SAS® Model Risk Management 7.4
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: December 18, 2020
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
SAS® Model Risk Management (hereafter ‘the software’) is a web-based solution that facilitates the capture and management of statistical model-related information that is then used to conduct all aspects of model risk management lifecycle, including model inventory management, model validation, ongoing monitoring and maintenance, change management, and model usage documentation.
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.
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WCAG 2.1 Report
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) | Not Supported | There are several images without complete description in the software. |
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, 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. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
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:
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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 | |
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:
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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 | There are some portions of the software that do not support screen reader interaction. Some objects may require the user to change their screen reader cursor type. Areas include:
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Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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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. The full set of themes is not available for this product. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Supported | |
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 | |
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 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 |
Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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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 | |
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 |
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302.1 Without Vision | Not Supported | There are cases where a no vision user would have a roadblock in specific instances of functionality. Screen reader users can accomplish some tasks, but may be limited in others. Specifically, since the model system does not present information to assistive technology, significant portions of the software will be unavailable to screen reader users and potentially preventing meaningful work. |
302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supported | Low vision users should be able to successfully use the software, barring some specific color contrast issues. |
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 |
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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 | 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
502.3.1 Object Information | Partially Supported | There are some portions of the software that do not support screen reader interaction. Areas include:
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502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Partially Supported | Most objects and components can be modified correctly using assistive technology. |
502.3.3 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. |
502.3.4 Values | Partially Supported | The current values of most objects are read correctly. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values | Partially Supported | The modification of values using assistive technology is sometimes not possible. Interactive tables are the most common issue. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships | 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 | Supported | |
502.3.8 Text | Partially Supported | Most text is read correctly throughout the software. However, there are some areas of text that are not read. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text | Partially Supported | Assistive technology can properly modify and edit text, outside of tables. |
502.3.10 List of Actions | Supported | |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Supported | |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Partially Supported | Focus order is consistent throughout most of the software. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Supported | Focus can be manipulated correctly using assistive technology. In addition, the focus indicator size and color and be customized by the user. |
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 Applicable | Software is web software, so this criterion does not apply. |
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. |
504.2.2 PDF Export | Partially Supported | There are some accessibility information elements that will be lost when exporting output to PDF (via Excel export). |
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 Supported | There are no 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 |
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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 |
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4.2.1 Usage without vision | Not Supported | There are cases where a no vision user would have a roadblock in specific instances of functionality. Screen reader users can accomplish some tasks, but may be limited in others. Specifically, since the model system does not present information to assistive technology, significant portions of the software will be unavailable to screen reader users and potentially preventing meaningful work. |
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. |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services | Supported | |
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:
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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 | 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 | Supported | |
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 | 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 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. |
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 | Not Supported | There are no 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 |
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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 |