SAS® Add-in for Microsoft Office 8.3
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: January 30, 2023
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
The SAS® Add-in for Microsoft® Office version 8.3 software (hereafter ‘the software’) for version 9.4 of the SAS® platform is a Component Object Model add-in that enables end users to transparently leverage the power of SAS data access, reporting, and analytics directly from Microsoft Office via integrated menus and toolbars.
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.
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.
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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) | Not Supported | Screen readers are usable in some portions of the software, but completely. There are some areas where screen readers are unable to read the content. |
| 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 | Content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text. |
| 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 | |
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Partially Supported | The software supports keyboard equivalents for most user actions. Exceptions include:
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| 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) | Not Applicable | |
| 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Not Supported | There are no keyboard shortcut keys to move the user to various points in the software, enabling the user to bypass regions. |
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Not Applicable | The software is an installed software, thus does not have a page title. |
| 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) | Partially Supported | Focus is somewhat consistent throughout the software. However, there are locations where focus is missing or out of order. |
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 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 software respects the language of the installed version and the users’ OS settings. |
| 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 | When user input is required, there are labels to describe what is required. This does not pertain to AT interaction. See 4.1.2. |
| 4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) | Not Applicable | The software is an installed software. |
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Not Supported | Many portions of the software are not read by screen readers, and there are sufficient blockages to prevent meaningful work. Exceptions include:
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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 | The software itself has sufficient color contrast throughout. |
| 1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) | Supported | There are no images of text in the software. |
| 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 complex software, 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 | Headings and labels are used throughout the software to describe the current section, component, object, etc. |
| 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:
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| 3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) | Not Supported | If there is an additional language in the app, that section does not have an additional language 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 | When errors are present, there is a description of the issue and potential corrections. Note that this does not apply to AT interaction. See 4.1.2. |
| 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) | Not Supported | The software itself does not contain a 7:1 theme. Also, the software does not correctly inherit Windows OS color settings. |
| 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 | Not Supported | Screen reader users will not be able to successfully use most areas of the software. |
| 302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supported | Low vision users should be able to successfully use most the software. However, if a user is dependent on the OS High Contrast theme, then there are severe limitations in using the software. |
| 302.3 Without Perception of Color | Supported | The software can be used by users that can’t see color difference. It is possible to create visualizations that do rely only on color, however. |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | Software is not platform software. |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Partially Supported | The software does not disrupt some OS level accessibility features like Zoom and video filters. This does not include OS level themes. OS high contrast themes are not inherited by the software. |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Not Supported | Sufficient information about objects is not conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Not Supported | Most objects and components cannot be modified correctly using assistive technology. |
| 502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Not Supported | Tables in the software are not identified as tables, and relevant information is not read correctly. |
| 502.3.4 Values | Not Supported | The current values of all objects are not read correctly. |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Not Supported | The modification of values using assistive technology is not read correctly. |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Not Supported | Inter-object labeling does not work correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. |
| 502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Not Supported | Hierarchical relationships are not conveyed correctly. |
| 502.3.8 Text | Not Supported | Text is read not correctly throughout the software. In addition, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.9 Modification of Text | Not Supported | Assistive technology can not properly modify and edit all text. |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology. |
| 502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Partially Supported | Focus order is consistent throughout most of the software. However, there are locations where focus is missing or out of order. |
| 502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Partially Supported | Focus can be manipulated correctly using assistive technology through some of the software. However, there are objects that do not accept keyboard focus, using assistive technologies or otherwise. |
| 502.3.14 Event Notification | Not 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 | 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 | Not Supported | When using the software to create content, it is not possible to make it so that output contains the information necessary for accessibility. |
| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Not Applicable | Content cannot be exported to PDF. |
| 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 | Supported | There are provided templates (report styles) and systems in place to enable users to create output with sufficient accessibility information. |
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 | Documentation lists accessibility issues and workarounds when 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 | Not Applicable | All support documentation is available in an electronic version. |
| 603 Support Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supported | SAS Technical Support has information on accessibility related features of software. |
| 603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | Supported | SAS Technical Support works with the communication needs of users. |
EN 301 549 Report
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2.1 Usage without vision | Not Supported | Screen reader users will not be able to successfully use most areas of the software. |
| 4.2.2 Usage with limited vision | Partially Supported | Low vision users should be able to successfully use most areas of the software. |
| 4.2.3 Usage without perception of color | Supported | The software can be used by users that can’t see color difference. However, it is possible to create output where color is the only indicator of meaning. |
| 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 | There is no content in the software flashing between 5hz and 55hz. |
| 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 | User information is controlled by user and site admin team. |
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 | Software is not a closed system, so EN 301 5.1.3.1 - 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
| 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 | Partially Supported | The software works with OS level accessibility services. Exceptions include OS theme settings. The software does not inherit OS level themes. |
| 11.5.2.4 Assistive technology | Not Supported | Screen readers are not supported in a majority of the software. |
| 11.5.2.5 Object information | Not Supported | Screen readers are not supported in a majority of the software. |
| 11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Not Supported | Tables in the software are not identified as tables, and all relevant information is read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.7 Values | Not Supported | The current values of all objects are not read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Not Supported | Inter-object labeling does not work correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. |
| 11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Not Supported | Hierarchical relationships are not conveyed correctly. |
| 11.5.2.10 Text | Not Supported | Text is not read correctly throughout the software. In addition, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.11 List of available actions | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to 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 | Partially Supported | Focus can be manipulated correctly using assistive technology throughout most of the software. |
| 11.5.2.15 Change notification | Not 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 | Not Supported | The modification of states and properties using assistive technology is not read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text | Not Supported | The modification of values using assistive technology is not read correctly. |
| 11.6 Documented accessibility usage | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.6.1 User control of accessibility features | Not Applicable | Software is not platform software. |
| 11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features | Partially Supported | The software does not disrupt accessibility features of the OS. This does not include OS level themes. OS high contrast themes are not inherited by the software. |
| 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 | Not Applicable | Other than outputs, there is no method of transforming the content within the software. |
| 11.8.4 Repair assistance | Not Supported | There is no automatic or manual accessibility repair assistance in the software. |
| 11.8.5 Templates | Supported | There are provided templates (report styles) and systems in place to enable users to create output with sufficient accessibility information. |
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 | Documentation lists accessibility issues and workarounds when available. |
| 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 | SAS Technical Support has information on accessibility related features of software. |
| 12.2.3 Effective communication | Supported | SAS Technical Support works with the communication needs of users. |
| 12.2.4 Accessible documentation | See information in WCAG section | See information in WCAG section |