Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 - October 2017

Name of Product:

Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service 17.07

Product Description:

This VPAT applies to Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (Simplified Interface), a Cloud-based budgeting and planning solution that supports collaborative, event-based operational planning processes throughout the organization for a wide range of financial and operational needs.  Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services provides users the ability to enter, analyze, and report on data, manage the planning process, and personalize data entry forms. Exceptions found in the Simplified Interface are recorded in this VPAT.

Date:

30-Mar-2018

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 17.07. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service after this. This VPAT has been superseded by Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Platform Cloud 19.06.

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This VPAT does not cover the following product areas:

  • Standard Interface, as all functionality is available via the Simplified Interface upon which this VPAT is based.
  • Support for product documentation in non-HTML format.  Product documentation is also available in accessible HTML format.
  • Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Automate command line utility

In the Simplified interface, an Accessibility button is provided on each page with options for accessibility mode and color contrast.  In the Simplified interface, to turn on Accessibility mode, click or tap the Accessibility icon, select Screen Reader Mode and/or High Contrast, and select OK.

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/us/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 2.0, at https://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Section 508 as published in 2017, at https://www.Section508.govYes

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.
Supports with Exceptions
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 2.0 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 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.

Table 1: WCAG Conformance Criteria

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

The product was tested for:

  • Images that convey information have meaningful alternative text using ALT
  • Images that are decorative are marked up using ALT=”” or CSS background images
  • Controls have an associated name
  • Non-text characters are not used or have meaningful alternative text
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable

The product does not include audio-only or video-only functionality.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes closed captions
  • Pre-recorded video is an alternative for text and labelled as such
 
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes an alternative to the video
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable

The product has no live media content.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes a second version (or the only version) of the video that has audio descriptions built into it on the main audio track
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product 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 captions/summaries where appropriate
  • Data tables specify SUMMARY or CAPTION
  • 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:

  • Grids added to dashboards are not using the defined Header text as the table/grid summary.  Bug ID:  25981315
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • The sequence of elements in the Document Object Model (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
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)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
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • No automatically playing audio is used.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Supports

The product 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
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
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Supports with Exceptions

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

Exceptions:

  • Popup messages are not read by Screen reader.  Bug ID:  20174067
  • In the simplified interface of Planning, keyboard navigation does not work on supporting details page.  Bug ID:  19364819
  • Simplified UI data forms - There are issues with navigation and reading of cells intersections by screen reader.  Bug ID:  20292129
  • No keyboard equivalent exists for dragging in content (Forms, Charts, External Artifacts) from the left pane into the main content area for Dashboard creation.  Bug ID:  22512713
  • The expansion control to restore the Predictive Planning panel (following collapse) must be reached via reverse-navigation (shift-tab).  Bug ID:  24717584
  • When defining Structure Card and name is provided, re-entering name field causes focus to become stuck and navigation beyond the name field is not permitted while in Screen Reader Mode.  Workaround is to re-type name value to permit continued navigation.  Bug ID:  25605378
  • Cursor focus becomes stuck within the first grid object reached while navigating through dashboards.  Bug ID:  25981231
  • When defining Structure Card, keyboard selections to add an existing tab are not applied while in Screen Reader Mode.  Bug ID:  226183710
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
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Time limits are not used while in Accessibility Mode
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 with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • “Skip link target” is provided to skip to main content directly. However, you will not find it in each and every page.

Exceptions:

  • Each of the PBCS cards (e.g. Dashboards, Tasks, Data Entry, Rules, Approvals, etc.) as well at the Home page link do not have assigned mnemonics (or a shortcut key command).  Bug ID:  22630995
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 movement through the focusable components using only the keyboard, in an order that follows a meaningful sequence
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

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

This product was tested for:

  • Pages are in a site table of contents
  • Page contains controls that enable reaching all pages

Exceptions:

  • Each of the PBCS cards (e.g. Dashboards, Tasks, Data Entry, Rules, Approvals, etc.) as well at the Home page link do not have assigned mnemonics (or a shortcut key command).  Bug ID:  22630995
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 indication of the location of the focus
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 with Exceptions

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

Exceptions:

  • The implementation of mnemonics for buttons throughout PBCS is inconsistent.  Mnemonics should be in place for all toolbar buttons and tabs and for all instances of those buttons and tabs.  Bug ID:  22631047
3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

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

Exceptions:

  • The implementation of mnemonics for buttons throughout PBCS is inconsistent.  Mnemonics should be in place for all toolbar buttons and tabs and for all instances of those buttons and tabs.  Bug ID:  22631047
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:

  • Verified the actions associated with the mass removal of user-controllable data provides the user an opportunity to review actions prior to execution.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Elements in HTML content 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)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’.
  • Frames have a meaningful title specified in the title attribute

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2017 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 ControlsSupports

The product was tested for:

  • User controls for the selection of captions are provided at the same menu level as the user controls for volume or program selection
503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsSupports

The product was tested for:

  • User controls for the selection of audio description are provided at the same menu level as the user controls for volume or program selection
 504 Authoring ToolsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or EditingSupports with Exceptions

See WCAG 2.0 Section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionSupports

The product was tested for:

  • File conversions preserve accessibility information
504.2.2 PDF ExportNot Supported

The product was tested for:

  • PDF files conform to PDF/UA-1

Exceptions:

  • PDF files generated directly by this application are not accessible.  Bug ID:  26423988
  • Sample application Financial Report exports to PDF file format do not result in accessible content.  Workaround is to export reports to HTML file format.  Bug ID:  26037557
504.3 PromptsSupports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • Prompts authors to create content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 AA

Exceptions:

  • Header field text for dashboards can be removed resulting in non-accessible content.  Prompt is needed on Settings dialog for user to retain Header field text.  Bug ID:  26571024
504.4 TemplatesSupports

The product was tested for:

  • Templates are provided that allow content creation that conforms to WCAG 2.0 AA

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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:

  • Accessibility modes at runtime
  • Special keystrokes needed to operate controls
  • Workarounds

Accessibility-related documentation can be found at:

http://docs.oracle.com/cloud/latest/pbcs_common/PBCAC/toc.htm

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 http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/accessibility/oracle-accessibility-program-173235.html) 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/us/corporate/accessibility or contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com.

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