Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 - April 2019

Name of Product:

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud: Sites 19.2 (Updated)

Product Description:

The Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service web user interface provides a browser based tool that gives users the ability to create, edit, and publish rich web sites and experiences.

There are several distinct user experience areas related to these features.  

  • The first focuses on managing Sites. It allows users to create, delete and share a site.   Sites are created from Templates that contain the building blocks for a site.
  • The second focuses on the ability to create and manage Templates. Templates are created by saving an existing site as template. Once template is created it can be used for creating new sites. Template can be exported into a package for import to another tenant service. A Template is a well structured folder that can be synchronized to developer's desktop
  • The third focuses on the ability to create and manage Themes. Themes are developer orientated and contain the building blocks of the site such as CSS, JS, Images and page html templates.  A Theme is a well structured folder.  The user experience in managing these folders utilizes the existing DOCS folder user interface.   These folders can be synchronized to the developers desktop using the Documents Cloud Service desktop tool.
  • The fourth focuses on the ability to create and manage Components. Components are developer oriented and contain the building blocks for contributing content to Sites pages. Developer can create component of Local, Remote, Section Layout or Content Layout type. A Component is a well structured folder that can be synchronized to developer's desktop. Component can be exported into a package for import to another tenant service.
  • The fifth focuses on the ability to create and manage Content Items. Content Items are created by business users based on content types shared with this users. Content items can be grouped in Collections to manage approval and publishing. In the Site Builder content items can be added to a Site page.
  • The sixth focuses on the ability to create and manage Content Types. Content Types are created by advanced users (content architects) in Content Administrator role. Content Types can be associated with content layouts which are used to render content items based on the type.
  • The seventh is Site Builder.  When a user edits a site a new browser tab is launched that displays the site as well as editing controls. These interfaces allow the user to add/change/delete content on specific pages as well as add/remove new pages for the given site.  These pages are created from the page templates in the Theme defined for this site. Once page is created, user can add components to the page.

The Themes and Components are built independently of the product, and its files are either uploaded to the Theme folder or automatically uploaded using the Sync Client. The HTML, JS, CSS code in the Theme or Component need to follow the appropriate accessibility standards in order to produce an accessible site.  The Site Builder described above has some out of the box components. All of these components have defaults and property settings that allow the Site Builder to meet accessible standards for the published site, when these components are placed and rendered on a page.

Date:

04-Jun-2019

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 19.2. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle Content and Experience Cloud: Sites after this.

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This VPAT does not cover the following product areas:
  • Site Builder
  • Content Type Editor

The UI above are aimed at content architect and advanced users who are responsible for defining content models and creating websites. No alternative methods are available for accomplishing these functionality in the product.

Evaluation Methods Used:

Oracle's policy is to design, develop and test both products and documentation to be accessible. The recommended styles of testing for accessibility include: (i) algorithmic automated tests, (ii) human judgement tests such as tool-assisted tests, visual inspection and manual operation, and (iii) testing with assistive technology by people with and without disabilities. Additional information about Oracle's accessibility program is available on http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/index.html

Accessibility Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guideline:

Standard/GuidelineIncluded In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018Yes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

Supports
The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criteria without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
Partially Supports
Some functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Does Not Support
Majority of functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Not Applicable
The criteria are not relevant to the product.

WCAG 2.1 Report

Table 1 also documents conformance with:

  • Section 508: Chapter 5 - 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 - 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.1 Conformance Requirements.

Table 1: WCAG Conformance Criteria

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

The product was tested for

  • Images that convey information have meaningful alternative text using ALT
  • Images that are decorative are marked up using ALT=”” or CSS background images
  • Controls have an associated name
  • Non-text characters are not used
  • CAPTCHAs are not used

Exceptions:

  • When looking at the properties of a site, the details of the properties are not read correctly by the screen reader (Bug 25297690)
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Pre-recorded Audio has an equivalent alternate presentation of that content
  • Pre-recorded video has either an equivalent alternate presentation or the audio track provides equivalent information to the video track
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes closed captions
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes all information, including needed audio description, in the main audio track.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable

No live audio content in video is being used in Oracle Content and Experience Cloud.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Pre-recorded video includes all information, including needed audio description, in the main audio track.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling
  • Headings are encoded with HTML heading tags
  • List markup is used for marking up lists
  • Table markup is used for marking up data tables, including row and column headers and table captions/summaries where appropriate
  • Data tables specify SUMMARY or CAPTION
  • Layout tables use appropriate markup
  • Groups of components are marked up with their description
  • Style sheets are used only to change the layout and presentation on the screen
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • The sequence of elements in the DOM matches a logical reading sequence
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Instructions provided do not refer to things solely based on their sensory characteristics such as shape, size, visual location, orientation, color, or sound
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Information conveyed by color is available in alternative formats, such as shape, text, font weight
  • Information conveyed by color has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

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

The product was tested for:

  • Response to the operating system High Contrast mode
  • Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1
  • All other text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality

Exceptions:

  • When zoom is set to 200%, the scroll bars are not available in the Share and Property dialogs (Bug 25159978)
  • When zoom is set to 200%, the scroll bars are not available in the Create Site dialog (Bug 25159870)
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Images of text are only used when the technology can't create the desired visual presentation, the image can be customized or the particular image is essential
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Ability to perform functions from the keyboard only, and without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes
  • Proper operation of unique keystrokes and access keys, including those listed in the product documentation
  • The ability to use the product with OS keyboard aids: StickyKeys and FilterKeys (feature names may be different on different platforms)

Exceptions:

  • It is not possible to navigate through the list of sites using the keyboard alone (Bug 25208163)
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Movement of focus through each control only using the keyboard, with no "keyboard trap" that prevents focus from moving away from any control
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Time limits in the product can be turned off before they are encountered

Oracle Content and Experience has a standard 8 hour authentication token validity period which will force a user to re-login after 8 hours. This is considered an essential activity as per Oracle Cloud security guidelines. There are no other time limits used.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • There is no moving, blinking or scrolling content.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • No portion of the screen flickers or flashes with a frequency between 2 Hz and 55 Hz
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Structure and hierarchy is marked up with Header elements outside of repetitive navigation links.
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pages have a meaningful title specified in the TITLE element

Exceptions:

  • When looking at the properties of a site, the details of the properties are not read correctly by the screen reader (Bug 25297690)
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Logical movement through the focusable components using only the keyboard, in an order that follows a meaningful sequence

Exceptions:

  • It is not possible to navigate through the list of sites using the keyboard alone (Bug 25208163)
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

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

The product was tested for:

  • Pages are fully inter-linked to each other
  • Page contains controls that enable reaching all pages
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content below them
  • Labels describe the purpose of the associated field

Exceptions

  • Instructions on how to activate context menus in list views are not read correctly. (Bug 28533355)
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)Partially Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Visual indication of the location of the focus

Exceptions:

  • After creating a site or a site template, site or template is selected but the cursor and focus is not shown (Bug 25208934)

 

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Properly set lang attribute for each page
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Proper use of lang attribute for text passages that are in a different language than that of the page
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • When an element receives focus, it does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window
3.2.2 On Input(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Changes in the value of user interface components does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Pages that are grouped together into sets with a common navigation mechanism utilize that navigation mechanism in the same fashion, with navigation elements appearing in the same relative order each time
3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Images and controls are used and identified consistently throughout the product
3.3.1 Error Identification(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • When input errors are detected, they are described to the user in text, including identifying the item where the error occurred
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Labels or instructions are provided when the product requires user input

 

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Where suggestions for fixing an input error are known, they are provided to the user
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Data is checked for input errors with an opportunity for the user to correct them
  • Data can be reviewed, corrected, and confirmed by the user before they are finalized
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Elements in HTML content have complete start and end tags, are properly nested, do not contain duplicate attributes, and have unique IDs
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • HTML controls have a programmatically associated name, derived from the appropriate HTML elements and attributes including LABEL, TITLE, SUMMARY, CAPTION, etc.
  • Additional state information is programmatically exposed for HTML controls, such as whether a field is ‘required’.
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Not SupportedThis product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria

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2018 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of ColorNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without SpeechNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited ManipulationNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and StrengthNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning AbilitiesNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

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Chapter 4: Hardware

These criteria are all Not Applicable because the product is not Hardware

Chapter 5: Software

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
501.1 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
 502 Interoperability with Assistive TechnologyHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
 502.3 Accessibility ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and HeadersNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of ActionsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on ObjectsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event NotificationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
 503 ApplicationsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.2 User PreferencesNot ApplicableThe product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
503.3 Alternative User InterfacesNot ApplicableThe product does not have assistive technology features.
 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio DescriptionHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.4.1 Caption ControlsPartially Supports

The product does not provide controls to select captions on videos. Instead, we use the standard HTML5 embedded media player, and the appearance of these controls is dependent on the browser used (Bug 26545666).

503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsPartially Supports

The product does not offer controls for the selection of audio descriptions. We use the standard HTML5 embedded media player, and the appearance of these controls is dependent on the browser used (Bug 26545657).

 504 Authoring ToolsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or EditingSupports

The product allows people to author content items that can be published to a site or an application. See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionNot Applicable

There is no content format conversion. Sites Builder is the tool for creating websites that render in the browser. The Content Item authoring features does not convert formats.

504.2.2 PDF ExportNot Applicable

The product does not export to PDF.

504.3 PromptsNot Supported

The product does not prompt authors to create content that conforms to Level A or Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (Bug 26909458).

504.4 TemplatesSupports

The Site Builder provides seeded components and templates which have defaults and property settings that allow sites created with the Site Builder to meet accessible standards when these components are placed and rendered on a page. The product was tested for:

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

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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
 602 Support DocumentationHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupports

Accessibility-related documentation can be found at:

https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/get-started/subscriptions-cloud/accessibility/oracle-content-and-experience-cloud-accessibility.html

 

602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support DocumentationNot Applicable

Product documentation is in electronic format.

 603 Support ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupportsOracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication NeedsSupportsOracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support or by calling Oracle Support at 1.800.223.1711. Hearing-impaired customers in the U.S. who wish to speak to an Oracle Support representative may use a telecommunications relay service (TRS). Information about the TRS is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/trs.html, and a list of telephone numbers is available at https://www.fcc.gov/general/telecommunications-relay-services-directory. International hearing-impaired customers should use the TRS at +1.605.224.1837. An Oracle Support engineer will respond to technical issues according to the standard service request process.

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The information above describes this product's ability to support the applicableStandards/Guidelines, subject to Oracle's interpretation of those standards(available at https://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/policy.html#standards-tab) and the remarks in this document. For more information regarding the accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products, see http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility or contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com.

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