SAS® Data Management Studio 2.9
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: February 03, 2023
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
SAS® Data Management Studio (hereafter ‘the software’) is a data management suite that combines Data Quality and Data Integration. It provides a process and technology framework to deliver a single, accurate and consistent view of your enterprise. The software is the main interface of the DataFlux Data Management Platform. It enables you to discover, design, deploy and maintain data across your enterprise in a centralized way and deliver many types of data management initiative.
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) | Partially Supported | All images are on buttons or links and are labeled. |
| 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, content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text. However, it is possible for the user to create content that does not adhere to this criterion. |
| 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. |
| 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Partially Supported | In the software itself, content conveyed through color is also presented via text. |
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Partially Supported | Keyboard navigation is supported with some exceptions. 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 | There is no content in the software flashing between 5hz and 55hz. |
| 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Supported | There are 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) | Supported | The software is an installed software, so there is no page title. However, the software window is titled, fulfilling a similar functionality as this requirement. |
| 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:
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| 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) | 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 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 some of the software. 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) | 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. |
| 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 | 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 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 | 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) | Partially Supported | The software itself does not contain a 7:1 theme. However, it is possible for the user to create content in a 7:1 High Contrast theme. |
| 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 some areas of the software. However, some areas of the software will be inaccessible to screen reader users. |
| 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 | 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, thus this criterion does not apply. |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Supported | The software does not disrupt OS level accessibility features. Magnification, Stickey Keys, and Filter Keys, are supported. This does not include OS level theme settings. |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Partially Supported | Screen readers are supported in a majority of the software. Exceptions include but are not limited to:
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| 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 | Not Supported | Tables in the software are not identified as tables, and all relevant information is not read correctly. |
| 502.3.4 Values | Partially Supported | The current values of all objects are read correctly. |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Partially Supported | The modification of values using assistive technology is read correctly. |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Partially 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 | Partially Supported | Hierarchical relationships are conveyed correctly. |
| 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 | Partially Supported | Assistive technology can properly modify and edit text. |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Partially Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Partially Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, input actions are 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 | Partially Supported | Focus can be manipulated correctly using assistive technology. |
| 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | 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 | Partially Supported | When using the software to create content, it is possible to make it so that output contains the information necessary for accessibility. However, there are some visualization types that are not compatible with the SAS Graphics Accelerator. In addition, it is possible for the user to create content that does not contain this information. |
| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Partially Supported | There are some accessibility information elements that will be lost when exporting output 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 | Not Applicable | There are templates provided in the software. |
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 | Partially Supported | Screen reader users should be able to successfully use some areas of the software. However, some areas of the software will be inaccessible to screen reader users. |
| 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 | 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 | Supported | The software works with OS level accessibility services. This does not include OS level theme settings. |
| 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:
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| 11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Not Supported | Tables in the software are not identified as tables, and all relevant information is not read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.7 Values | Partially Supported | The current values of all objects are read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Partially Supported | Inter-object labeling works correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. |
| 11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Partially Supported | Hierarchical relationships are conveyed correctly. |
| 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 | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Partially Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, input actions are 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 | Partially Supported | Focus can be manipulated correctly using assistive technology. |
| 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 | The modification of states and properties using assistive technology is read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text | Partially Supported | The modification of values and text using assistive technology is 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 | Supported | The software does not disrupt accessibility features of the OS. This does not include OS level theme settings. |
| 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 |