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SAS® Management Console 9.4M8

Accessibility Conformance Report

SAS® Management Console software (hereafter “the software”) provides an enterprise class, single point of control for SAS administrative tasks. Using an extensible framework, any SAS product can extend the console to administer its applications. The information provided in this VPAT pertains to the SAS® Management Console framework and its various plug-ins. Some plug-ins are licensed separately from SAS Management Console in other product offerings.

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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)Not Supported

Screen readers are not supported in the software. As such, non-text content will often not have sufficient text descriptions.

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supported

In the software, most content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Partially Supported

In the software, most content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text.

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

The software relies on color in one instance to indicate security inheritance.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Not Applicable
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

The software supports keyboard equivalents for many user actions. Exceptions include:

  • It can be difficult to switch focus among sections of the software with only the keyboard.
  • A few access keys open the wrong function when keyboard focus is in certain fields.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supported
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)Supported
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)Supported
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)Partially Supported

Using Ctrl+Tab does work to cycle through some regions in the software.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)Not Applicable

The software is an installed software, thus does not have a page title.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)Partially Supported

Focus is consistent throughout the software with some exceptions. Exceptions include but are not limited to:

  • Focus can be lost or travel in the wrong order in some areas
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Partially Supported

There are some links where the immediate context of the link may not be clear.

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Not Evaluated
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)Partially Supported

When user input is required, there are labels to describe what is required. This does not pertain to AT interaction. See 4.1.2.

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)Not Applicable

The software is an installed software.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Not Supported

Exceptions include:

  • in the SPDS Plug-in, screen readers cannot identify embedded controls in the table control, and labels for drop-down and input controls are not spoken.
  • In the Metadata Investigator Plug-in, screen readers cannot read the nodes in tree view, Description label, and the message displayed with the progress bar.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Not Applicable
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When the Microsoft Windows desktop color scheme is set to high contrast, some panels in the console content area do not inherit the system foreground and background color settings.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Not Supported
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Not Evaluated
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)Not Applicable

The software is complex installed software, 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:

  • Empty tables do not show visual focus.
  • In the Configuration Manager plug-in, visual focus is lost when tabbing through the settings tab.
  • In Metadata Bridges, some edit fields show multiple instances of visual focus.
  • In the Metadata Investigator plug-in, in high contrast mode, visual focus indicator is absent.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Not Supported

There is no method for identifying other languages in the software.

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)Not Evaluated

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)Not Evaluated
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 Not Supported

Screen reader users will have trouble using large portions of the software.

302.2 With Limited Vision Partially Supported

Users with limited vision should be able to use the software successfully, but there could be portions of the software that are difficult for them to use.

302.3 Without Perception of Color Supported
302.4 Without Hearing Supported
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supported
302.6 Without Speech Supported
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities Partially Supported

People with limited cognition can use the software. They may have varying levels of difficulty based on their particular abilities and needs.

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

Software is not platform software.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When the Microsoft Windows desktop color scheme is set to high contrast, some panels in the console content area do not inherit the system foreground and background color settings. In the SPDS Plug-In:
  • Users cannot view expansion ‘+’ icon in tree control.
  • Checkbox controls have no visual focus indicator.
  • Black text on the black (high contrast) background is unreadable. In the Metadata Investigator Plug-In:
  • In high contrast mode, font settings are not inherited.
  • On-screen indication of the current focus is not visible.
502.3 Accessibility Services

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502.3.1 Object Information Not Supported

Objects cannot be modified via screen readers.

502.3.2 Modification of Object Information Not Supported

Objects cannot be modified via screen readers.

502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers Not Supported

Screen readers are not supported in the software.

502.3.4 Values Not Supported

The current values of objects are not read correctly.

502.3.5 Modification of Values Not Supported

The current values of objects are not read correctly.

502.3.6 Label Relationships Not Supported

Inter-object labeling does not work correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships Not Supported

Hierarchical relationships are not conveyed correctly.

502.3.8 Text Not Supported

Text is not read correctly throughout the software. In addition, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology.

502.3.9 Modification of Text Not Supported

Assistive technology can not properly modify and edit all text.

502.3.10 List of Actions Not Supported

When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology.

502.3.11 Actions on Objects Not Supported

When actions can be performed on an object, input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Empty tables do not show visual focus.
  • In the Configuration Manager plug-in, visual focus is lost when tabbing through the settings tab.
  • In Metadata Bridges, some edit fields show multiple instances of visual focus. •* In the Metadata Investigator plug-in, in high contrast mode, visual focus indicator is absent.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Empty tables do not show visual focus.
  • In the Configuration Manager plug-in, visual focus is lost when tabbing through the settings tab.
  • In Metadata Bridges, some edit fields show multiple instances of visual focus.
  • In the Metadata Investigator plug-in, in high contrast mode, visual focus indicator is absent.
502.3.14 Event Notification Not Supported

As noted in WCAG 4.1.2, there are some events in the software that do not correctly inform a screen reader user.

503 Applications

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503.2 User Preferences Not Supported

The software does not fully inherit color and font settings set by the user in Windows.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces Not Applicable

There are no alternative user interfaces.

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 Supported

When using the software to create content, it is not possible to make it so that output contains the information necessary for accessibility.

504.2.2 PDF Export Not Applicable
504.3 Prompts Not Supported

There are no prompts in the software advising the user of WCAG 2 A and AA requirements.

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 Not Supported

Documentation does not list accessibility issues and workarounds.

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
603 Support Services

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603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs Supported

EN 301 549 Report

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

CriteriaConformance LevelRemarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Not Supported

Screen reader users will have trouble using large portions of the software.

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

Users with limited vision should be able to use the software successfully, but there could be portions of the software that are difficult for them to use.

4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Supported
4.2.4 Usage without hearing Supported
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Supported
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability Supported
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Partially Supported

See WCAG 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.4.3 for more details.

4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers Supported
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning Partially Supported

People with limited cognition can use the software. They may have varying levels of difficulty based on their particular abilities and needs.

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 Supported

The software does not fully interact with Windows accessibility services.

11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Not Supported

Screen readers are not supported in the software.

11.5.2.5 Object information Not Supported

Objects are not accessible to assistive technology

11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Not Supported

Tables are not supported via assistive technology.

11.5.2.7 Values Not Supported

The current values of objects are not read correctly.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships Not Supported

Inter-object labeling does not work correctly. Note that this does not pertain to objects with their own label. See. 502.3.1.

11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Not Supported

Hierarchical relationships are not conveyed.

11.5.2.10 Text Not Supported

Text is not read correctly throughout the software. In addition, text attributes are not presented to assistive technology.

11.5.2.11 List of available actions Not Supported

When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Not Supported

When actions can be performed on an object, input actions are not conveyed via assistive technology.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Empty tables do not show visual focus.
  • In the Configuration Manager plug-in, visual focus is lost when tabbing through the settings tab.
  • In Metadata Bridges, some edit fields show multiple instances of visual focus.
  • In the Metadata Investigator plug-in, in high contrast mode, visual focus indicator is absent.
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Empty tables do not show visual focus.
  • In the Configuration Manager plug-in, visual focus is lost when tabbing through the settings tab.
  • In Metadata Bridges, some edit fields show multiple instances of visual focus.
  • In the Metadata Investigator plug-in, in high contrast mode, visual focus indicator is absent.
11.5.2.15 Change notification Not Supported

As noted in WCAG 4.1.2, there are some events in the software that do not correctly inform a screen reader user.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Not Supported

The modification of states and properties using assistive technology is not read.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Not Supported

The modification of values and text using assistive technology is not read.

11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable

Software is not platform software.

11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When the Microsoft Windows desktop color scheme is set to high contrast, some panels in the console content area do not inherit the system foreground and background color settings. In the SPDS Plug-In:
  • Users cannot view expansion ‘+’ icon in tree control.
  • Checkbox controls have no visual focus indicator.
  • Black text on the black (high contrast) background is unreadable. In the Metadata Investigator Plug-In:
  • In high contrast mode, font settings are not inherited.
  • On-screen indication of the current focus is not visible.
11.7 User preferences Not Supported

The software does not fully inherit color and font settings set by the user in Windows.

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

Other than outputs, there is no method of transforming the content within the software.

11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Supported

There is no automatic or manual accessibility repair assistance in the software.

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 Not Supported

Documentation does not list accessibility issues and workarounds.

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
12.2.3 Effective communication Supported
12.2.4 Accessible documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section