SAS/GRAPH® 9.4m7
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: February 03, 2023
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
SAS/GRAPH® (hereafter 'the software') is a data visualization tool that makes it easy to produce effective, attention-grabbing graphs.Create accurate, high-impact visuals that enable decision makers to gain a quick understanding of critical business issues.
The software was not tested against WCAG AAA or WCAG 2.1 success criteria.
The software does not contain multimedia content. Criteria related to multimedia are not applicable.
Software is not part of a closed system.
This document assumes that the graph author has used best practices when creating output. This includes using ODS HMTL5 as the destination.
NOTICE: SAS' only warranty or other obligations to Customer with respect to the SAS software shall be as set forth in a signed licensing agreement between SAS and the Customer. This information does not constitute user documentation as referenced in SAS' standard license agreement.
SAS and all other SAS Institute, Inc. product and service names are registered trademarks of SAS Institute, Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
WCAG 2.1 Report
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) | Supported | |
| 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 | Some output types will be able to support this criterion. |
| 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Partially Supported | Some output types will be able to support this criterion. |
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Supported | |
| 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) | 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 | |
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Supported | |
| 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 Applicable | |
| 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) | Supported | |
| 3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) | Supported | |
| 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) | Supported | |
| 4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) | Partially Supported | Validators will find some parsing errors in output. |
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Partially Supported | Output can be marked with alt text and associated with data tables. However, it is not possible to interact with individual elements of the output directly to determine values. |
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) | Supported | |
| 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 | |
| 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) | Not Supported | |
| 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) | Supported | |
| 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 | Graph authors can create most content such that no vision users can utilize output. |
| 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 | Supported | |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 503.2 User Preferences | Not Applicable | |
| 503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Not Applicable | |
| 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 503.4.1 Caption Controls | Not Applicable | |
| 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | Not Applicable | |
| 504 Authoring Tools | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Not Supported | |
| 504.3 Prompts | Not Supported | |
| 504.4 Templates | Supported |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 602 Support Documentation | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Supported | |
| 603 Support Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Graph authors can create most content such that no vision users can utilize output. |
| 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 | Supported | |
| 4.2.8 Usage with limited reach | Supported | |
| 4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers | Supported | |
| 4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning | Supported | |
| 4.2.11 Privacy | Supported |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1.3 Non-visual access | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Some assistive technology can be use with output. |
| 11.5.2.5 Object information | Partially Supported | Some information about objects are conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.7 Values | Partially Supported | Some values are conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Partially Supported | Some label relationships are conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Partially Supported | Some label relationships are conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.10 Text | Partially Supported | Some text is conveyed to assistive technology. However static text (text not mapped to a link/image map) may not be able to be read directly. |
| 11.5.2.11 List of available actions | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.15 Change notification | Supported | |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.6.1 User control of accessibility features | Supported | |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.8.1 Content technology | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Not Supported | |
| 11.8.5 Templates | Supported |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 Product documentation | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 |