Supports with exceptions: A, F Not applicable: C, D, E supported by screen readers such as JAWS and by Braille displays. The exceptions to the vision requirement include items concerning alternative text as described in 1194.22 (A). B) All content and controls should be compatible with screen enlargement software and with built-in browser zoom functionality. C) Not applicable D) Not applicable E) Not applicable F) Most of MEDcounselor's controls and links are keyboard operable. The exceptions are defined in 1194.21 (A). Section 1194.41 Supports: B, C Supports with exceptions: A A) MEDcounselor provides free accessibility support through but there is not currently a help system. B) The site statement and VPAT serve as the only description of the accessibility and compatibility features of the product. C) The accessibility site statement provides an email address for support.
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems Criteria Supporting Features Remarks (a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually. Supports with exceptions Most elements are accessible using a keyboard. Exceptions: The input checkboxes for selected drugs for Drug Interactions cannot be accessed by keyboard. (b) Applications 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. Supports MEDcounselor does not have features that would interfere with standard API features of an OS including the MSAA (Microsoft Active Accessibility). (c) A well-defined Supports with All elements rely on the browser default for visible
Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet information and applications Criteria Supporting Features Remarks (a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content). Supports with Exceptions Images and icons have associated text equivalents. Exceptions: Drug images do not include a description: e.g. marking/imprint, color, shape. (b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation. Not Applicable The site does not have any videos. (c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup. Supports MEDcounselor does not use color coding to convey information. (d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. Supports MEDcounselor uses external style sheets instead of inline styles. (e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map. Not applicable MEDcounselor does not have any server-side image maps. (f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape. Not applicable MEDcounselor does not have any client-side image maps. (g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables. Not applicable Tables are used on the site for presentation. None are used to display data. (h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers. Not applicable Tables used on the site do not have two or more levels of headers. (i) Frames shall be titled with Not applicable. MEDcounselor does not use any frames.
completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. (o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. Supports There is a visually hidden “Skip Navigation” link at the top of each page. In addition there are headings, lists, and form fields on pages allowing for easier screen reader navigation. (p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. Not applicable MEDcounselor does not have a timeout. Return to the top Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria Criteria Supporting Features Remarks (a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. Supports with exceptions MEDcounselor is a website that uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. HTML and JavaScript are both supported by screen readers such as JAWS and by Braille displays. Exceptions See other supports with exceptions in this VPAT. Additionally - pages do not have page titles indicating the current page name. (b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. Supports MEDcounselor uses HTML and text for its content as well as independent CSS for formatting to allow users to apply their own style sheets. OS features such as Windows 7 Magnifier are compatible with the MEDcounselor application. Other browser controls such as Mozilla Firefox Zoom-In feature will work with MEDcounselor. MEDcounselor is usable with screen magnification software such as ZoomText.