502.3.9 Modification of Text Supported
502.3.10 List of Actions Partially Supported

Some input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects Partially Supported

Some input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor Partially Supported

Focus order is consistent throughout most of the software.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor Supported
502.3.14 Event Notification Partially Supported

As noted in WCAG 4.1.2, there are some events in the software that do not correctly inform a screen reader user.

503 Applications

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503.2 User Preferences Not Supported

The software does not fully inherit font settings set at the OS level.

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
504.2.2 PDF Export Supported
504.3 Prompts Supported
504.4 Templates Supported

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
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
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)

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

Screen reader users should be able to successfully use most areas of the software. There are some edge cases where a user would have a roadblock in specific instances of functionality.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Supported
4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Supported
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

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

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

Users of a different language shouldn’t have too much trouble. Users with cognitive impairments may not be as successful.

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

Software is not closed software.

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 Supported
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Partially Supported

The software works correctly with most assistive technologies. See WCAG 4.1.2 for more information.

11.5.2.5 Object information Partially Supported

Screen readers are supported in a majority of the software. Exceptions include but are not limited to:

  • Screen readers do not always notify users when autocomplete windows are available in the code editor.
  • Some dialog boxes contain edit fields where screen readers can’t read the label
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Partially Supported

In the software itself, viewtables in the software are not identified as tables, and relevant information is not read correctly. However, tables in the HTML5 output are correctly announced.

11.5.2.7 Values Partially Supported

Some values are not correctly announced via assistive technology.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships Supported
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Supported
11.5.2.10 Text Partially Supported

Text is read correctly throughout the software. However, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology.

11.5.2.11 List of available actions Partially Supported

Some input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Partially Supported

Some input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Focus order is consistent throughout most of the software.

11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Supported
11.5.2.15 Change notification Partially Supported

As noted in WCAG 4.1.2, there are some events in the software that do not correctly inform a screen reader user.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Partially Supported

Some states and properties are not announced via assistive technology.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Partially Supported

Some values are not correctly announced when modifying with assistive technology.

11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable

Software is not platform software.

11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Supported
11.7 User preferences Partially Supported

There are user preferences in the software, but it does not contain the full breadth of specifics listed in this criterion.

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
11.8.4 Repair assistance Supported
11.8.5 Templates Supported

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
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