Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 - April 2019

Name of Product:

Oracle APEX Documentation 23.2

Product Description:

The documentation for Oracle APEX.

Date:

16-Oct-2023

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This ACR does not cover the following product areas:

  • Bug 26608336: The Oracle by Example (OBE) tutorials are using templates that have not been accessibility tested.
  • Help documentation provided in PDF format.

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
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)SupportsThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Partially Supports

The documentation was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes closed captions.

Exceptions:

  • Bug 29370906: Videos on the Application Express YouTube channel are missing closed captions.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)SupportsThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)SupportsThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)SupportsThe product has no multimedia.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supports

The documentation was tested for:

  • 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
  • Table markup is used for marking up data tables, including row and column headers and table summaries where appropriate
  • Data tables specify ARIA-LABEL or SUMMARY
  • Layout tables use appropriate markup
  • Groups of components are marked up with their description
  • Style sheets are used only to change the layout and presentation on the screen

Exceptions:

  • Bug 35237180: API Reference Guide - The labels used for data tables are often too long, do not have the most important information first, and include the word 'table' in their description.

 

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)Supports
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)Supports
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Supports
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Supports
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)Supports
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)SupportsThe product has no multimedia.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supports

The documentation was tested for:

  • Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1
  • Other text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1

Exceptions:

  • Bug 29370357: The 'JavaScript API Reference' chapter of the documentation has text that does not meet the minimum contrast requirements.
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)Supports
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)Supports
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Supports
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Supports
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Supports
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Supports
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Supports
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Supports
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Supports
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Supports
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)Supports
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)Supports
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)Supports
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)Supports
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)Supports
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)Supports
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)Supports
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supports
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Supports
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Supports
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supports
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)Supports
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)Supports
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)Supports
3.2.2 On Input(Level A)Supports
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)Supports
3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)Supports
3.3.1 Error Identification(Level A)Supports
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Supports
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supports
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)(Level AA)Supports
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)Supports
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Supports
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Supports

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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 ControlsSupportsThe product has no multimedia.
503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsSupportsThe product has no multimedia.
 504 Authoring ToolsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or EditingNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.2 PDF ExportNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.3 PromptsNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.4 TemplatesNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.

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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

Please visit the Oracle APEX documentation homepage, for all product documentation.

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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