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Oracle Product
Accessibility Status
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Name of Product: Application Express (HTML
DB)
Last Updated: 28-JUL-06
Minimum
Version: 1.6 and 2.x
Some features in Application Express require the
functionality provided by the XMLHTTP (AJAX) and/or DHTML scripting
languages, which means that screenreaders may not properly interpret
screen updates. Because of extensive use of these two scripting
languages, the SQL Workshop module is not coded to meet applicable
Section 508 standards.
The information below
describes Application Express (HTML DB)'s ability to support the
applicable Section 508 standards. In addition, Application
Express (HTML DB) has been coded to meet applicable
WCAG 1.0 Double-A Guidelines, subject to the remarks in this VPAT.
For more information regarding the
accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products,
please contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com. |
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Section 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating
Systems
Section
1194.22 - Web-based intranet information and
applications
Section
1194.23 - Telecommunication Products
Section
1194.24 - Video and Multi-media Products
Section
1194.25 - Self-Contained, Closed Products
Section
1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers
Section
1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria
Section
1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support
Note:
This document is provided for information purposes only and the
contents hereof are subject to change without notice. Oracle
Corporation does not warrant that this document is error free, nor
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expressed orally or implied in law, including implied warranties and
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Oracle Corporation specifically disclaims any liability with respect
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Section
1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.21(a) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(b) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(c) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(d) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(e) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(f) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(g) Applications shall not override user selected
contrast and color selections and other individual display
attributes. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(h) When animation is displayed, the information
shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode
at the option of the user. |
Not
Applicable |
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| 1194.21(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only
means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a
response, or distinguishing a visual element. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(j) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(k) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.21(l) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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Section 1194.22
Web-based Internet Information and Applications
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.22(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element
shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element
content). |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia
presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.22(c) Web pages shall be designed so that all
information conveyed with color is also available without color, for
example from context or markup. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(d) Documents shall be organized so they are
readable without requiring an associated style sheet. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each
active region of a server-side image map. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.22(f) 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. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.22(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for
data tables. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(h) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(i) Frames shall be titled with text that
facilitates frame identification and navigation. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.22(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the
screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than
55 Hz. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.22(k) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(l) 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. |
Product is currently scheduled to support this standard in
a future release. |
The extensive use of XMLHTTP javascript functions to
update content in the page causes the page to be updated without a
corresponding update to the screenreader. For example, XMLHTTP is
used in the sorting and pagination features of all reports in the
application to update the page with the new records. |
| 1194.22(m) 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 Section 1194.21 (a) through (l). |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(n) 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. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(o) A method shall be provided that permits users
to skip repetitive navigation links. |
Product has been coded to meet this standard subject to
the remarks on the right. |
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| 1194.22(p) When a timed response is required, the user
shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is
required. |
Not Applicable |
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Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.23(a) Telecommunications products or systems which
provide a function allowing voice communication and which do not
themselves provide a TTY functionality shall provide a standard
non-acoustic connection point for TTYs. Microphones shall be capable
of being turned on and off to allow the user to intermix speech with
TTY use. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(b) Telecommunications products which include voice
communication functionality shall support all commonly used
cross-manufacturer non-proprietary standard TTY signal protocols. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(c) Voice mail, auto-attendant, and interactive
voice response telecommunications systems shall be usable by TTY
users with their TTYs. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(d) Voice mail, messaging, auto-attendant, and
interactive voice response telecommunications systems that require a
response from a user within a time interval, shall give an alert
when the time interval is about to run out, and shall provide
sufficient time for the user to indicate more time is required. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(e) Where provided, caller identification and
similar telecommunications functions shall also be available for
users of TTYs, and for users who cannot see displays. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(f) For transmitted voice signals,
telecommunications products shall provide a gain adjustable up to a
minimum of 20 dB. For incremental volume control, at least one
intermediate step of 12 dB of gain shall be provided. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(g) If the telecommunications product allows a user
to adjust the receive volume, a function shall be provided to
automatically reset the volume to the default level after every
use. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(h) Where a telecommunications product delivers
output by an audio transducer which is normally held up to the ear,
a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing
technologies shall be provided. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(i) Interference to hearing technologies (including
hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices)
shall be reduced to the lowest possible level that allows a user of
hearing technologies to utilize the telecommunications product. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(j) Products that transmit or conduct information
or communication, shall pass through cross-manufacturer,
non-proprietary, industry-standard codes, translation protocols,
formats or other information necessary to provide the information or
communication in a usable format. Technologies which use encoding,
signal compression, format transformation, or similar techniques
shall not remove information needed for access or shall restore it
upon delivery. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(k)(1) For products which have mechanically
operated controls or keys, controls and keys shall be tactilely
discernible without activating the controls or keys. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(k)(2) For products which have mechanically
operated controls or keys, controls do not require tight grasping,
pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(k)(3) If key repeat is supported, the delay before
repeat shall be adjustable to at least 2 seconds. Key repeat rate
shall be adjustable to 2 seconds per character. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.23(k)(4) The status of all locking or toggle controls
or keys shall be visually discernible, and discernible either
through touch or sound. |
Not Applicable |
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Section 1194.24
Video and Multi-media Products
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.24(a) All analog television displays 13 inches and
larger, and computer equipment that includes analog television
receiver or display circuitry, shall be equipped with caption
decoder circuitry which appropriately receives, decodes, and
displays closed captions from broadcast, cable, videotape, and DVD
signals. As soon as practicable, but not later than July 1, 2002,
widescreen digital television (DTV) displays measuring at least 7.8
inches vertically, DTV sets with conventional displays measuring at
least 13 inches vertically, and stand-alone DTV tuners, whether or
not they are marketed with display screens, and computer equipment
that includes DTV receiver or display circuitry, shall be equipped
with caption decoder circuitry which appropriately receives,
decodes, and displays closed captions from broadcast, cable,
videotape, and DVD signals. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.24(b) Television tuners, including tuner cards for
use in computers, shall be equipped with secondary audio program
playback circuitry. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.24(c) All training and informational video and
multimedia productions which support the agency's mission,
regardless of format, that contain speech or other audio information
necessary for the comprehension of the content, shall be open or
closed captioned. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.24(d) All training and informational video and
multimedia productions which support the agency's mission,
regardless of format, that contain visual information necessary for
the comprehension of the content, shall be audio described. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.24(e) Display or presentation of alternate text
presentation or audio descriptions shall be user-selectable unless
permanent. |
Not Applicable |
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Section 1194.25
Self-Contained, Closed Products
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.25(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. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(b) When a timed response is required, the user
shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is
required. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(c) Where a product utilizes touchscreens or
contact-sensitive controls, an input method shall be provided that
complies with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(d) When biometric forms of user identification or
control are used, an alternative form of identification or
activation, which does not require the user to possess particular
biological characteristics, shall also be provided. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(e) When products provide auditory output, the
audio signal shall be provided at a standard signal level through an
industry standard connector that will allow for private listening.
The product must provide the ability to interrupt, pause, and
restart the audio at anytime. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(f) When products deliver voice output in a public
area, incremental volume control shall be provided with output
amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient
noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at
least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A
function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the
default level after every use. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(g) Color coding shall not be used as the only
means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a
response, or distinguishing a visual element. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(h) When a product permits a user to adjust color
and contrast settings, a range of color selections capable of
producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing the
screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than
55 Hz. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(j)(1) The position of any operable control shall
be determined with respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches
in length, centered on the operable control, and at the maximum
protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on products
which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one
location and which have operable controls. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(j)(2) Where any operable control is 10 inches or
less behind the reference plane, the height shall be 54 inches
maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(j)(3) Where any operable control is more than 10
inches and not more than 24 inches behind the reference plane, the
height shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the
floor. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.25(j)(4) Operable controls shall not be more than 24
inches behind the reference plane. |
Not Applicable |
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Section
1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.26(a) All mechanically operated controls and keys
shall comply with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.26(b) If a product utilizes touchscreens or
touch-operated controls, an input method shall be provided that
complies with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.26(c) When biometric forms of user identification or
control are used, an alternative form of identification or
activation, which does not require the user to possess particular
biological characteristics, shall also be provided. |
Not Applicable |
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| 1194.26(d) Where provided, at least one of each type of
expansion slots, ports and connectors shall comply with publicly
available industry standards. |
Not Applicable |
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Section
1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.31(a) 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. |
Yes |
Subject
to the information provided in this document, this product has been
coded to meet the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards. |
| 1194.31(b) 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. |
Yes |
Subject
to the information provided in this document, this product has been
coded to meet the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards. |
| 1194.31(c) 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 |
Not Applicable |
There is no reliance on sound. |
| 1194.31(d) 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. |
Not Applicable |
There is no reliance on sound. |
| 1194.31(e) 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. |
Not Applicable |
There is no reliance on speech input. |
| 1194.31(f) 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. |
Yes |
Subject
to the information provided in this document, this product has been
coded to meet the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards. |
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Section
1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support
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Criteria |
Supporting Features |
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent
facilitation, scope of support provided) |
| 1194.41(a) Product support documentation provided to
end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request,
at no additional charge |
Support documentation for Application Express is provided
in HTML format with limited exceptions. Other formats available upon
request. |
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| 1194.41(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
additional charge. |
Information about accessibility features of Oracle
products is available in HTML format at
www.oracle.com/accessibility. |
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| 1194.41(c) Support services for products shall accommodate
the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. |
Oracle Support's portfolio of service offerings provide
two basic customer interfaces: the Internet, using MetaLink, or the
phone. While Oracle customers have access to electronic support via
MetaLink and in the near future iSupport, customers always have the
option of calling. TTY access is available using 1-800-446-2398 for
technical and non-technical questions. |
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