shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer. 5. With all accessibility features enabled in the operating system, does the program operate correctly? 6. Can you use all of the OS accessibility features/utilities? 7. When using the program with AT, do any program commands disable the AT features? 8. Are there user-definable settings that make the product easier to use with AT? (c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the 9. Can you see a indicator of the current focus (e.g., a dotted rectangle border)? 10. Using a screen magnifier, does the magnifier
input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that assistive technology can track focus and focus changes. track where you currently are on the screen as you press the Tab or arrow keys? 11. Does the Tab order follow the screen layout logically? information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to assistive technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text. 12. Does AT recognize all interface elements? 13. Does AT identify the purpose of each graphical element? 14. Is the of each element indicated by AT (e.g., checked, selected, on/off)? (e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application\'s performance. 15. Are the navigation and interface elements standard and consistent throughout the entire application? 16. Is more than one function assigned to a graphical element? 17. Is a function accessible using more than one
graphical element? (f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes. 18. Is all essential text on the screen read by AT or smoothly enlarged by a screen magnifier? 19. Can the text size be made larger in the product preferences? 20. Is the product\'s help accessible? Does it give information how to use the product in language appropriate for the user? not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. 21. When you manipulate the color and/or contrast settings in the operating system, are these same settings reflected in the program\'s interface? animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one presentation mode at the option of the user. 22. Can you stop and restart animations in the program? 23. If an animation isn\'t viewed, is there a secondary presentation of its content?
(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. 24. Whenever a program element such as a control is displayed in a prominent color, is another method (e.g., text label) used to denote the element? (j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. 25. Does the program users to set color and/or contrast settings? If so, are several options provided? shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. 26. Is there any flashing text or graphics in the program? If so, verify that it falls within the accepted frequency range. (l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the 27. Does the program use form fields (e.g., text entry, checkbox, radio button)? 28. Can you access and complete every part of the form using only the keyboard? 29. For each
form, including all directions and cues. field, does AT recognize a label or cue that is sufficient to enter the necessary data?>br>30. Are instructions on the screen readable by AT? Subpart C-Functional Performance Criteria (a) (b) Is at one mode of operation and information retrieval provided that does not require user vision OR is support provided for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired? Is at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently OR is support provided for assistive technology used Review comments for Subpart (B), standards (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g), and (l). 31. Does any part of the application require a user to use a mouse or view the monitor? 32. Does any part of the application require a user to view small text and/or graphics?
by people who are visually impaired? (c) (d) Is at least one mode of operation and information retrieval provided that does not require user hearing OR is support provided for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing? Where audio information is important for the use of the product, is at least one mode of operation and information retrieval provided in an enhanced auditory fashion OR is support provided for assistive hearing devices? 33. Does the application incorporate any audio or video (e.g., tutorial or help files)? 34. If so, is an alternate method provided (e.g., a text script or captions)? 35. Does the application use error tones? If so, are text messages associated with each error? (e) Is at least one mode of operation and information retrieval provided that does not require user speech OR is support provided for assistive 36. Does any part of the application require speech input or recognition?
technology used by people with disabilities? (f) Is at least one mode of operation and information retrieval provided that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength? Review comments for Subpart (B), standards (a), (b), (c), and (l). 37. Does the application support keyboard features used by people with mobility disabilities (e.g., StickyKeys)? Subpart D-Information, Documentation, and Support (a) Product support documentation provided to shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. 38. Does the program come with documentation that is accessible to persons with disabilities? shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. 39. Can the vendor provide a description of accessibility features (e.g., the VPAT)?