Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 - April 2019

Name of Product:

PeopleSoft Customer Relationship Management Applications (August 2023 revision) 9.2x

Product Description:

PeopleSoft Customer Relationship Management is a web-based application that helps mid and enterprise-sized organizations across various industries manage their business processes and customer strategies.  The application includes both a Classic/Classic Plus UI which is non-responsive and Fluid UI which is based on responsive as well as adaptive design. This ACR covers both the Classic/Classic Plus and Fluid forms of the UI. This ACR summarizes the PeopleSoft Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Applications version 9.2x and is dependent on the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools ACR.

Date:

13-Jul-2023

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This ACR does not cover the following product areas:

  • The product has an open integration framework whereby the customer can select and configure their own external third party vendor of choice. Utilization of these external third party vendors with the product through the open integration framework are not covered by this ACR since these vendors are not supported or configured for usage by Oracle.
  • BI Publisher (XMLP) reports are delivered as sample reports.  The usage of these sample reports are intended for printing purposes only and therefore are not considered accessible.  The content contained within these sample reports may be obtained and viewed through alternate accessible means such as an online page or query.
  • Forms and Approvals Builder.
  • De-supported Products and De-supported Classic/Classic Plus Features as indicated in the Lifetime Support Policy for PeopleSoft Features found in the Application Support Notes on My Oracle Support.
  • Product documentation in PDF format.

Screen Reader Mode is configured in PeopleSoft products on a per user basis. With PeopleTools, there are a variety of methods which can be used to enable Screen Reader Mode. The first method is at sign-on, where the user can select a checkbox directly on the sign-on page to enable Screen Reader Mode. The second method allows each individual user to configure the User Interface (UI) mode in which they operate, whether it is Standard User Mode or Screen Reader Mode. The UI mode is set via the user preferences in PeopleTools Personalizations. To set Screen Reader Mode user preferences, the user navigates to 'My Personalizations' and then selects 'Personalize General Options.' The next step is to set the Accessibility Features Personalization Option to 'Use Screen Reader Mode'.  The third method allows a user to activate Screen Reader Mode via the 'Actions' menu on the homepage on a one-time basis or a recurring basis.   If a recurring basis is selected, the the user preference for Screen Reader Mode is saved in 'My Personalizations' and will persist for subsequent logins. 

There is a section in the document "PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.60 Online Help: Accessibility Guide" titled "Setting Up PeopleSoft Accessibility Features" that further explains the steps to configure Screen Reader mode in the application.

Dependent Products


This product interacts with or is built with the other Oracle products listedin this section. Click below to view information about the accessibility ofthese dependent products. Products listed are the versions available at thetime of publication of this document; newer documents may be available that supersedethese versions.

Evaluation Methods Used:

Oracle's policy is to design, develop and test both products and documentation to be accessible. The recommended styles of testing for accessibility include: (i) algorithmic automated tests, (ii) human judgement tests such as tool-assisted tests, visual inspection and manual operation, and (iii) testing with assistive technology by people with and without disabilities. Additional information about Oracle's accessibility program is available on http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/index.html

Accessibility Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guideline:

Standard/GuidelineIncluded In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018Yes

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 criteria without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
Partially Supports
Some functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Does Not Support
Majority of functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Not Applicable
The criteria are not relevant to the product.

WCAG 2.1 Report

Table 1 also documents conformance with:

  • Section 508: Chapter 5 - 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 - 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.1 Conformance Requirements.

Table 1: WCAG Conformance Criteria

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Supports

The product does not utilize the following:

  • Time-based media.
  • CAPTCHA.
  • Tests that contain non-textual content.

The product was tested for:

  • Non-text content that is presented to the user has a text alternative.
  • Controls that accept user input have meaningful labels and describes its purpose.
  • Non-text content that is for presentation purposes only is implemented in a way that it can be ignored by an AT.
  • Images that convey information have meaningful alternative text using ALT.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Column and Row headers on data tables.
  • No information is solely conveyed through the style sheet.
  • Layout tables use appropriate markup
  • User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling
  • Headings are encoded with HTML heading tags
  • List markup is used for marking up lists
  • Data tables specify SUMMARY or CAPTION

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was identified where a  table used for layout is missing Aria tags in the browse Product Catalog. Bug 19528150.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • The sequence of elements in the DOM matches a logical reading sequence.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Instructions provided do not refer to things solely based on their sensory characteristics such as shape, size, visual location, orientation, color, or sound.
  • Instructions provided which refer to graphics included a reference to the text alternative of the graphic.
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Text is displayed in both device orientations without loss of functionality or visibility of the text.
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Text fields which collect information about the user contain the appropriate autocomplete content attribute.
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Information conveyed by color is available in alternative formats, such as shape, text, font weight.
  • Information conveyed by color has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was identified in the Fluid Approvals page with the Transaction/Group filters on the left hand side of the page where the selection is only indicated by color. Bug 29504041.
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Visual presentation of text to ensure that  a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.  
  • Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
  • Images of text are not utilized in the product.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • In the Toolbar, GoTo dropdown label does not have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1. Bug 22472800.
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for :

  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Images of text are not used in place of actual text.
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Supported

With browser zoom set to 400%, the user interface does not respond or adjust such that content can be presented without requiring two dimensional scrolling and without loss of functionality or meaning. Bug 30966209.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Non-text items have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • When the following attributes and no others are modified there is no loss in functionality or content:
    • Line height (line spacing) to at least 1.5 times the font size.
    • Spacing following paragraphs to at least 2 times the font size.
    • Letter spacing (tracking) to at least 0.12 times the font size.
    • Word spacing to at least 0.16 times the font size.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • Fluid Approvals side panel has text truncated with increased text spacing. Bug 33567561.
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Dismissable -The content can be dismissed without moving the pointer or keyboard focus.
  • Hoverable - When pointer hover triggers additional content, the pointer can be moved over the additional content without the additional content disappearing.
  • Persistent - The additional content remains visible until the hover or focus trigger is removed, the user dismisses it, or its information is no longer valid.
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Ability to perform functions from the keyboard only, and without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.
  • Proper operation of unique keystrokes and access keys, including those listed in the product documentation.
  • The ability to use the product with OS keyboard aids: StickyKeys and FilterKeys (feature names may be different on different platforms).
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Movement of focus through each control only using the keyboard, with no "keyboard trap" that prevents focus from moving away from any control.
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • There are no single character keyboard shortcuts.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Time limits in the product can be turned off before they are encountered.
  • Time limits in the product can be adjusted to at last 10 times longer than encountered.
  • Time limits in the product can be extended with at least 20 seconds warning up to 10 times.
  • Time limits are longer than 20 hours.
  • Time limits used are part of a real-time event, or a essential activity.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • There is no moving, blinking, or scrolling content.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • No portion of the screen flickers or flashes with a frequency between 2 Hz and 55 Hz.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • A ‘Skip to Main Content’ link is provided to skip repetitive navigation links at the top of the page.
  • Structure and hierarchy is marked up with Header elements outside of repetitive navigation links.
  • WAI-ARIA Landmark elements are used outside of repetitive navigation links.
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pages have a meaningful title specified in the TITLE element.
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Logical tab order through the product controls and selectable elements.
  • Consistent use of keyboard keys to perform selection and action.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • The text of links and their surrounding paragraph, list, or table cell (with marked up table headers), is sufficient to describe their purpose.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)Supports

The product provides multiple methods to navigate to a page including:

  • Drop down menu.
  • Navigation menu ("NavBar").
  • Related Actions.
  • Links on a page.
  • Tiles (links) on a homepage or dashboard.
  • Button bars (radio buttons).
  • Global search feature to find a page.

The product was tested for:

  • Pages are contained in a "site map".
  • Pages can be found using the provided "search" function.
  • Page contains controls that enable reaching all pages.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content below them.
  • Labels describe the purpose of the associated field.
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Visual cues or feedback to the position of the cursor within the product.
  • AT product successfully tracks cursor focus.
  • Visual indication of the location of the focus.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • There are no multipoint or path-based gesture actions.
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • When an operation uses a single pointer, the down-event of the pointer is not used to execute any part of the function.
  • When an operation uses a single pointer, completion of the function is on the up-event, and a mechanism is available to abort the function before completion or undo the function after completion.
  • When an operation uses a single pointer, the up-event reverses any outcome of the preceding down-event.
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • User interface components that include text or images of text and have a label, have a name that contains the text that is presented visually.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • There are no functions that require motion of the device.
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Properly set lang attribute for each page.
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Proper use of lang attribute for text passages that are in a different language than that of the page.
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • When an element receives focus, it does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window.
3.2.2 On Input(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Changes in the value of user interface components does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pages that are grouped together into sets with a common navigation mechanism utilize that navigation mechanism in the same fashion, with navigation elements appearing in the same relative order each time.
3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Images and controls are used and identified consistently throughout the product.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • UI for administrative functions versus self service is inherently different since the frequency of use varies.  Administrators are trained users whereas self service users are typically infrequent and untrained users.  As such,  the UI for self service functions is different and much simpler than  the UI administrator web pages which results in an inconsistency of the UI across these functions of the product.
  • UI for Classic/Classic Plus versus Fluid transactions is different since Fluid transactions are a replacement for the legacy Classic/Classic Plus transactions.
3.3.1 Error Identification(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • When input errors are detected, they are described to the user in text, including identifying the item where the error occurred.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Labels or instructions are provided when the product requires user input.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Where suggestions for fixing an input error are known, they are provided to the user.
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Submissions can be reversed by the user.
  • Data is checked for input errors with an opportunity for the user to correct them.
  • Data can be reviewed, corrected, and confirmed by the user before they are finalized.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Elements in the HTML have complete start and end tags, are properly nested, do not contain duplicate attributes, and have unique IDs.
  • Pages validate to the HTML specification.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • HTML controls have a programmatically associated name, derived from the appropriate HTML elements and attributes including LABEL, TITLE, SUMMARY, CAPTION, etc.
  • Additional state information is programmatically exposed for HTML controls, such as whether a field is ‘required’.
  • Custom controls have appropriate roles specified using the ROLE attribute.
  • Custom controls have appropriate state and property information conveyed using the relevant WAI-ARIA or HTML5 attributes.
  • Frames have a meaningful title specified in the TITLE attribute.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was identified in the Fluid Approvals page with the Transaction/Group filters on the left hand side of the page where the selection is only indicated by color. Bug 29504041.
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Status messages have role or properties set so information is conveyed to assistive technology without the component receiving focus.

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2018 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of ColorNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without SpeechNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited ManipulationNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and StrengthNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning AbilitiesNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

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Chapter 4: Hardware

These criteria are all Not Applicable because the product is not Hardware

Chapter 5: Software

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
501.1 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
 502 Interoperability with Assistive TechnologyHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
 502.3 Accessibility ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and HeadersNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of ActionsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on ObjectsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event NotificationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
 503 ApplicationsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.2 User PreferencesNot ApplicableThe product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
503.3 Alternative User InterfacesNot ApplicableThe product does not have assistive technology features.
 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio DescriptionHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.4.1 Caption ControlsNot ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsNot ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
 504 Authoring ToolsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or EditingSupports

See WCAG 2.0 Section.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionNot Applicable

The product does not include authoring tools that provide format conversions or saving content in multiple formats.

504.2.2 PDF ExportNot Applicable

The product does not provide export of PDF files.

504.3 PromptsNot Supported

The product does not prompt authors to create accessible content. Bug 27488962.

504.4 TemplatesNot Applicable

The product does not provide templates.

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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
 602 Support DocumentationHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupports

The product documentation describes:

  • Screen Reader mode user preferences and runtime.
  • Special keystrokes needed to operate controls.
  • Workarounds.

Accessibility-related documentation can be found in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools 8.60 PeopleBook: PeopleSoft Accessibility Guide which describes screen reader mode and common accessibility related issues and how to prevent them when authoring content.

602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support DocumentationNot Applicable

Product documentation is in electronic format.

 603 Support ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupportsOracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication NeedsSupportsOracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support or by calling Oracle Support at 1.800.223.1711. Hearing-impaired customers in the U.S. who wish to speak to an Oracle Support representative may use a telecommunications relay service (TRS). Information about the TRS is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/trs.html, and a list of telephone numbers is available at https://www.fcc.gov/general/telecommunications-relay-services-directory. International hearing-impaired customers should use the TRS at +1.605.224.1837. An Oracle Support engineer will respond to technical issues according to the standard service request process.

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Oracle Legal Disclaimer

The information above describes this product's ability to support the applicableStandards/Guidelines, subject to Oracle's interpretation of those standards(available at https://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/policy.html#standards-tab) and the remarks in this document. For more information regarding the accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products, see http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility or contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com.

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