SAS® Visual Analytics SDK
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: December 21, 2023
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
The SAS® Visual Analytics SDK (Software Development Kit) is a collection of JavaScript libraries that you can use to embed SAS Visual Analytics insights within your web pages and web apps. The SAS Visual Analytics SDK enables you to embed entire SAS Visual Analytics reports, embed individual SAS Visual Analytics objects from one or more reports, perform interactions between multiple SAS Visual Analytics objects, and share data and actions between SAS Visual Analytics objects and JavaScript controls (by using data-driven content).
This VPAT was prepared using Visual Analytics SDK version 2.3.0.
For information regarding the accessibility features of the software, see SAS Visual Analytics: Accessibility Features.
The software was not evaluated against WCAG AAA success criteria
The software is not part of a closed system
SAS Visual Analytics is an authoring tool. It enables users to analyze data, author reports and view reports. The scope of this VPAT is limited to viewing reports using the Visual Analytics SDK. For more information see the separate VPAT for SAS Visual Analytics that covers analyzing data and authoring reports.
This VPAT covers the accessibility of report content presented using the Visual Analytics SDK when an entire report is shown. The accessibility of report content might vary when individual report pages or objects are displayed in a page containing other content.
Where criteria are listed below as supported, this means that report authors can create report content that meets the criterion by following the guidelines for creating accessible reports using SAS Visual Analytics. Otherwise, the criterion is listed as partially supported or not supported.
In order to meet WCAG 1.4.1 Use of Color, pages that display full or partial reports using the Visual Analytics SDK should offer users a way to view those reports with the high contrast theme enabled. The Visual Analytics SDK offers an API for enabling the high contrast theme when displaying a full or partial report. It is not necessary for authors to save a copy of the report using the high contrast theme.
The software is a Web application. The following standards and guidelines are included in the VPAT. All other standards and guidelines are not applicable.
- WCAG 2.0 Level A
- WCAG 2.0 Level AA
- WCAG 2.0 Level AAA - only 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced)
- WCAG 2.1 Level A
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Section 508: Functional Performance Criteria
- Section 508: Support Documentation and Services
- EN 301 549: Functional Performance Statements
- EN 301 549: Documentation and Support Services
The software was tested with the following:
- axe-core
- JAWS using Google Chrome
- Keyboard-only interactions
- Dragon
- Google Chrome zoom settings
- Colour Contrast Analyser
- Manual inspection of the DOM
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supported: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supported: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Not Supported: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion.
This VPAT is based on an accessibility review of sample content created by following the practices in the Creating Accessible Reports Using SAS® Visual Analytics. The interactions reviewed include the following.
- List Tables
- Bar Graphs
- Crosstabs
- Line Charts
- Dual Axis Line Charts
- Time Series Plots
- Pie Charts
- Word Clouds
- Key Values
- UI Controls
- Images
- Text Objects
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.
SAS and all other SAS Institute, Inc. product and service names are registered trademarks of SAS Institute, Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
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 | Exceptions include:
|
| 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
|
| 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) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 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) | Supported | |
| 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Supported | This success criterion is outside of the scope of the Visual Analytics SDK. Authors of pages that use the Visual Analytics SDK should provide a mechanism to bypass blocks of content in the page. |
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Supported | This success criterion is outside of the scope of the Visual Analytics SDK. Authors of pages that use the Visual Analytics SDK should set the title of the page. |
| 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
|
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Supported | |
| 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 | This success criterion is outside of the scope of the Visual Analytics SDK. Authors of pages that use the Visual Analytics SDK should set the language of the page. |
| 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 | The software is a web application with interactions similar to a desktop application. Screen reader users should toggle off the virtual cursor so they can use interactive components within the Software. Exceptions include:
|
Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 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:
Note: The software contains a High Contrast theme which supports the contrast (minimum) requirements. |
| 1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA) | Supported | This success criterion is outside of the scope of the Visual Analytics SDK. Authors of pages that use the Visual Analytics SDK should support reflow of content as appropriate. |
| 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
Note: The software contains a High Contrast theme which partially supports the use of non-text contrast requirements. |
| 1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
|
| 2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) | Supported | This success criterion is outside of the scope of the Visual Analytics SDK. Authors of pages that use the Visual Analytics SDK should provide a mechanism to provide multiple ways to locate a page within the site. |
| 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
|
| 3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) | Supported | This success criterion is outside of the scope of the Visual Analytics SDK. Authors of pages that use the Visual Analytics SDK should set the language as needed on elements within the page. |
| 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 | Exceptions include:
|
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) | Supported | The software contains a High Contrast theme which supports the contrast enhanced requirements. |
| 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 | 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 | Supported | |
| 302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Supported |
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 | |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 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 | 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 Applicable | |
| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Not Applicable | |
| 504.3 Prompts | Not Applicable | |
| 504.4 Templates | Not Applicable |
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 | 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supported | Online support documentation is available. |
| 603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | Supported |
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 | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.2 Usage with limited vision | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.3 Usage without perception of color | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.4 Usage without hearing | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.8 Usage with limited reach | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers | Supported | |
| 4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.11 Privacy | Supported |
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 | |
| 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 | 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.6.1 User control of accessibility features | Not Applicable | |
| 11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features | Supported | |
| 11.7 User preferences | Not Applicable | |
| 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 | |
| 11.8.4 Repair assistance | Not Applicable | |
| 11.8.5 Templates | Not Applicable |
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 | 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 | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features | Supported | See 603.2 in the Section 508 Report. |
| 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 |