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SAS® Visual Data Mining and Machine Learning 2022.1

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS® Visual Data Mining and Machine Learning (hereafter ‘the software’) on SAS® Viya® combines data wrangling, data exploration, visualization, feature engineering, and modern statistical, data mining and machine-learning techniques all in a single, scalable in-memory processing environment. This provides faster, more accurate answers to complex business problems, increased deployment flexibility and one easy-to-administer and fluid IT environment.

SAS Visual Data Mining and Machine Learning extends the capabilities of SAS Visual Analytics by adding new objects. This VPAT covers the accessibility of these objects: Bayesian network, Factorization machine, Forest, Gradient Boosting, Neural network, and Support vector machine. It does not cover any aspects of the base version of SAS Visual Analytics. For more information on accessibility of SAS Visual Analytics, see the SAS Visual Analytics VPAT. Some data is sent to Model Studio as new model types. See the Model Studio VPAT for more information on that user interface.

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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)Supported
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:

  • The boundaries of some objects are defined through visual presentation and cannot be programmatically determined.
  • Several graph objects contain an information button visually associated with the plot title but it is not programmatically associated with the title.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Supported
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The Neural Network object uses color alone to convey data.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • In Network plots, links between nodes cannot be accessed using only the keyboard.
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

The Software incorporates the Landmarks Dialog(Ctrl + F6) which enables users with limited manipulation to quickly navigate between sections of the application using only the keyboard. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software.

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

Exceptions include:

  • Focus can be lost or return to the top of the page in some instances
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
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

Any non-unique IDs present are not used in ways that are known to cause problems for assistive technologies when they are trying to interact with content.

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:

  • Some data visualizations do not convey name, role or value: Network View, Band Plot, links and legends within Neural Networks.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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)Partially Supported

The username and password fields are not marked with the autocomplete value of "username" and "current-password", but the accessible names are set correctly for each input.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Supported
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • In the Neural Network object, the network legend is partially hidden at 200% zoom.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Applicable

This product is presented similar to a desktop application with a rich user interface. The primary purpose of this product is not to deliver lengthy, written prose, which is the purpose of 1.4.10.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Not Evaluated

Exceptions include:

  • Some plots use color to encode meaning that lacks sufficient contrast with background and other color data encodings.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Supported
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Tooltips for some graph types are not hoverable and are not dismissible without moving the mouse or keyboard focus.
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
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)Supported

The software supports a user preference that enables users to customize the size and color of the focus indicator. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the software.

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Not Supported

If changes in human language occur, the semantic definition of the additional languages cannot be programmatically determined.

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)Supported

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 contains a 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)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
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
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

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503.4.1 Caption Controls Not Applicable
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls Not Applicable
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 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation

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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

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603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported

Online support documentation is available.

603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs Supported

See SAS Technical Support Services and Policies.

EN 301 549 Report

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks 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

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
5.1.3 Non-visual access

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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

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 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

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Not Applicable
11.7 User preferences Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Applicable
11.8.5 Templates Not Applicable

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 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

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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