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SAS® Visual Investigator 2024.09

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS® Visual Investigator (hereafter ‘the software’) is an investigation and analysis solution that enables organizations to manage the end-to-end process for alert triage and detailed targeted investigations. Advanced administration capabilities help bring data together from internal or external sources for fast, directed investigations. This solution is designed for intelligence analysts, investigators, triage analysts and IT administrators who may work in financial services, insurance or with criminal investigations.

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WCAG 2.2 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:

  • Some information icons have no text alternative.

Non-visual access for the Network View is provided through sonification and speech when the “Enable non-visual access to data visualizations” user setting is enabled. Refer to the User Guide for more information.

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:

  • Groups of content are not semantically identified as groups of content.
  • Grids in the software do not have accesssible names.
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:

  • Color is the only visual means used to differentiate the state of buttons in some button groups.
  • Color is the only visual means used to differentiate the state of items in combobox popups.

Note: The software contains a High Contrast theme which partially supports the use of color requirements.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Supported

The Software contains no multimedia.

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • It is not possible to resize the width of table columns using only the keyboard.
  • Comments toolbar has controls that cannot be reached with the keyboard.
  • The timeline view can only be used with a mouse.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supported
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Supported

When single-alphanumeric keys are used as shortcuts, they are active only when the component in question has focus. Interactions such as this only occur in the Network View and the Time Slider.

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 becomes undefined after claiming or releasing a task.
  • Content behind modal dialogs can be read with the screen reader virtual cursor, however when the virtual cursor is off, focus is constrained to the modal dialog.
  • It is not possible to back tab past the “Navigation bar menu” button and into the header.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Supported
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supported

This was evaluated using the mouse as the pointer. VI on mobile platforms is supported through another product.

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • In the Network View, the down event causes the selection to change.

This was evaluated using the mouse as the pointer. VI on mobile platforms is supported through another product.

2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some form field labels do not match the visible labels.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supported
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)Supported
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When page number controls receive focus the page changes.
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)Supported
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A)Supported
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)Supported
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some comboboxes and text inputs do not have persistent visual labels.
3.3.7 Redundant Entry (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:

  • The map views have buttons with no names.
  • The selection state for items within some list boxes and tree view controls cannot be perceived.
  • Some input fields and drop-down menus do not have accessible labels defined.

Non-visual access for the Network View is provided through sonification and speech when the “Enable non-visual access to data visualizations” user setting is enabled. Refer to the User Guide for more information.

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:

  • Select buttons on the Reports page have insufficient text contrast.
  • Text in the Score column on the Alerts page has insufficient text contrast.

Note: The software contains a High Contrast theme which supports the contrast (minimum) requirements.

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Content in the main navigation bar is cut off at 200%.
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)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The focus indicator for some elements, including tab focused elements the top navigation menu, lacks sufficient contrast with the adjacent background color.
  • The fill indicating the active page number in the page controls for an Alerts table lacks sufficient contrast with the adjacent background color.
  • Some controls have insufficient contrast between states.

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:

  • Tooltips for nodes in the Network View, Network Preview, and Workflow are not hoverable.
  • Tooltips for events in the Timeslider 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)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The focus indicator for some elements lacks sufficient contrast with adjacent colors and is not visible.
  • No focus indicator for message strip.

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.

2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Content behind dialogs can be reached via the keyboard.
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA)Supported
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The close button in the tabs has insufficient target size.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Supported
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)Supported
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some tables throughout the application use different underlying techniques to display content, even though they visually look the same, resulting in differences in how the tables are presented by screen readers.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supported
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)Supported
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA)Supported
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Completion of table filters and sorts
  • When there are zero returned search results
  • When reports are refreshed

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
2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.13 Focus Appearance (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
3.3.9 Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) (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

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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

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks 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)

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

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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

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks 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

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

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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

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks 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