Accessibility Information
This section outlines accessibility features supported by SOTI Connect.
SOTI Connect 2024.0.0 VPAT©
VPAT™ Summary Table Voluntary Product Accessibility Template©
| Criteria | Remarks and explanations |
|---|---|
| Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems | Refer to the section for details. |
| Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications | Refer to the section for details. |
| Section 1194.25 Self-contained, Closed Products | Refer to the section for details. |
| Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria | Refer to the section for details. |
| Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support | Refer to the section for details. |
Support Levels
| Support Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Supports | The product fully meets the letter and intent of the criteria. |
| Supports with Exceptions/ Minor Exceptions | The product does not fully meet the letter and intent of the criteria but provides some level of access relative to the criteria. |
| Supports through Equivalent Facilitation | The accessibility tester identified an alternate way to meet the intent of the criteria or, the product does not fully meet the intent of the criteria. |
| Supports when combined with Compatible AT | The product fully meets the letter and intent of the criteria when used in combination with compatible Assistive Technology (AT). For example, many software programs can offer speech output when combined with a compatible screen reader, commonly used AT for people who are blind. |
| Does Not Support | The product does not meet the letter or intent of the criteria. |
| Not Applicable | The criteria do not apply to the specific product. |
| Not Applicable- Fundamental Alteration Exception Applies | Meeting the criteria requires fundamentally altering the product (see the access board's standards for the definition of "fundamental alteration"). |
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | When software intends to operate on a system equipped with a keyboard, all product functions must be executable via the keyboard. Additionally, the function itself or the outcome of performing the function must be discernible in text form. | Supports with Exceptions/Minor Exceptions | The application supports basic keyboard shortcuts. |
| b. |
(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products identified as accessibility features, provided these features developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system identified as accessibility features. The operating system manufacturer has documented the application programming interface for these features and made it available to product developers. |
Supports | |
| c. | There must be a clear on-screen indicator showing the current focus, which moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus must be programmatically exposed to make sure that Assistive Technology can track and respond to focus changes. | Supports | |
| d. | Enough information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text. | Supports | |
| e. | The operating system must use its functions to display textual information. At a minimum, the information provided must include text content, text input caret location, and text attributes. | Supports | |
| f. | Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. | Supports | |
| g. | When showing animation, users must have the option to view the information in at least one non-animated mode. | Not Applicable | Application does not have animations |
| h | Color coding must not be the sole method for conveying information, indicating actions, prompting responses, or distinguishing visual elements. | Supports with Exceptions/Minor Exceptions | All toggles and radio buttons use more than color alone to indicate state. Buttons support hover over explanation of state on top of color coding. |
| i | When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, offer a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels. | Not Applicable | Application does not have color and contrast settings |
| j. | Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. | Supports | |
| k. | When using electronic forms, they must be accessible to people using Assistive Technology. This includes ensuring access to information, field elements, and functionality needed for form completion and submission, along with all directions and cues. |
Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet information and Applications
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Offer a text equal for every non-text element (for example via
alt, longdesc, or in element
content). |
Supports | |
| b. | Equivalent options for any multimedia presentation must synchronize with the presentation | Supports | |
| c. | Design web pages so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup. | Supports | Charts/graphs have hover over states for information and titles to indicate what they are about. |
| d. | Organize documents so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. | Supports | |
| e. | Offer redundant text links for each active region of a server-side image map. | Not Applicable | |
| f. | Offer client-side image maps instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot define with an available geometric shape. | Supports | |
| g. | Identify row and column headers for data tables. | Supports | |
| h. | Use markup to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers. | Supports | |
| i. | Title frames with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation. | Not Applicable | Application does not use iframe element in
html. |
| j. | Design pages to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. | Supports | |
| k. | Offer a text-only page, with similar information or functionality, to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part. When non compliant in any other way. the content of the text-only page updates whenever the primary page changes. | Not Applicable | |
| l. | When pages use scripting languages to display content or create interface elements, the script's information must be identifiable with functional text. This functional text should be readable by Assistive Technology. | Supports with Exceptions/Minor Exceptions | Some Dynamic images do not contain alt-text. |
| m. | When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application present on the client system to interpret page content. The page must offer a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with 1194.21 (a) through (i). | Not Applicable | |
| n. | Design electronic forms for online completion to make sure accessibility for people using Assistive Technology. This includes providing access to information, field elements, and required functionalities, along with all directions and cues. | Supports | |
| o. | Offer a method that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. | Supports | |
| p. | Tell users when requiring a timed response, and offer enough time for them to request an extension. | Not Applicable |
Section 1194.25 Self-contained, Closed Products
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Self contained products shall be usable by people with disabilities without requiring an end-user to attach Assistive Technology to the product. Personal headsets for private listening are not Assistive Technology. | Does Not Support | Application is not self-contained accessible, requires assistive technology. |
| b. | Tell users when requiring timed response, and offer enough time to indicate for them to request an extension. | Not Applicable | |
| c. | Where a product utilizes touchscreens or contact-sensitive controls, offer an input method that complies with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). | Supports with Exceptions/Minor Exceptions | Application not designed for touchscreens. Some controls such as drag, and drop may not function as expected. |
| d. | Offer an alternative form of identification or activation when using biometric forms of user identification or control. This alternative must not require the user to own specific biological characteristics. | Not Applicable | |
| e. | When products offer auditory output, the audio signal shall offers at a standard signal level through an industry standard connector that enables for private listening. The product provides the ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at any time. | Not Applicable | |
| f. | When products deliver voice output in a public area, offer an incremental volume control with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is over 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB over the ambient level shall be user selectable. Offer a function to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. | Not Applicable | |
| g. | Do not use color coding as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. | Supports with Exceptions/Minor Exceptions | All toggles and radio buttons use more than color alone to indicate state. Buttons support hover over explanation of state on top of color coding. |
| h. | When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, offer a range of color selections capable of producing a variety of contrast levels. | Not Applicable | Application does not have color and contrast settings. |
| i. | Design products to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. | Supports | |
| j. | (1) Freestanding, non-portable products intended for use in one location with operable controls must comply with these guidelines. Decide the position of any operable control with respect to a 48-inch vertical plane centered on the control. This plane should be at the product's maximum protrusion within the 48-inch length. | Not Applicable | |
| (2) Freestanding, non-portable products with operable controls meant for use in one location must follow this guideline. If any operable control placed 10 inches or less behind the reference plane, the height must be between 15 and 54 inches from the floor. | Not Applicable | ||
| (3) Freestanding, non-portable products intended for use in one location with operable controls must comply with this. If any operable control is position between 10 and 24 inches behind the reference plane, the height should be between 15 and 46 inches from the floor. | Not Applicable | ||
| (4) Freestanding, non-portable products intended for use in one location with operable controls must adhere to this. Position operable controls no more than 24 inches behind the reference plane. | Not Applicable |
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Offer at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision. Or support Assistive Technology for people who are blind or visually impaired. | Supports | Assistive technology can read elements on the application. |
| b. | Offer at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity better than 20/70. This could be through audio, enlarged print output, or support for Assistive Technology for visually impaired users. | Not Applicable | |
| c. | Offer at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing. Or support Assistive Technology for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. | Not Applicable | |
| d. | When audio is crucial for a product's use, offer at least one mode of operation and information retrieval in an enhanced auditory fashion. Or support assistive hearing devices. | Not Applicable | |
| e. | Offer at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech. Or support Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities. | Not Applicable | |
| f. | Offer at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions. Make sure it is operable with limited reach and strength. | Not Applicable |
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Product support documentation provided to end-users is available in alternate formats upon request, at no extra charge. | Supported | Online Help conforms to WCAG3 accessibility standards |
| b. | End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no extra charge. | Supported | |
| c. | Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. | Does Not Support |