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SAS® Infrastructure for Risk Management 3.7

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS® Infrastructure for Risk Management 3.7 helps banks and insurance companies improve the efficiency of their risk processes with a visual workflow execution environment. Automatic code synchronization and documentation make it easy for developers to collaborate and track their work. Risk jobs run faster with in-memory computing. It also provides integration with multiple systems, risk regimes and third-party tools, and underpins many SAS risk solutions.

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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)Not Supported

There are several images without complete description in the software, including parts of the node diagram.

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable

There are no audio-only or video-only components of the software

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, the UI elements do not rely on presentation alone to convey content. However, visualizations and node diagram content does not pass this criterion.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Partially Supported

Content conveyed through presentation is not always conveyed through text or other indicators.

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

In the software itself, most content conveyed through color is also presented via text. Node diagrams with differing colors have other visual indicators of meaning for sighted users.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Not Applicable

There are no audio only components in the software.

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

There are some places in the software where the keyboard is not supported and the mouse is required. Areas include:

  • Node diagrams can not be navigated using the keyboard alone.
  • Preferences cannot be navigated fully via keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supported
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Not Evaluated

This software was not tested against WCAG 2.1 criteria.

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)Supported
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable

There is no autoplaying content in the software.

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)Supported
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)Supported

The landmarks system is enabled for this software.

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

As noted in criterion 2.1.1, many areas of the software do not support keyboard input. However, in areas where keyboard focus is accepted, keyboard focus is visible and tab order is logical. Exceptions to this include:

  • Focus does not go to the node diagram.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Partially Supported

There are some links where the immediate context of the link may not be clear.

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
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

Much of the application is navigable by a screen reader. However, the node diagram is inaccessible to assistive technology and keyboard interaction.

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)Not Evaluated
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

There are some areas of the software where the contrast for text is below the 4.5:1 requirement. Areas include: *Backgrounds of nodes in the node diagram.

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Supported

It is possible to resize text and objects in the software. The node diagram may not resize text accurately depending on the zoom method used.

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 a complex web 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. This does not pertain to AT interaction. See 4.1.2.

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)Partially Supported

Focus is drawn and has sufficient contrast throughout most of the software with some exceptions.

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 lang= 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

This software was not tested against WCAG 2.1 criteria.

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)Supported

The software does contain a SAS created High Contrast theme. Objects that have insufficient contrast in the default theme have sufficient contrast in the 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)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision Partially Supported

Much of the application is navigable by a screen reader. However, the node diagram is inaccessible to assistive technology and keyboard interaction.

302.2 With Limited Vision Partially Supported

Low vision users should be able to successfully use the software, barring some specific color contrast issues in the node diagram. Text zooming works correctly.

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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable

Software is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Supported

The software does not disrupt OS level accessibility features. The software does support OS level tools such as MouseKeys and FilterKeys. OS level color and contrast settings are not fully inherited and supported, however.

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

There is no an Alternative User Interface.

503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

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503.4.1 Caption Controls Not Applicable

There is no audio/video content in the software.

503.4.2 Audio Description Controls Not Applicable

There is no audio/video content in the software.

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 Supported

The software can export some content to XLSX files.

504.2.2 PDF Export Not Applicable

There is no direct way to export content to PDF in the software.

504.3 Prompts Not Applicable

What information can be exported is exported to a text XLSX file.

504.4 Templates Not Applicable

What information can be exported is exported to a text XLSX file.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation

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602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features Not Supported

Documentation does not list accessibility issues and workarounds.

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

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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)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Partially Supported

Much of the application is navigable by a screen reader. However, the node diagram is inaccessible to assistive technology and keyboard interaction.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

Low vision users should be able to successfully use the software, barring some specific color contrast issues. Text zooming works correctly.

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
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Partially Supported
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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
5.1.3 Non-visual access

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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information Not Supported

There is no alternative interface for the software.

5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech Not Applicable

There is no sound output in the software.

5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation Not Applicable

There is no sound output in the software.

5.1.3.4 Speech output user control Not Applicable

There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers).

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 Supported
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume Supported
5.1.3.13 Volume reset Supported
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages Not Applicable

There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers).

5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification Not Applicable

There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers).

5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs Not Applicable

This software does not produce this type of output.

5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement Supported

OS and browser text resizing and zooming work as expected in the software.

5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information Not Applicable

There is no sound in the software requiring a visual equivalent.

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 Partially Supported

The software works with OS level accessibility services, with the exception of screen readers.

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

There are some portions of the software that do not support screen reader interaction. Areas include:

  • Node diagrams are not read by a screen reader. A small part of the software in quantity, but large in impact, thus the differing support level here versus the FPC criteria.
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Partially Supported

Tables in the software are correctly identified as tables. Table and headers are read correctly. However a screen reader user may have difficulty manipulating interactive tables.

11.5.2.7 Values Partially Supported

The current values of most objects are read correctly.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships Supported
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Not Supported

Hierarchical relationships are conveyed correctly, with the exception of the Node Diagram.

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 Supported
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Supported
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 Supported
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 some states and properties using assistive technology is read correctly. There are some instances where a state change (from selected to unselected for example) are not sent to assistive technology.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Partially Supported

The modification of values using assistive technology is sometimes not possible. Interactive tables are the most common issue.

11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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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 OS level accessibility features. The software does support OS level tools such as MouseKeys and FilterKeys. OS level color and contrast settings are not fully inherited, but a SAS provided High Contrast theme is available.

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

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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 Supported

What information can be exported is exported to a text XLSX file.

11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Supported

There is no automatic or manual accessibility repair assistance in the software.

11.8.5 Templates Not Applicable

There is no direct way to export content in the software.

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 Not Supported

Documentation does not list accessibility issues and workarounds.

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

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