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WCAG 2.1 Report

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Partially Supported

Some icons used to convey information do not have fully accurate descriptions.

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

Exceptions include:

  • The table of contents navigation does not have a proper semantic tree structure.
  • Some content produced from sample SAS code produces layout tables that are not marked as layout tables.
  • Some content produced from sample SAS code creates data tables that lack proper table markup
  • Some groupings of controls are not marked as groups
  • Search results are not presented semantically as a list of items
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Supported
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

Some links use only color to indicate they are links as opposed to plain text, and the contrast difference between the link and the plain text is not sufficient.

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)Supported
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)Not Applicable
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)Supported

Landmarks are defined for each section of the page.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)Supported
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)Partially Supported

The "Scroll to the top" button scrolls the page contents but focus does not move to the top of the page.

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Partially Supported

When zoomed in or on a smaller device, the link to the SAS Homepage (the SAS Logo) does not have an accessible name defined.

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supported
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Supported
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Supported
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supported
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)Supported
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • In the table of contents, the component that controls expanding and collapsing sections is not identified as a button.
  • The table of contents is not semantically defined as a tree.
  • When navigating to new pages, no announcement is automatically made by screen reading software when the page is ready.
  • Items in drop down menus are not identified as menu items.
  • The selected state of menu items are not semantically defined as selected.
  • Screen reading software does not announce when content has been copied with the "Copy to clipboard" button for code blocks.
  • Tool tips providing term definitions are not semantically defined as tool tips.
  • When zoomed in or viewed on a smaller device the close button for the search control does not have an accessible name defined.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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)Supported
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Supported
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The placeholder text of "Search" in the search input does not have sufficient color contrast.
  • On pages that present controls to change the development language syntax, these controls lack sufficient color contrast.
  • Some link text lacks sufficient color contrast.
  • Some terms in code blocks lack sufficient color contrast.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Partially Supported

When viewed with a width of 320 CSS pixels:

  • Part of the footer is cut off
  • Horizontal scrolling is required to view the full content of code blocks
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Partially Supported

When the "Scroll to the top" button receives focus the content of the button does not have sufficient color contrast.

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)Supported
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)Partially Supported

In the language selection control, foreign language strings are not marked with a change in 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)Partially Supported

When search results are loading there is no announcement to screen reading software that content is loading.

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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
2.5.5 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)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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 Partially Supported

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

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities Supported

Chapter 5: Software

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation

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602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported

Online support documentation is 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 Supported

Online support documentation is 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)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Partially Supported

See 302.1 in the Section 508 Report.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

See 302.2 in the Section 508 Report.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Partially Supported

See 302.3 in the Section 508 Report.

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 302.7 in the Section 508 Report.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Partially Supported

See 302.8 in the Section 508 Report.

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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
12.1 Product documentation

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12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features 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 Supported

See information in WCAG section.

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