Fulcrum Accessibility Conformance Report
International Edition(Based on VPAT® Version 2.5)

Name of Product/Version: Fulcrum v4.3
Product Description: A publishing platform used by publishers andconsortia to provide individual and library access to scholarly e-books.
Report Date: May 2024
Contact Information: fulcrum-info@umich.edu
Evaluation Methods Used: NVDA with Mozilla Firefox, VoiceOver with
Safari, Axe Accessibility Chrome extension, Zoom Text Only Chrome
extension, OpenDyslexic Font - Helperbird Chrome extension, WebAIM
Color Contrast Checker, Windows accessibility settings (high contrast),
manual keyboard checks
Notes: This report evaluates the platform functionality not theaccessibility of specific content. VPATs specific to content are
currently being generated and will be made available athttps://fulcrum.org/accessibility. For general notes on the accessibility ofcontent see https://www.fulcrum.org/accessibility/#content.If you need acontent-specific VPAT prior to its availability please e-mail fulcruminfo@umich.edu.
This report was generated by evaluating the following titles on Fulcrum:
Selma and the Liuzzo Murder Trials: The First Modern Civil Rights
Convictions by James P. Turner, Empires in World History: Power and
the Politics of Difference by Jane Burbank and Frederick Cooper, Show
Sold Separately: Promos, Spoilers, and Other Media Paratexts by
Jonathan Gray, A Mid-Republican House From Gabii, and The
Chemistry of Character in Breaking Bad by Jason Mittell.

This report supersedes the Fulcrum Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT 2.4 released in January 2023.

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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 or WCAG 2.0

Level A – Yes
Level AA – Yes
Level AAA – Yes

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 or WCAG 2.1

Level A – Yes
Level AA – Yes
Level AAA – Yes

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 or WCAG 2.2

Level A – Yes
Level AA – Yes
Level AAA – Yes

Jump to WCAG A Report
Jump to WCAG AA Report
Jump to WCAG AAA Report

Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 andcorrected January 22, 2018

Yes

Jump to Revised Section 508 Report

EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements for ICT products andservices – V3.1.1 (2019-11) AND EN 301 549 Accessibility
requirements for ICT products and services – V3.2.1 (2021-03)

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YesJump to EN 301 549 Report

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Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined asfollows:
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Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one methodthat meets the criterion without known defects or meets withequivalent facilitation.
Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does notmeet the criterion.
Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does notmeet the criterion.
Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against thecriterion. This can be used only in WCAG Level AAA.

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WCAG 2.2 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:●●

EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 ofChapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality),and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
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 2.2 Success
Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, andaccessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the
WCAG 2.2 Conformance Requirements.

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Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Partially
Supports

Form fields and buttons include
labels. Images have capability for
alt-text. Videos have capability forcaptions, transcripts, and audio
descriptions. Audio files havecapability for transcripts.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria● 9.1.1.1 (Web)● 10.1.1.1 (Non-web
document)● 11.1.1.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)● 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed
Functionality Software)● 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)● 12.1.2 (Product Docs)● 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508● 501 (Web)(Software)● 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)

Informational buttons next toinstitution names on
authentication page are empty.

3rd-party IRUS badge icons on
monograph catalog pages are
missing alt text.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only(Prerecorded) (Level A)

Supports

The video player supports
captions, audio description, andtranscripts. The audio player
supports transcripts.

Supports

The video player supports
captions, audio description, andtranscripts.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.2.1 (Web)• 10.1.2.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.2.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.2.1.2.1 and11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.2.2 (Web)• 10.1.2.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.2.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.2.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.3 Audio Description orMedia Alternative (Prerecorded)(Level A)

Supports

The video player supports
captions, transcripts, and audio
descriptions. The audio player
supports transcripts.

Partially
Supports

Most of the information, structure,and relationships can be
programmatically determined.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.2.3 (Web)• 10.1.2.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.2.3.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.2.3.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.3.1 Info and Relationships(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.3.1 (Web)• 10.1.3.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.3.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.3.1.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

Exceptions:
In the Fulcrum E-Reader whenreading a book chapter, zoom andvideo player controls for each of
the embedded pieces of media inthe current chapter show up as
buttons, which could potentiallymake it difficult to navigate quickly
through the book and get to themenu buttons.
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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

content is encoded and if it has
embedded media, the heading
structure can cause confusion
with multiple top-level headings
and media players listed asheadings.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)

Partially
Supports

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.3.2 (Web)• 10.1.3.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.3.2.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.3.2.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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See comments for 1.3.1.

Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)

Partially
Supports

Most controls provide text labels
not solely sensory characteristics.
See exceptions above for 1.3.1(links in the Fulcrum E-Reader).

Partially
Supports

Color is only used as a decorative
or supplemental attribute of userinterface elements. A textual
representation is always used as
the primary mechanism forconveying information.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.3.3 (Web)• 10.1.3.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.3.3 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.3.3 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.1 (Web)• 10.1.4.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.1 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

Exceptions:
In the Fulcrum E-Reader, whensearching inside a book andfollowing a search result to its
occurrence in the text, thematched result is only indicatedthrough highlighting of thematched text.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)

Supports

There is no audio that plays
automatically. The video player
provides capabilities for pausing
and adjusting the volume of video
content with keyboard control andlabels for screen reader access.

Supports

Fulcrum supports standard
keyboard navigation and input
functions (such as pressing [Tab]to move between input fields,pressing the arrow keys to move
between list items, and pressing[Space] or [Enter] to makeselections).

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.2 (Web)• 10.1.4.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.1.1 (Web)• 10.2.1.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.1.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.1.1.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level
A)

Supports

Fulcrum supports standard
keyboard navigation. Keyboard
users cannot be trapped in a
subset of content.

Partially
supports

Keyboard shortcuts in audio andvideo player can be remapped or
disabled.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.1.2 (Web)• 10.2.1.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.1.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.1.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.1.4 (Web)• 10.2.1.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.1.4.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.1.4.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Exceptions: a single key keyboard
shortcut “r” to rotate the page 90
degrees in the PDF Fulcrum EReader cannot be remapped, is
not documented, functions without
focus, and cannot be disabled.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (LevelA)

Not Applicable

There are no time limits set oncontent.

Not Applicable

There is no moving, blinking,scrolling, or auto-updating
information.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.2.1 (Web)• 10.2.2.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.2.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.2.1 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.2.2 (Web)• 10.2.2.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.2.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.2.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below
Threshold (Level A)

Not Applicable

There are no flashing elements.

Supports

A hidden link (available to screen
readers) allows users to skip to
the main content of each page.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.3.1 (Web)• 10.2.3.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.3.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.3.1(Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.1 (Web)• 10.2.4.1 (Non-web
document) – Does not
apply• 11.2.4.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)– Does not apply• 11.2.4.1 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software) –Does not apply to nonweb software
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Criteria••

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Supports

Web pages have descriptive titles
that indicate the content of each
page.

504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) –Does not apply to nonweb docs

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.2 (Web)• 10.2.4.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.4.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)- Does not apply• 11.2.4.2 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)

Supports

Pages use a logical tab order that
preserves meaning and operability
with some exceptions.

Supports

Fulcrum supports functionality fordescriptive label attributes forlinks.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.3 (Web)• 10.2.4.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.4.3 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.4.3 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.4 (Web)• 10.2.4.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.4.4 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.4.4 (Closed
Software• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A
2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.5.1 (Web)• 10.2.5.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.5.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.5.1 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Fulcrum offers single-point
operations for all functions that
may also allow multipoint or pathbased gestures. For example,
zoom tools for images havesingle-point buttons in addition topinch for touch screens. The
ebook navigation slider in theFulcrum E-Reader has forward
and back buttons in addition to theslider tool.

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level
A 2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.5.2 (Web)• 10.2.5.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.5.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.5.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Fulcrum does not executefunctions on the down-event of thepointer.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1
and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.5.3 (Web)• 10.2.5.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.5.3.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.5.3.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Fulcrum includes an accessible
name that matches or includes thevisible text label of components.

2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A
2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.5.4 (Web)• 10.2.5.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.5.4 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.5.4 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Not applicable

Fulcrum does not include
functionality that can be operated
by device or user motion.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level
A)

Supports

Fulcrum uses the language
attribute on the HTML element tospecify the default language ofeach page.

Supports

When any component receives
focus, it does not initiate a changeof context.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.1.1 (Web)• 10.3.1.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.1.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.1.1.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.2.1 (Web)• 10.3.2.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.2.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.2.1 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)

Supports

Changing the setting of acomponent does not initiate achange of context.

Supports

Help mechanisms that are
repeated on the site are provided
as links to help pages and occur
in the same order relative to otherpage content.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.2.2 (Web)• 10.3.2.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.2.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.2.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A
2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.1 Error Identification (LevelA)

Not Applicable

There are no opportunities for
input errors.

Supports

Labels are provided for elements
requiring user input.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.3.1 (Web)• 10.3.3.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.3.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.3.1.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions(Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.3.2 (Web)• 10.3.3.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.3.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.3.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A
2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not applySupports

Search results pages pre-fill thesearch input with the previously
entered search term. Search
results pages also provide thepreviously searched term for theuser to select.

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)

Supports

Fulcrum uses semantically-correct
markup for all interface elements.
The markup is programmaticallygenerated to prevent parsing
errors.

Also applies to:
WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – Always
answer ‘Supports’
WCAG 2.2 (obsolete andremoved) - Does not apply
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.4.1.1 (Web)• 10.4.1.1 (Non-web
document)• 11.4.1.1.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.4.1.1.2 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

For WCAG 2.0, 2.1, EN 301 549,
and Revised 508 Standards, theSeptember 2023 errata update
indicates this criterion is always
supported. See the WCAG 2.0
Editorial Errata and the WCAG 2.1
Editorial Errata.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level
A)

Partially
Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML and
WAI-ARIA attributes to describe
the identity, operation, and stateof user interface elements toAssistive Technologies. See 1.3.3
for exceptions.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.4.1.2 (Web)• 10.4.1.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.4.1.2.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.4.1.2.2 (Closed
Software) – Not
required• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Criteria

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Not Applicable

Fulcrum does not include live
video and audio content.

Supports

The video player supports audio
description.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.2.4 (Web)• 10.1.2.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.2.4 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.2.4 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.2.5 Audio Description(Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.2.5 (Web)• 10.1.2.5 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.2.5 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.2.5 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)
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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1
and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.3.4 (Web)• 10.1.3.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.3.4 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.3.4 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Fulcrum does not restrict the viewof content to single display
orientation. The Fulcrum EReader allows for both portrait(scroll mode) and landscape view
(page-by-page) display
orientation.

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.3.5 (Web)• 10.1.3.5 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.3.5.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.3.5.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Not applicable

Fulcrum does not require input of
personal information about theuser.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level
AA)

Supports

The visual presentation of text andimages of text provides sufficientcolor contrast.

Supports

Fulcrum supports standard zoom
capabilities built into modern web
browsers and operating systems.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.3 (Web)• 10.1.4.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.3 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.3 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.4 (Web)• 10.1.4.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.4.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.4.2 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)The Fulcrum E-Reader has abuilt-in zoom feature allowing text
to be resized up to 400%.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)

Supports

The Fulcrum platform does notuse images of text, with the
exception of logos and book coverimages that are properly indicatedas such to assistive technology.

Supports

Fulcrum content can be presented
without a loss of information orfunctionality and without requiring
scrolling with the exception ofvideo, maps, and data tables.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.5 (Web)• 10.1.4.5 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.5.1 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 and
2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.10 (Web)• 10.1.4.10 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.10 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.10 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level
AA 2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.11 (Web)• 10.1.4.11 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.11 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.11 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

The presentation of user interface
components and graphical objects
have a contrast ratio of at least
3:1.

1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA
2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.12 (Web)• 10.1.4.12 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.12 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.12 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Default text display on Fulcrum
contains line heights 1.5 times thesize of font; spacing following
paragraphs 2 times the font size;and proper letter and word
spacing.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.4.13 Content on Hover or
Focus (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.1.4.13 (Web)• 10.1.4.13 (Non-web
document)• 11.1.4.13 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.1.4.13 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Fulcrum drop-down buttons,
menus, and nonmodal
components are dismissable,
hoverable, and persistent when
receiving and then removing
pointer hover or keyboard focus.

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)

Supports

The Fulcrum platform provides
navigation links, search functions,table of contents, embedded
media, and links to media from theFulcrum E-Reader and frommonograph catalog pages.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.5 (Web)• 10.2.4.5 (Non-web
document) – Does not
apply• 11.2.4.5 (OpenFunctionality Software)– Does not apply• 11.2.4.5 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software) –Does not apply to nonweb software
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Criteria••

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Supports

Fulcrum pages and functions use
headings and labels to describe
topics or purpose.

504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) –Does not apply to nonweb docs

2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.6 (Web)• 10.2.4.6 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.4.6 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.4.6 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.2.4.7 (Web)• 10.2.4.7 (Non-web
document)• 11.2.4.7 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.2.4.7 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured(Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply
2.5.7 Dragging Movements(Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)(Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Visual changes are applied toelements to indicate the current
position of focus.

Supports

Components are not hidden when
receiving keyboard focus.

Supports

The navigation slider in theFulcrum E-Reader can be
operated by a single pointerwithout dragging.

Supports

Targets for pointer inputs are 24 x
24 pixels in size or larger.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level
AA)

Partially
Supports

Fulcrum supports tagging of
language attributes for all
elements except for some
metadata fields.

Supports

Navigation mechanisms are
consistent across pages.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.1.2 (Web)• 10.3.1.2 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.1.2 (OpenFunctionality Software)– Does not apply• 11.3.1.2 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.2.3 (Web)• 10.3.2.3 (Non-web
document) – Does not
apply• 11.3.2.3 (OpenFunctionality Software)– Does not apply• 11.3.2.3 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508
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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Supports

The Fulcrum platform provides
consistent identification acrosspages for components that havethe same functionality.

•●

501 (Web)(Software) –Does not apply to nonweb software• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
602.3 (Support Docs) –Does not apply to non-web
docs

3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.2.4 (Web)• 10.3.2.4 (Non-web
document) – Does not
apply• 11.3.2.4 (OpenFunctionality Software)– Does not apply• 11.3.2.4 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software) –Does not apply to nonweb software• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs) –Does not apply to nonweb docs

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (LevelAA)

Not Applicable

There are no opportunities for
input errors.

Not Applicable

There are no web pages thatinvolve legal commitments orfinancial transactions, modify ordelete user-controllable data, or
submit user test responses.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.3.3 (Web)• 10.3.3.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.3.3 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.3.3 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)● 602.3 (Support Docs)
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal,
Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.3.3.4 (Web)• 10.3.3.4 (Non-web
document)• 11.3.3.4 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.3.3.4 (Closed
Software)• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508• 501 (Web)(Software)• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

3.3.8 Accessible Authentication(Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Cognitive function tests inauthentication processes provide
mechanisms to assist the user incompleting the test.

Partially
supports

Page content updates on search
results are announced to assistive
technology.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA
2.1 and 2.2)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria• 9.4.1.3 (Web)• 10.4.1.3 (Non-web
document)• 11.4.1.3 (OpenFunctionality Software)• 11.4.1.3 (Closed
Software) – Does not
apply• 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)• 12.1.2 (Product Docs)• 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Exceptions: The content loading
progress bar for PDFs in theFulcrum E-Reader is notannounced to assistive
technology.
For EPUBs in the Fulcrum EReader, the content loading icon
is not announced to assistive
technology when the application is
busy.

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Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

1.2.6 Sign Language(Prerecorded) (Level AAA)

Supports

Video player supports sign
language translation in a separate
video player synchronized with themain player.

Does Not Support

Extended audio description is notsupported.

Supports

Video player supports text-based
audio description and transcript.

Not Applicable

There is no live audio content.

Partially supports

See 1.3.3 for exceptions.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.2.7 Extended Audio
Description (Prerecorded) (Level
AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.2.8 Media Alternative(Prerecorded) (Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level
AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria– Does not
apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.3.6 Identify Purpose (Level
AAA 2.1 and 2.2)
EN 301 549 Criteria– Does not
apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Partially Supports

Main text content of platform andpublications meets enhanced
contrast ratio (black on white).

Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

1.4.6 Contrast Enhanced (Level
AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.4.7 Low or No Background
Audio (Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.4.8 Visual Presentation (Level
AAA)
1. Foreground andbackground colors can beselected by the user.
2. Width is no more than 80
characters or glyphs (40 if
CJK).
3. Text is not justified (aligned
to both the left and the rightmargins).
4. Line spacing (leading) is atleast space-and-a-half
within paragraphs, andparagraph spacing is atleast 1.5 times larger thanthe line spacing.
5. Text can be resized without
assistive technology up to

Text in some of the headings,
labels, buttons and indicators does
not meet enhanced contrast ratio.
Not Applicable

1. Does notsupport2. Supports
3. Supports
4. Supports
5. Supports

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This is an issue related to content
not the platform itself.

1. Foreground andbackground colors cannot
be selected by the user,
except through operating
system or browser settings.
2. Paragraphs of text do not
exceed 80 characters inwidth. Publisher content
may exceed 80 characters.
3. Text is not justified in the
web pages.
4. Line spacing is 1.5 andparagraph spacing is 1.5
times larger than line
spacing.
5. Text can be resized without
assistive technology(through operating systemor browser settings orextensions, and throughCriteria

ConformanceLevel

200 percent in a way that
does not require the user
to scroll horizontally to reada line of text on a fullscreen window.

the zoom settings in thereader) up to 200 percent
in a way that does not
require the user to scroll
horizontally to read a line oftext on a full-screen
window.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
1.4.9 Images of Text (NoException) Control (Level AAA)

Supports

The Fulcrum platform does not use
images of text, with the exceptionof logos or book covers, which areproperly identified to assistive
technology.

Supports

Fulcrum supports keyboard
navigation and input functions(such as pressing [Tab] to move
between input fields, pressing thearrow keys to move between list
items, and pressing [Space] or[Enter] to make selections).

Supports

Webpages and features do not
require timing, except for noninteractive video and audio.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)(Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
2.2.3 No Timing (Level AAA)

Remarks and Explanations

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

2.2.4 Interruptions (Level AAA)

Not Applicable

There are no interruptions.

Supports

Authentication sessions do not
expire.

Not Applicable

There are no flashing elements.

2.3.3 Animation fromInteractions (Level AAA 2.1 and
2.2)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

While animations that are used inloading icons cannot be disabled,
they are considered essential tothe information being conveyed.

2.4.8 Location (Level AAA)

Supports

Press, monograph catalog, andmedia pages contain abreadcrumb trail at the top of eachpage. Navigation withinmonograph catalog pages isorganized through tabs, with theselected tab clearly indicated.
Each page provides a link to theFulcrum home page, the press
page, and the main monographAlso applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
2.2.5 Re-authenticating (Level
AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
2.3.2 Three Flashes (Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

catalog page as well as anavigation footer.

Supports

Fulcrum supports functionality fordescriptive label attributes forlinks.

Supports

Section headings are used toorganize HTML content and theFulcrum E-Reader has capability
for chapters and subheadings to
be organized with section
headings.

2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured(Enhanced) (Level AAA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

User interface components are nothidden when receiving keyboard
focus.

2.4.13 Focus Appearance (Level
AAA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

Fulcrum’s default keyboard focus
indicator when visible is larger
than the area of the unfocusedcomponent and has a contrast
ratio of 14:1.

2.5.5 Target Size (Level AAA 2.1
and 2.2)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Partially supports

Most targets for pointer inputs arelarger than 44 x 44 pixels.

2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only)(Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
2.4.10 Section Headings (Level
AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Exceptions: radio buttons forfiltering content on Monographcatalog and Product details pages.

2.5.6 Concurrent Input
Mechanisms (Level AAA 2.1 and
2.2)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

Supports

3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA) Not Applicable

Fulcrum does not restrict use of
input modalities, allowing fordifferent ways of inputting content
and switching modes of input.

This is an issue related to content
not the platform itself.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA)

Not ApplicableThis is an issue related to content
not the platform itself.

Not ApplicableThis is an issue related to content
not the platform itself.

Not ApplicableThis is an issue related to content
not the platform itself.

Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
3.1.6 Pronunciation (Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

Supports

Changes of context are initiatedonly by user request.

Supports

Search boxes include suggestions(“Search works”, “Search anddiscover books”, “Searchresources”, “Search inside text…”).
Search filters include labels that
identify the application or removalof a search filter to assistive
technology.

Supports

Submissions of text input are
reversible.

Supports

Authentication methods that use
cognitive function test ofremembering password provides amechanism to assist the user.

Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply

3.2.5 Change on Request (Level
AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
3.3.5 Help (Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply

3.3.6 Error Prevention (All)(Level AAA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does
not apply
3.3.9 Accessible Authentication(Enhanced) (Level AAA 2.2 only)
EN 301 549 Criteria – Does
not apply
Revised Section 508 – Does not
apply

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Revised Section 508 Report
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Partially
Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML and
WAI-ARIA attributes to describe
the identity, operation, and stateof user interface elements toAssistive Technologies.

See exceptions to labels (WCAG
1.3.3).

302.2 With Limited Vision

Supports

Fulcrum supports standard
browser magnification andmagnification extensions andprovides sufficient color contrast.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Partially
Supports

Color is only used as a decorative
or supplemental attribute of userinterface elements.

Exceptions:

In the Fulcrum E-Reader, whensearching inside a book andfollowing a search result to it
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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

through highlighting of thematched text.

302.4 Without Hearing

Supports

The video player supports
captions and transcripts. The
audio player supports transcripts.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Supports

The video player supports
captions and transcripts. The
audio player supports transcripts.

302.6 Without Speech

Not Applicable

Fulcrum does not require speech
input.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Supports

Fulcrum supports keyboard
navigation. Usage of the productdoes not require fine motor
controls nor simultaneous actions.

302.8 With Limited Reach andStrength

Supports

Fulcrum supports keyboard
navigation. Usage of the productdoes not require fine motor
controls nor simultaneous actions.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

302.9 With Limited Language,
Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Supports

Fulcrum uses a logical focus
order. The video and audio
players allow for speed
adjustment. The interface isconsistent, intuitive, and simple tonavigate.

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes: Fulcrum is a web software application and is not subject to therequirements of this section.

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Chapter 5: Software
Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of
WCAG 2.0 AA

See WCAG 2.2
sectionSee information in WCAG section

502 Interoperability with Assistive
Technology

Heading cell –no response
required

Heading cell – no response
required502.2.1 User Control ofAccessibility Features

Supports

Platform allows user control ofaccessibility features, including
text zoom in the reader andadjustments to captions in thevideo player.

502.2.2 No Disruption ofAccessibility Features

Supports

Fulcrum is compatible with
operating system and browser
accessibility features configuredby the user.

502.3 Accessibility Services

Heading cell –no response
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Heading cell – no response
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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

502.3.1 Object Information

Partially
Supports

Fulcrum uses WAI-ARIA attributes
to describe the role, state, anddescription of user interface
elements to Assistive
Technologies.

See WCAG 1.3.3 for exceptions.

502.3.2 Modification of Object
Information

Supports

All user-set states and propertiesare capable of being set
programmatically, including
through assistive technologies.

502.3.3 Row, Column, andHeaders

Not Applicable

Fulcrum does not use tables.

502.3.4 Values

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML or
and ARIA object attributes.

502.3.5 Modification of Values

Supports

All user-set input is capable ofbeing set programmatically,
including through assistive
technologies.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

502.3.6 Label Relationships

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML and
WAI-ARIA attributes to describelabel relationships of userinterface elements to assistive
technologies. This includes theuse of “<label>” element and“aria-labelledby” or “aria-label”
attributes.

502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML
markup to express hierarchicalrelationships.

502.3.8 Text

Supports

Fulcrum renders strings as plain
text values in HTML.

502.3.9 Modification of Text

Supports

All user-set input is capable ofbeing set programmatically,
including through assistive
technologies.

502.3.10 List of Actions

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML or
and ARIA object attributes foractions such as search and filter.

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Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

502.3.11 Actions on Objects

Supports

Fulcrum allows assistive
technology to programmatically
execute available actions.

502.3.12 Focus Cursor

Supports

Fulcrum uses visual changes toelements to indicate the current
position of focus.

502.3.13 Modification of Focus
CursorSupports

Cursor focus is modifiable throughkeyboard controls.

502.3.14 Event Notification

Supports

Fulcrum notifies screen reader
users when switching between
tabs in monograph catalog pages.
Screen reader users are notified
when moving between pages in
the Fulcrum E-Reader.

502.4 Platform Accessibility
Features

A. Section 9.3.3 Enable sequential
entry of multiple (chorded)
keystrokes;
B. Section 9.3.4 Provide
adjustment of delay before key
acceptance;

A. NotApplicableB. NotApplicableC. NotApplicableD. Supports
E. Supports
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A. Simultaneous keystrokes
not required.
B. Not applicable.
C. Not applicable.
D. Audio player supports
transcripts. Video player
supports captions andtranscripts.
E. Video player supports
captions.

Criteria

C. Section 9.3.5 Provide
adjustment of same-key doublestrike acceptance;

Conformance
Level

F. Supports
G. Supports

D. Section 10.6.7 Allow users tochoose visual alternative for audio
output;Remarks and Explanations

F. Fulcrum does not provide
a built-in text-to-speechfeature but is accessible toscreen readers.
G. Video player supports
captions and allows user
to toggle caption display
on or off.

E. Section 10.6.8 Synchronize
audio equivalents for visual
events;F. Section 10.6.9 Provide speech
output services; andG. Section 10.7.1 Display any
captions provided.

503 Applications

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Partially
Supports

User preferences from operating
system settings and browser
extensions for color, contrast, font
type, font size, and focus cursor
are respected with the following
exceptions: font type and font size
set through browser extensions
affect all text except for thecontent of books in the Fulcrum EReader. However, the Fulcrum E-

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Level

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Reader allows users to change
the font size but not the font type.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Not Applicable

Fulcrum does not provide any
alternative user interfaces thatfunction as assistive technology.

503.4 User Controls for Captions
and Audio Description

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Supports

Video player supports user controlof captions, including toggle,
position, font, size, text color,background, and opacity. Toggle
is at the same menu level asvolume control.

503.4.2 Audio Description
Controls

Supports

Video player supports user control
of audio descriptions at the samemenu level as caption settings,
keyboard settings, transcript, andvolume.

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504 Authoring Tools

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Not Applicable

Fulcrum is not an authoring tool.

504.2.1 Preservation ofInformation Provided forAccessibility in Format Conversion

Not Applicable504.2.2 PDF Export

Not Applicable

504.3 Prompts

Not Applicable

504.4 Templates

Not Applicable

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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Criteria

Conformance Level

Remarks andExplanations

601.1 Scope

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602 Support Documentation

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602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility
Features

Supports

Accessibility andcompatibility features
are explained on theFulcrum Accessibility
Page.

602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

See WCAG 2.2 section

See information in
WCAG section

602.4 Alternate Formats for NonElectronic Support Documentation

Not Applicable

Support documentation
is provided in electronic
format.

603 Support Services

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603.2 Information on Accessibility andCompatibility Features

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603.3 Accommodation of Communication
Needs

Supports

Support services areprovided through email
to fulcruminfo@umich.edu.

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EN 301 549 Report
Chapter 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

4.2.1 Usage without vision

Partially
Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML and
WAI-ARIA attributes to describe
the identity, operation, and stateof user interface elements toAssistive Technologies.

See exceptions to labels (WCAG
1.3.3).

4.2.2 Usage with limited vision

Supports

Fulcrum supports standard
browser magnification andmagnification extensions andstandard operating system
contrast adjustments and provides
sufficient color contrast.

4.2.3 Usage without perception ofcolourPartially
Supports

Color is only used as a decorative
or supplemental attribute of userinterface elements.
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through highlighting of thematched text.

4.2.4 Usage without hearing

Supports

The video player supports
captions and transcripts. The
audio player supports transcripts.

4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing

Supports

The video player supports
captions and transcripts. The
audio player supports transcripts.

4.2.6 Usage without vocal
capability

Not Applicable

Fulcrum does not require speech
input

4.2.7 Usage with limited
manipulation or strength

Supports

Fulcrum supports keyboard
navigation. Usage of the productdoes not require fine motor
controls nor simultaneous actions.

4.2.8 Usage with limited reachSupports

Fulcrum supports keyboard
navigation. Usage of the productdoes not require fine motor
controls nor simultaneous actions.

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4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive
seizure triggers

Supports

Fulcrum does not include visualfeatures with flashing that could
trigger seizures

4.2.10 Usage with limited
cognition

Supports

Fulcrum uses a logical focus
order. The video and audio
players allow for speed
adjustment. The interface isconsistent, intuitive, and simple tonavigate.

4.2.11 Privacy

Supports

Fulcrum does not impede usageof standard privacy controls
alongside assistive technologies.
Users can connect a headset for
private listening to screen reader
announcements.

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Notes: Fulcrum supports standard assistive technologies and istherefore not subject to the Closed Functionality criteria described in thischapter.
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

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Notes: Fulcrum does not offer two-way voice communication and istherefore not subject to the criteria described in this chapter.
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

7.1 Caption
processing
technology

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7.1.1 Captioning
playback

Supports

Video player supports captions.

7.1.2 Captioning
synchronization

Supports

Video player synchronizes captions withaudio/visual content.

7.1.3 Preservation of
captioning

Not ApplicableVideo player supports WebVTT caption fileformat and allows the user to set
presentational aspects.

7.2.1 Audio
description playback

Supports

Video player supports audio descriptions.

7.2.2 Audio
description
synchronization

Supports

Video player synchronizes audio description
with audio/visual content.

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7.2.3 Preservation ofaudio description

Supports

Video player supports audio description tracks.

7.3 User controls for
captions and audio
description

Supports

Video player supports user control of captions,
including toggle, position, font, size, text color,background, and opacity as well as user
control of audio description. Caption toggle
and audio description toggle are at the samemenu level as primary media controls.

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Chapter 8: Hardware

Notes: Fulcrum is a web software application and is not subject to therequirements of this section.
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.2 section)
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents

Notes: Fulcrum does not include non-web documents and is therefore
not subject to the requirements of this section.
Chapter 11: Software
Notes: Fulcrum is not an authoring platform therefore sections 11.8.1 – 11.8.5 are notapplicable and have been omitted.

Criteria

Conformance
Level

Remarks and Explanations

11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3

See WCAG 2.2
sectionSee information in WCAG section

11.5 Interoperability with assistive
technology

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11.5.2 Accessibility services

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11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility
service support for software thatprovides a user interface

See 11.5.2.5
through11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5
through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility
service support for assistive
technologies

See 11.5.2.5
through11.5.2.17

See information in 11.5.2.5
through 11.5.2.17

11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility
services

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard platform
accessibility services.

11.5.2.4 Assistive technology

Not Applicable

Fulcrum is not itself an assistive
technology.

11.5.2.5 Object information

Partially
Supports

Fulcrum uses labels to describe
the role, state, and description ofuser interface elements toAssistive Technologies. See
WCAG 1.3.3.

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11.5.2.6 Row, column, andheaders

Supports

Tables used in Fulcrum support
pages properly identify headers
for column and rows.

11.5.2.7 Values

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML or
and ARIA object attributes.

11.5.2.8 Label relationships

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML and
WAI-ARIA attributes to describelabel relationships of userinterface elements to assistive
technologies. This includes theuse of “<label>” element and“aria-labelledby” or “aria-label”
attributes.

11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML
markup to express hierarchicalrelationships.

11.5.2.10 Text

Supports

Fulcrum renders strings as plain
text values in HTML.

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11.5.2.11 List of available actions

Supports

Fulcrum uses standard HTML or
and ARIA object attributes foractions such as search and filter.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available
actions

Supports

Fulcrum allows assistive
technology to programmatically
execute available actions on
objects.

11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus andselection attributes

Supports

Focus, text insertion point, andselection attributes of userinterface elements areprogrammatically determinable byassistive technologies.

11.5.2.14 Modification of focus
and selection attributes

Supports

Fulcrum allows keyboards andassistive technologies toprogrammatically modify focus,
text insertion point, and selection
attributes of user interface
elements.

11.5.2.15 Change notification

Supports

Fulcrum notifies screen reader
users when switching between
tabs in monograph catalog pages.
Screen reader users are notified

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when moving between pages in
the Fulcrum E-Reader.

11.5.2.16 Modifications of statesand properties

Supports

All user-set states and propertiesare capable of being set
programmatically, including
through assistive technologies.

11.5.2.17 Modifications of values
and text

Supports

All user-set input is capable ofbeing set programmatically,
including through assistive
technologies.

11.6 Documented accessibility
usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility
features

Supports

Platform allows user control ofaccessibility features, including
text zoom in the reader andadjustments to captions in thevideo player.

11.6.2 No disruption ofaccessibility features

Supports

Fulcrum is compatible with
operating system and browser

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accessibility features configuredby the user.

11.7 User preferences

Partially
Supports

User preferences from operating
system settings and browser
extensions for color, contrast, font
type, font size, and focus cursor
are respected with the following
exceptions: font type and font size
set through browser extensions
affect all text except for thecontent of books in the Fulcrum EReader. The Fulcrum E-Reader
allows users to change the fontsize but not the font type.

11.8 Authoring tools

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11.8.1 Content technology

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11.8.2 Accessible content creation

Not applicable

Fulcrum is not an authoring
platform or tool.

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Level

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11.8.3 Preservation ofaccessibility information intransformations

Not applicable

Fulcrum is not an authoring
platform or tool.

11.8.4 Repair assistanceNot applicable

Fulcrum is not an authoring
platform or tool.

11.8.5 Templates

Not applicable

Fulcrum is not an authoring
platform or tool.

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Criteria
12.1 Product documentation
12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility
features

Conformance Level
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12.1.2 Accessible documentation

See WCAG 2.2 section

12.2 Support Services

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12.2.2 Information on accessibility andcompatibility features

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explained on the Fulcrum
Accessibility Page.
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12.2.3 Effective communication

Supports

12.2.4 Accessible documentation

See WCAG 2.2 section

Remarks andExplanations
Support services areprovided via email, butshall additional support
be required Fulcrum staff
can accommodate
accessibility needs tofacilitate user support.
See information in
WCAG 2.2 section

Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Notes: Fulcrum does not offer two-way voice communication and istherefore not subject to the criteria described in this chapter.

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