Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Stock
Product Description: Adobe Stock is a service that provides designers and businesses with access to millions of high-quality curated and royalty-free photos, videos, illustrations, vector graphics, 3D assets, and templates for all their creative projects.
Date: December 2019
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Stock involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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Level A: Yes |
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Level A: Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: 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 can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
All WCAG sections also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: The product does not provide sufficient text alternatives for most images, graphs, and custom controls. Examples include:
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Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The stock video clips are video-only with descriptive titles serving as text description. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most structure and relationship information, such as table headers and list structures, is provided through element semantics object information or in text. However, some structure and relationship information is not provided programmatically or in text, such as:
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product presents most content in a meaningful sequence. Exceptions include:
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1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain input fields that collect information about the user. |
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:
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1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most text does not meet minimum contrast requirements. Examples include:
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1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product allows browser zoom to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality on most pages. Exceptions include:
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1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product uses text instead of images of text. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most content is presented without loss of information or functionality. Exceptions include:
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1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most meaningful non-text content elements, such as outlines of buttons and underlines for text fields, have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
|
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product support the required text style properties without loss of content or functionality. Exceptions include:
|
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: When content is triggered by hover or focus, it becomes visible and then hidden in a manner, which meets this criterion. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not provide character key shortcuts. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain flashing content. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The product provides headings which allows assistive technology users to bypass repeated blocks, such as the header navigation elements. However, for users without assistive technology, a bypass mechanism is not provided. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most titles of pages describe their purpose. Exceptions include:
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2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
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2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: The purpose of most links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from the programmatic context of the link. Exceptions include:
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2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Users can locate web pages in the product through navigation links. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Headings and labels are descriptive. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most focusable elements do not have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Examples include:
|
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: In most forms, input fields have a visible label but do not provide a programmatic name. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: The language of pages cannot be programmatically determined. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Changes of language for passages or phrases can be programmatically determined. Exceptions include:
|
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most components do not initiate a change of context when focused. Exceptions include:
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3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: When navigational mechanisms are repeated in the product, such as the header navigation region, they occur in a consistent relative order. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text. Exceptions include:
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3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Labels are provided for most input fields. Exceptions include:
|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Web: Supports |
Web: Where input errors are automatically detected suggestions for correction are provided to the user. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data can be confirmed before finalizing. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: In most product functions, elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs are unique. Exceptions include:
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4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Web: User interface components in most product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, state, or value information. Examples include:
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: When status messages do not receive focus, the product does not provide the update to assistive technology. Examples include:
|
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Some controls in the product are operable and functional without vision. However, most complete processes of the product are not usable without vision.
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
|
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
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302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
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302.6 Without Speech |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides consistent identification of user interface components. However, some functions of the product are more difficult than necessary for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities; examples include:
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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Some controls in the product are operable and functional without vision. However, most complete processes of the product are not usable without vision.
As noted in 4.1.3 Status Messages, when submitting content for approval, screen reader users are not made aware of the status of their submission. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
|
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not require the use of speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Web: Does Not Support |
Web: Most functions of the product are usable with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:
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4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not contain flashing content. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning |
Web: Partially Supports |
Web: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. The product provides consistent identification of user interface components. However, some functions of the product are more difficult than necessary for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities; examples include:
|
4.2.11 Privacy |
Web: Supports |
Web: The product does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.1.3.1 General |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to text enlargement. |
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.6.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
5.1.6.2 Input focus |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have functionality that is closed to keyboards. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have specific documented accessibility features. The product instead relies upon platform accessibility features. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain content with accessibility information. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Does Not Support |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. Most components and custom controls lack semantic roles and descriptions which would enable them to be discernible without user vision. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
This product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Not Applicable |
The product does not require a function to play black closed captions because the video content does not have synchronized audio. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Not Applicable |
The product does not transmit, convert, or record video with synchronized audio. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Not Applicable |
The product does not require a function to play back closed audio description because the video content does not have synchronized audio and the video content is sufficiently described in the video name and description. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have a mechanism to play audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Not Applicable |
The product does not transmit, convert, or record video with synchronized audio. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Not Applicable |
The product displays video, but user controls for captions and audio descriptions are not required because videos do not contain audio. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Notes:
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17. |
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
11.7 User preferences |
Not Applicable |
Not applicable to web |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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