Genea Energy Partners, Inc. Accessibility Conformance Report Revised Section 508 Edition (Based on VPAT® Version 2.4Rev)
Applicable Standards/ Guidelines
Standard/ Guideline
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 | Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 | (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 2.0 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with Revised Section 508:
- Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing
- Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 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.
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Application has the labels over the actionable buttons and informative text wherever applicable |
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The pre-recorded video content available in the application does not have a separate audio track. Instead, the audio is embedded within the archived video files. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The application doesn’t have functionality for pre-recorded audio files. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | All the media is clearly labeled in the application, and it doesn’t have any audio description. |
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The pages of the application have appropriate title and it has appropriate hierarchy to show the relationship. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The pages of the application are in the sequence and left side navigation menu provides index for it. Some of the pages |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application shows the appropriate color for statuses but at some places it doesn’t have tooltip or description. |
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application shows the appropriate color for statuses but at some places it doesn’t have tooltip or description. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | This application doesn’t have the audio output except at the Video player. |
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | Tabs and arrow keys can be used for navigation |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Tabs and arrow keys can be used for navigation |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | This application doesn’t always need the timed response. It shows the loader whenever it’s loading or waiting for the response. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Live data stream like events and video feeds cannot be paused. |
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Application doesn’t have any content which flashes three times in a second or more. |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs | Does not support | Bypass block links are not supported in the application |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Does not support | It is a single page application and titles are not supported yet. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Users can navigate through the pages of the application in a sequential manner, and the left side navigation menu provides all the necessary information for easy navigation. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The purpose of the links can be determined from their text alone. |
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The language of the pages can be determined programmatically. |
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | When any component receives focus, it’s ready for actions from user and can act but it doesn’t change the context or meaning of the object. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Changing the setting of user interface components does not automatically cause a change of context. |
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Application shows the error description whenever it encounters error on any page. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | Field labels and instructions in the form are accurately associated with the relevant form controls. The form also clearly indicates which fields are required, although not all fields in the form are mandatory. |
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The markup used in the application is both valid and well-formed. However, it is worth noting that not every object in the application is necessarily contained under an unordered list (UL) or ordered list (OL). |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application provides name, role, state, and value information to assistive technologies for some components. However, certain components may not provide all the required information, such as role and state. |
Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Does not Support | The application doesn’t have live captions. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The application does not use pre-recorded audio. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | While some areas of the application may only meet the minimum contrast requirements, the overall design of the application is aligned with the organization’s branding and theme. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application doesn’t support to change the text size however it can be done via browser controls. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The application does not have images of text |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application shows the appropriate color for statuses but at some places it doesn’t have tooltip or description. |
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application shows the appropriate color for statuses but at some places it doesn’t have tooltip or description. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | This application doesn’t have the audio output except at the Video player. |
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | Tabs and arrow keys can be used for navigation |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Tabs and arrow keys can be used for navigation |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | This application doesn’t always need the timed response. It shows the loader whenever it’s loading or waiting for the response. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Live data stream like events and video feeds cannot be paused. |
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Application doesn’t have any content which flashes three times in a second or more. |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs | Does not support | Bypass block links are not supported in the application |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Does not support | It is a single page application and titles are not supported yet. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Users can navigate through the pages of the application in a sequential manner, and the left side navigation menu provides all the necessary information for easy navigation. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The purpose of the links can be determined from their text alone. |
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The language of the pages can be determined programmatically. |
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | When any component receives focus, it’s ready for actions from user and can act but it doesn’t change the context or meaning of the object. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Changing the setting of user interface components does not automatically cause a change of context. |
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Application shows the error description whenever it encounters error on any page. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | Field labels and instructions in the form are accurately associated with the relevant form controls. The form also clearly indicates which fields are required, although not all fields in the form are mandatory. |
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The markup used in the application is both valid and well-formed. However, it is worth noting that not every object in the application is necessarily contained under an unordered list (UL) or ordered list (OL). |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Partially Supports | The application provides name, role, state, and value information to assistive technologies for some components. However, certain components may not provide all the required information, such as role and state. |
Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Revised Section 508 Report
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | Application has the labels over the actionable buttons and informative text wherever applicable |
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The pre-recorded video content available in the application does not have a separate audio track. Instead, the audio is embedded within the archived video files. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Also applies to: Revised Section 508 • 501 (Web)(Software) • 504.2 (Authoring Tool) • 602.3 (Support Docs) | Supports | The application doesn’t have functionality for pre-recorded audio files. |
