SAS® Visual Analytics 7.52 Viewer
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: February 03, 2023
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
SAS® Visual Analytics Viewer (the report viewer) (hereafter the software) enables users who are not report designers to view a report using a web browser.
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.
Information regarding the accessibility of the software can be found here: SAS Visual Analytics 7.5: Viewer Accessibility Features
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) | Partially Supported | All images are on buttons or links and are labeled. It is possible to include text on user generated content that will be read by a screen reader. Data tables are exposed and can be exported to external software depending on report creator settings. Some report author created visualizations can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator. |
| 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, content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text. However, it is possible for the report author to create content that does not adhere to this criterion. |
| 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Partially Supported | In the software itself, content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text. However, it is possible for the report author to create content that does not adhere to this criterion. |
| 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Partially Supported | In the software itself, content conveyed through color is also presented via text. However, it is possible for the report author to create content that does not adhere to this criterion. |
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Not Applicable | |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Partially Supported | Keyboard navigation is supported throughout most of the software, with some exceptions which include:
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| 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) | Supported | There are methods to get keyboard focus out of all areas of the software. |
| 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. However user generated content could potentially violate this criterion with some effort. |
| 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Supported | There are keyboard shortcut keys to move the user to various points in the software, enabling the user to bypass regions. |
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) | Partially Supported | The UI elements of the software itself have consistent focus order. There are some report objects that can have incorrect focus order. Exceptions include:
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| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Supported | Links are described with appropriate context. |
| 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 labels 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 | Screen readers are supported throughout most of the software. Some exceptions include:
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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 | The software itself has sufficient color contrast throughout. It is possible however for the user to create content that does not meet this criterion. |
| 1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) | Supported | There are no images of text in the software. It is possible for the report authors to generate content that contains images of text, however. |
| 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 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 | Headings and labels are used throughout the software to describe the current section, component, object, etc. |
| 2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 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 | There are no input errors that can become permanent. |
| 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) | Partially Supported | The software does contain a user selectable high contrast theme. Reports and visualizations viewed in the software however are generated according to report author settings. A High contrast report theme is available to report authors in VA. The user can also override report author's theme choice with the SAS 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)
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 302.1 Without Vision | Partially Supported | Screen reader users should be able to successfully use most areas of the software. There are some edge cases where a user would have a roadblock in specific instances of functionality. See WCAG 4.1.2 for more details. |
| 302.2 With Limited Vision | Supported | |
| 302.3 Without Perception of Color | Partially Supported | The software can be used by users that can’t see color difference. However some user generated content could violate this criterion. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Partially Supported | Most of the software is labeled correctly. However, some controls don't communicate their state correctly. |
| 502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Partially Supported | Most of the software is labeled correctly. However, some controls are missing labels and descriptions thus making it more difficult to know how to modify them. |
| 502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Supported | |
| 502.3.4 Values | Supported | |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Supported | |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Partially Supported | Inter-object labeling works correctly for most objects. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. Exceptions include:
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| 502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Partially Supported | Hierarchical relationships are conveyed correctly throughout most of the software. Exceptions include:
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| 502.3.8 Text | Partially Supported | Text is read correctly throughout the software. However, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology. |
| 502.3.9 Modification of Text | Supported | |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Partially Supported | When actions can be performed on most objects, possible actions are conveyed to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
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| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Supported | When actions are available and listed to assistive technology (see 502.3.10), actions can be executed by the AT. |
| 502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Partially Supported | Information about the focus cursor is exposed to AT in most areas of the software. Exceptions include:
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| 502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Supported | |
| 502.3.14 Event Notification | Partially Supported | There are some elements in the software that do not communicate state change. Examples include:
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| 503 Applications | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 503.2 User Preferences | Not Applicable | Software is web software |
| 503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Not Applicable | There is no an Alternative User Interface. |
| 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 | Supported | The software supports exporting to PDF, images, Excel, tsv and csv files, and the SAS Graphics Accelerator.
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| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Not Supported | PDFs produced by the software are not tagged for screen reader use. |
| 504.3 Prompts | Not Applicable | Visual Analytics Report Viewer is not an authoring tool. |
| 504.4 Templates | Not Applicable | Visual Analytics Report Viewer is not an authoring tool. |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2.1 Usage without vision | Partially Supported | Screen reader users should be able to successfully use most areas of the software. There are some edge cases where a user would have a roadblock in specific instances of functionality. See WCAG 4.1.2 for more details. |
| 4.2.2 Usage with limited vision | Partially Supported | Low vision users should be able to successfully use the software. |
| 4.2.3 Usage without perception of color | Partially Supported | The software can be used by users that can’t see color difference. However some user generated content could violate this criterion. |
| 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. However user generated content could potentially violate this criterion with some effort. |
| 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 | Private information is masked when communicating through a screen reader. |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.4 Assistive technology | Not Applicable | The software is not assistive technology. |
| 11.5.2.5 Object information | Partially Supported | Most of the software is labeled correctly. However, some controls are missing labels and descriptions. |
| 11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.7 Values | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Partially Supported | Inter-object labeling works correctly for most objects. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1. Exceptions include:
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| 11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Partially Supported | Hierarchical relationships are conveyed correctly throughout most of the software. Exceptions include:
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| 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 | Partially Supported | When actions can be performed on most objects, possible actions are conveyed to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
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| 11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Supported | When actions are available and listed to assistive technology (see 502.3.10), actions can be executed by the AT. |
| 11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes | Partially Supported | Information about the focus cursor is exposed to AT in most areas of the software. Exceptions include:
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| 11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes | Supported | |
| 11.5.2.15 Change notification | Partially Supported | There are some elements in the software that do not communicate state change. Examples include:
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| 11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties | Partially Supported | Most of the software is labeled correctly. However, some controls are missing labels and descriptions thus making it more difficult to know how to modify them. |
| 11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text | Supported | |
| 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 | |
| 11.7 User preferences | Not Applicable | Software is web software. |
| 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 | Partially Supported | The software supports exporting to PDF, images, Excel, tsv and csv files, and the SAS Graphics Accelerator.
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| 11.8.4 Repair assistance | Not Applicable | Visual Analytics Report Viewer is not an authoring tool. |
| 11.8.5 Templates | Not Applicable | Visual Analytics Report Viewer is not an authoring tool. |
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 | 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 |