SAS® Package Reader 9.2
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: January 08, 2021
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
SAS® Package Reader (hereafter the software) is a desktop application that enables you to retrieve and view the contents of a SAS Package as an archive file without having to run SAS.
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) | Not Supported | Screen readers are usable in some portions of the software, but completely. There are some areas where screen readers are unable to read the content. |
| 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) | Supported | |
| 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Partially Supported | There are some locations within the software that keyboard interaction is not available.
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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 | 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 | |
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Not Applicable | The software is an installed software, thus does not have a page title. |
| 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 | |
| 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 software respects the language of the installed version and the users’ OS settings. |
| 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) | Not Applicable | The software is an installed software. |
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Not Supported | Screen readers are usable in some portions of the software. However, the bulk of the software may be difficult to user for a screen reader user.
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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 | |
| 1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Not 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 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 in the software page, that section does not have an additional language 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The software itself does not contain a 7:1 theme. Also, the software does not correctly inherit Windows OS color settings. |
| 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 | Not Supported | Screen reader users will not be able to successfully use most areas of the software. |
| 302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supported | Low vision users should be able to successfully use most of the software. |
| 302.3 Without Perception of Color | Supported | The software can be used by users that can’t see color difference. |
| 302.4 Without Hearing | Supported | There is no sound in the software, so non-hearing users will not have a problem. |
| 302.5 With Limited Hearing | Supported | There is no sound in the software, so limited hearing users will not have a problem. |
| 302.6 Without Speech | Supported | There is no native speech input in the software, so non-speech users will not have a problem. |
| 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. |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Partially Supported | The software does not disrupt some OS level accessibility features like Zoom and video filters. This does not include OS level themes. OS high contrast themes are not inherited by the software. |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Not Supported | Basic information about objects is not conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Not Supported | Most objects and components cannot be modified correctly using assistive technology. |
| 502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Not Supported | Tables in the software are not identified as tables, and all relevant information is read correctly. |
| 502.3.4 Values | Not Supported | The current values of all objects are not read correctly. |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Not Supported | The modification of values using assistive technology is not read correctly. |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Not Supported | Inter-object labeling does not work correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. |
| 502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Not Supported | Hierarchical relationships are not conveyed correctly. |
| 502.3.8 Text | Not Supported | Text is read not correctly throughout the software. In addition, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.9 Modification of Text | Not Supported | Assistive technology can not properly modify and edit all text. |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology. |
| 502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Partially Supported | Focus is consistent throughout the software with some exceptions. Exceptions include but are not limited to:
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| 502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Partially Supported | Focus order is consistent throughout most of the software. However, there are some objects that cannot be reached using the focus cursor. |
| 502.3.14 Event Notification | Not 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 | |
| 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 | Not Supported | When using the software to create content, it is not possible to make it so that output contains the information necessary for accessibility. |
| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Not Supported | Accessibility information elements 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 no 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 | Not Supported | Documentation does not list accessibility information. |
| 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 | Not Supported | Screen reader users will not be able to successfully use most areas of the software. |
| 4.2.2 Usage with limited vision | Partially Supported | Low vision users should be able to successfully use most of the software. |
| 4.2.3 Usage without perception of color | Supported | The software can be used by users that can’t see color difference. |
| 4.2.4 Usage without hearing | Supported | There is no sound in the software, so non-hearing users will not have a problem. |
| 4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing | Supported | There is no sound in the software, so limited hearing users will not have a problem. |
| 4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability | Supported | There is no native speech input in the software, so non-speech users will not have a problem. |
| 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 | Partially 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 | Partially Supported | Visualizations used in the software do not have a direct non-visual method of access. |
| 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 | 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 | There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers). |
| 5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content | Not Applicable | There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers). |
| 5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information | Not Applicable | There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers). |
| 5.1.3.8 Masked entry | Not Applicable | There is no speech output alternative in the software. The only speech in the software is from assistive technology (screen readers). |
| 5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data | Supported | The software contains no personal information, other than the dataset requested by the user. |
| 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 | This software does not produce this type of output. |
| 5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement | Supported | OS zooming works as expected in the software. |
| 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 | Partially Supported | The software works with OS level accessibility services. Exceptions include OS theme settings. The software does not inherit OS level themes. |
| 11.5.2.4 Assistive technology | Not Supported | Screen readers are not supported in a majority of the software. |
| 11.5.2.5 Object information | Not Supported | Screen readers are not supported in a majority of the software. |
| 11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Not Supported | Tables in the software are not identified as tables, and all relevant information is read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.7 Values | Not Supported | The current values of all objects are not read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Not Supported | Inter-object labeling does not work correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. |
| 11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Not Supported | Hierarchical relationships are not conveyed correctly. |
| 11.5.2.10 Text | Not Supported | Text is read not correctly throughout the software. In addition, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.11 List of available actions | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Not Supported | When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to 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 throughout most of the software. |
| 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 | Not Supported | The modification of states and properties using assistive technology is not read correctly. |
| 11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text | Not Supported | The modification of values using assistive technology is not 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 | Partially Supported | The software does not disrupt accessibility features of the OS. This does not include OS level themes. OS high contrast themes are not inherited by the software. |
| 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 Applicable | There are no templates provided in the software. |
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 | Not Supported | Documentation does not list 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 |