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SAS® Decision Builder 2025.03

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS® Decision Builder (hereafter ‘the software’) is a powerful, SaaS solution designed to help organizations automate, optimize, and scale their decision-making processes. Whether you’re managing complex business rules, integrating machine learning models, or using Python code, SAS Decision Builder allows you to create intelligent decision flows that drive actionable insights in real-time. With seamless integration into the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem, SAS Decision Builder helps businesses streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

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WCAG 2.2 Report

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Several images do not have alternative text defined.
  • Icons in some tables and other areas are not communicated to assistive technology.
  • Several decorative images are not hidden from assistive technology.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The semantic structure communicated through grids and tables is not communicated to assistive technology.
  • The semantics of the Workloads section does not match the visual structure.
  • Headings and landmarks are used incorrectly or missing.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The import dialog relies on sensory characteristics of visual location to communicate meaning.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • There is insufficient contrast between the selected state and default state of some lists.
  • There is insufficient contrast between the selected state and default state of the workspace’s segmented button.
  • There is insufficient contrast between the focused state and default state of some fields.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Grid structures cannot be navigated correctly using the keyboard.
  • Controls within some gridcells cannot be operated using the keyboard.
  • It is not possible to drag and drop content in the canvas using the keyboard.
  • Breadcrumb controls cannot be operated without using the mouse.
  • It is not possible to open the expression editor for a rule set using the keyboard.
  • Content in some grids is not keyboard accessible.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Partially Supported

The software includes a code editor which uses the tab and arrow keys to perform its essential functions. Focus can be moved from the code editor using multiple keyboard-based techniques.

Exceptions include:

  • It’s not possible to navigate past tables that have no available data in them using only the keyboard.
  • It’s not possible to navigate backward using the keyboard in some dialogs.
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Supported
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)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The page title does not accurately describe the name of the software.
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Several dialogs do not receive keyboard focus when they are opened for the first time.
  • Focus can be lost when creating new content or closing some dialogs.
  • Some controls display content that require the user to tab backwards to access, which is not obvious to the user.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Supported
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supported
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Supported
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The accessible name for the search field on the Monitor page does not include the visible label.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supported
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)Supported
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Using the right arrow key in the preview table of the lake house Home page can sometimes cause an unexpected change of context.
  • A popover opens and closes from the filter field on the Monitor page when focus changes.
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Typing invalid data into some input fields automatically displays an error message and initiates an unexpected change of context.
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A)Supported
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • An invalid date value is not displayed with any error indicators and is visually the same as the default state.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The form fields for the rule set do not have visible field labels.
3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A)Supported
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)Supported
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supported

The software is a web application with interactions similar to a desktop application. Screen reader users should toggle off the virtual cursor so they can use interactive components within the Software.

Exceptions include:

  • The contents of Decision Flow diagrams are not programmatically conveyed.
  • Values within table cells are not spoken.
  • Several input fields and drop-down menus do not have accessible names.
  • Some dialogs do not have accessible names.
  • Some instructional text and messages are not programmatically conveyed.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Supported
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Supported
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The “Name” label in the New Branch dialog does not have sufficient contrast with its background.
  • Selected text in some inputs have insufficient contrast.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • At 200% magnification, parts of the scheduling dialog is not visible.
  • At 200% magnification, parts of the Add Variables dialog and the Expression Editor dialog cannot be seen without repositioning the dialog in the browser window.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Applicable

This product is presented similar to a desktop application with a rich user interface. The primary purpose of this product is not to deliver lengthy, written prose, which is the purpose of 1.4.10.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The sort icon in a column header cell does not have sufficient contrast when the cell is focused but not selected.
  • Unselected check boxes in child rows on a workspace page do not have sufficient contrast with their backgrounds.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Supported
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Supported
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)Not Applicable

The software is a complex web application, 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
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The focus indicator is not visible on the table column headers in the Monitor page.
  • The focus indicator is not visible on the canvas of the Home page of a decision.
  • The focus indicator is not visible on the run and schedule dialogs.
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some dialogs do not constrain focus.
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA)Supported
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The splitter bars and a scroll bar in the expression editor dialog do not have sufficient target size.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)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
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA)Supported
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Status messages are not used to announce the success or failure when saving, removing, or refreshing content.
  • Some processing messages are not announced.
  • The number of search and filter results are not announced.

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 Evaluated
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
2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.13 Focus Appearance (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
3.3.9 Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) (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

The software supports users without vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.2 With Limited Vision Partially Supported

The software supports users with limited vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.3 Without Perception of Color Partially Supported

The software supports users without perception of color except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

302.4 Without Hearing Supported
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supported
302.6 Without Speech Supported
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Partially Supported

The software supports users with limited manipulation except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2.

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

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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
502.3 Accessibility Services

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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

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503.2 User Preferences Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
504.2.2 PDF Export Not Applicable
504.3 Prompts Not Applicable
504.4 Templates Not Applicable

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 Not Supported

Online support documentation is not 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 Supported

Product documentation is delivered in electronic formats.

603 Support Services

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603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features Not Supported

Online support documentation is not available.

603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs Supported

See SAS Technical Support Services and Policies.

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

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength Partially Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Supported

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

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

See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report.

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
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 Not Applicable
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Not Applicable
11.5.2.5 Object information Not Applicable
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Not Applicable
11.5.2.7 Values Not Applicable
11.5.2.8 Label relationships Not Applicable
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Not Applicable
11.5.2.10 Text Not Applicable
11.5.2.11 List of available actions Not Applicable
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Not Applicable
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Not Applicable
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Not Applicable
11.5.2.15 Change notification Not Applicable
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Not Applicable
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Not Applicable
11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Not Applicable
11.7 User preferences Not Applicable
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
11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Applicable
11.8.5 Templates Not Applicable

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 Not Supported

See 602.2 in the Section 508 Report.

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 Not Supported

See 603.2 in the Section 508 Report.

12.2.3 Effective communication Supported

See 603.3 in the Section 508 Report.

12.2.4 Accessible documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section