(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Name of Product/Version: Elucidat (published elearning course)
Report Date: 27/03/2023
Product Description: Elucidat is an elearning authoring platform that enables impactful elearning experiences for the world’s leading companies.
Contact Information: support@elucidat.com
Evaluation Methods Used: This product has been audited by Zoonou, an external testing company. A manual review of the environment with page coverage identified using WCAG-EM for structure sample. The t‘esting has been undertaken to meet both Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Assistive technologies pairing, as detailed below, were used to undertake user journey testing.
| Assistive Tool | Browser/OS/Device environment |
| JAWS | Chrome 108, Windows 10 |
| NVDA | Edge 108, Windows 10 |
| Windows Magnifier | Windows 10 |
| Dragon Naturally Speaking | Chrome 108, Windows 10 |
| VoiceOver | Safari 13, MacOS 10.15 |
| TalkBack | Chrome 108, Android 11 |
| VoiceOver | Safari 16, iOS 16 |
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
| Standard/Guideline | Included in Report |
| Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 |
Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
| Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 |
Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
| Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 | (Yes) |
| EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V3.1.1 (2019-11) | (No) |
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 criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.x Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- Revised 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.x 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: Success Criteria, Level A
Elucidat supports or partially supports all applicable WCAG 2.1 Level A criteria. The majority of Elucidat page types meet WCAG 2.1 A standards, and are clearly marked in the platform. As we further improve our accessibility compliance this report will be updated.
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations* |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Partially Supports | For the most part, the tested elearning course uses standard HTML and WAI-ARIA techniques for providing text equivalents of non-text elements. However, form inputs such as radio buttons do not have an accessible name. |
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1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Does Not Support | Audio transcriptions can be added using an Accordion interaction. |
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1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Captions can be added for prerecorded video content. |
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1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Does Not Support | An alternative audio description track is not provided for prerecorded video content within the tested elearning course. |
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1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports |
Visual structure and relationship information is provided through object information or is available in text other than within the hamburger menu, where navigational lists are not marked up. Elucidat Update, 28 June 2023: Navigational markup improvements have been added to the hamburger menu so this standard is now met. |
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Content is displayed in a logical order when stylesheets are disabled, producing the same meaning as it would with stylesheets enabled. |
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1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | No instructions rely on shape, size, or visual location. No instructions rely on sound. |
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1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Support for the visually impaired. A textual or graphical representation is always used as the primary mechanism for conveying information, and color is only used as a decorative or supplemental attribute of user interface elements. |
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1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Not Applicable |
There is no automatically playing audio present. |
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Partially Supports |
Page functionality can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard, supporting those who rely on alternative input devices.
The exceptions to this are |
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Users do not become trapped whilst tabbing through content, supporting users who rely on alternative input devices. |
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2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports | No character key keyboard shortcuts are present. |
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Elucidat allows authors to add in time limits to their courses. Due consideration should be given to users with accessibility needs. |
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2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Not Applicable | No elements are present that move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. |
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2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | No flashing content is displayed to the user. |
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2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports |
The heading hierarchy is correctly structured across each of the pages. A ‘Skip to main content’ link is present to allow users to jump to the main content of the page, supporting users who rely on alternative input devices. |
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2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | A page title is present on all course pages. |
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2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Focus order of content is logical supporting users who rely on alternative input devices or who use screen readers. |
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2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports |
The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the programmatic context of the link. Authors are able to set the text for links to ensure they provide adequate context for all learners. |
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2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports | All interactions can be completed using simple pointer gestures. |
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2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports | All interactions can be canceled using simple pointer gestures. |
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2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The learning experience is as consistent as possible for all learners. Displayed names of user interface components begins with or are the same as the component label or ‘Accessible Name‘ within the HTML. |
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2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable | No functionality is operable by motion. |
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3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Elucidat courses uses the language attribute on the HTML element to specify the default language of a page. |
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3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | No unexpected behaviour occurs when tabbing through elements, supporting users who rely on alternative input devices. |
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3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. |
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3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Not Applicable | No form inputs that require validation are present. |
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3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Not Applicable | No form inputs that require validation are present. |
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4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Elucidat courses use semantically correct markup for all interface elements; has complete start and end tags; has tags with unique ID values; and HTML tags are properly nested. |
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4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Partially Supports |
Most user interface components within the course provide programmatic name, role, and/or state information. The media player used on the ‘Audio Player‘, ‘Video with Links‘, ‘Video with Question‘ and ‘Video‘ pages, has an invalid ariavalue-max attribute. Form controls do not have labels on the ‘Answer A or B’ and ‘Text Answer’ question types. On the ‘Answer A or B‘ question type page, interactive controls are nested within the HTML. We are aware of the following behaviors users of assistive technologies may face when completing questions.
JAWS:
NVDA:
TalkBack (Android):
Dragon: |
*Elucidat has edited the Remarks and Explanations to provide more guidance to Elucidat users. Original Remarks and Explanations from Zoonou are available upon request.
Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Elucidat supports or partially supports the majority of WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria other than 1.2.5 Audio Description and 1.4.10 Reflow. As we improve our accessibility compliance this report will be updated.
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations* |
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1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Not Applicable | No live multimedia is present. Not applicable to Elucidat learning. |
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1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Does Not Support | An alternative audio description track is not provided for video content within the tested elearning course. |
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1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports | The content of the course does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. |
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1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable | The course does not contain input fields that require the user to enter personally identifiable information. |
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1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | The visual presentation of text provides sufficient contrast. |
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1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Partially Supports |
The ability to zoom has been disabled within the Meta viewport, which disables zooming on mobile devices. When zooming text only to 200%, checkboxes and icons overlap. |
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1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | We recommend that authors do not use images of text |
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1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Does Not Support | The content on the site does not support reflow. Content cannot be viewed without horizontal scrolling in a viewport that is 320 pixels wide. |
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1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Partially Supports | Most meaningful non-text content elements within the site have sufficient contrast. Exceptions include:
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1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports | The spacing between letters, words, lines of text and/or paragraphs can be adjusted in the course’s webpage. |
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1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports | Elucidat courses do not contain content elements triggered by hover or focus. |
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2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Each webpage is the result of a step in the course process. |
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2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Headings and labels (where present) describe the topic or purpose. |
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2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Partially Supports | A visible focus indicator is unable to be determined when tabbing to page headings and magnifying glass icons. |
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3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | English is the only language present within the course. Authors should avoid using multiple languages in a single course |
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3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | The course provides consistent and repeatable navigation. |
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3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | Components that have the same functionality within the course are identified consistently. |
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3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Not Applicable | No form inputs that require error suggestions are present. |
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3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508
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Supports | No legal or financial implications exist within the course. |
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Partially Supports | Status messages and changes in page context, such as when new content is loaded in, are not announced to the user via screen readers. |
*Elucidat has edited the Remarks and Explanations to provide more guidance to Elucidat users. Original Remarks and Explanations from Zoonou are available upon request.
Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Not applicable. The tested elearning course was not evaluated for WCAG Level AAA conformance.
Revised Section 508 Report
Elucidat supports or partially supports all relevant Section 508 criteria.
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Elucidat supports or partially supports applicable FPC criteria. Compliant page types can be identified with the accessibility badges in-app.
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations* |
| 302.1 Without Vision | Partially Supports | For the most part, the tested eLearning course uses standard HTML and WAI-ARIA techniques for providing text equivalents of non-text elements. However, form inputs such as radio buttons do not have an accessible name. |
| 302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supports | Some loss of functionality is present when zooming text only and upon browser reflow. Contrast issues are also present that may impact users with limited vision. |
| 302.3 Without Perception of Color | Supports | Color is only used as a decorative or supplemental attribute of user interface elements. A textual representation is always used as the primary mechanism for conveying information. |
| 302.4 Without Hearing | Partially Supports |
Elucidat’s audio and video players allow for closed captions
but do not automatically include space for content transcripts. Transcripts can be provided using an accordion element underneath the player. |
| 302.5 With Limited Hearing | Partially Supports |
Elucidat’s audio and video players allow for closed captions
but do not automatically include space for content transcripts. |
| 302.6 Without Speech | Not Applicable | No content is present that requires speech input. |
| 302.7 With Limited Manipulation | Partially Supports | The course supports mouse inputs, with no actions that require simultaneous inputs or fine motor actions. However, not all user interface components can be interacted with using a keyboard or speech recognition software. |
| 302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength | Supports | No functions are limited by reach or strength. |
| 302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Supports | The course focuses on using simple language where possible to enable a range of users to use it and has a clean simple interface. |
*Elucidat has edited the Remarks and Explanations to provide more guidance to Elucidat users. Original Remarks and Explanations from Zoonou are available upon request.
Chapter 4: Hardware
Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Where applicable, Elucidat supports or partially supports criteria as outlined in the below tables.
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations* |
| 501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
| 502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Supports | No platform accessibility features are disrupted. |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.4 Values | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.8 Text | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.9 Modification of Text | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Not Applicable | The elarning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.3.14 Event Notification | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 502.4 Platform Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | The elearning course is not considered platform software as defined by Section 508. |
| 503 Applications | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 503.2 User Preferences | Partially Supports | The elearning course supports most user preferences; however, some loss of functionality is present when zooming text only to 200% and upon zooming to 400%. |
| 503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Not Applicable | The elearning course does not provide an alternative user interface. |
| 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 503.4.1 Caption Controls | Supports | Synchronized captions are provided for non-live web-based videos. |
| 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | Does Not Support | Audio descriptions are not provided for non-live web-based videos, either in the form of a second user-selectable audio track or transcripts with audio descriptions. |
| 504 Authoring Tools | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
| 504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
| 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion | Not Applicable | No authoring functionality is present. |
| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Not Applicable | No authoring functionality is present. |
| 504.3 Prompts | Not Applicable | No authoring functionality is present. |
| 504.4 Templates | Not Applicable | No authoring functionality is present. |
*Elucidat has edited the Remarks and Explanations to provide more guidance to Elucidat users. Original Remarks and Explanations from Zoonou are available upon request.
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Not Applicable
Legal Disclaimer (Company)
Elucidat will always strive to provide a true and fair description of the accessibility conformance of its recipient-facing products. If any further exceptions are found, we will address them as soon as is practicable. Web accessibility is a constantly evolving field, and we aim to evolve our accessibility documentation as the standards and our products evolve.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Elucidat. Elucidat assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.