Attachment 2 - 508 Product Requirements.doc

ATTACHMENT 2

508 REQUIREMENT

Applicable Section 508 Product Requirements

Technical Provisions

NOTE:Technical provisions are determined to apply based on EIT characterized using the BuyAccessible Wizard. Technical provisions based on definite EIT characteristics are identified by a "yes". Technical provisions based on possible EIT characteristics are identified by a "maybe". Additional provisions may apply based on the actual characteristics of the EIT.

1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems

1194.21a yes

When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.

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1194.21b yes

Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.

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1194.21c yes

A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that assistive technology can track focus and focus changes.

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1194.21d yes

Sufficient 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.

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1194.21e yes

When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.

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1194.21f yes

Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.

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1194.21g yes

Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.

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1194.21h yes

When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.

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1194.21i yes

Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

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1194.21j yes

When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.

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1194.21k yes

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.

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1194.21l yes

When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

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1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications

1194.22a maybe

A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content).

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1194.22b maybe

Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation.

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1194.22c maybe

Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup.

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1194.22d maybe

Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet.

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1194.22e maybe

Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map.

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1194.22f maybe

Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape.

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1194.22g maybe

Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.

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1194.22h maybe

Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers.

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1194.22i maybe

Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation.

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1194.22j maybe

Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

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1194.22k maybe

A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes.

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1194.22l maybe

When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive Technology.

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1194.22m maybe

When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with 1194.21(a) through (l).

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1194.22n maybe

When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

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1194.22o maybe

A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links.

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1194.22p maybe

When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.

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1194.23 Telecommunication Products

Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply.

1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products

Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply.

1194.25 Self Contained, Closed Products

Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply.

1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers

Based on your responses no provisions are determined to apply.

Functional Performance Criteria

NOTE: Functional Performance Criteria provides overall product evaulation and for technologies or components for which there is no specific requirement under other section. These criteria are also intended to ensure that the individual accessible components work together to create an accessible product.

1194.31a yes

At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.

1194.31b yes

At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided.

1194.31c yes

At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided.

1194.31d yes

Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided.

1194.31e yes

At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided.

1194.31f yes

At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided.

Information, Documentation, and Support

NOTE: In order for an EIT to be fully usable by person with disabilities, the information about the EIT and EIT support services must also be usable by person with disabilities.

1194.41a yes

Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charges.

1194.41b yes

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 additional charge.

1194.41c yes

Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.