Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 - October 2017

Name of Product:

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 17.3

Product Description:

The Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites web user interface provides a browser based tool that provides the ability to create, edit and publish web sites.  The site creation, editing and publishing features are exposed in the Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service web user interface.

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 syncronized 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 cerated 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. Seeded components have defaults and property settings that allow the site builder to meet accessible standards when these components are placed and rendered on a page.

Date:

03-Apr-2018

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 17.3. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites after this. This VPAT has been superseded by Oracle Content and Experience Cloud: Sites 18.4.

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.

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 when these components are placed and rendered on a page.

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 2.0, at https://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Section 508 as published in 2017, at https://www.Section508.govYes

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.
Supports with Exceptions
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 2.0 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 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.

Table 1: WCAG Conformance Criteria

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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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

Observation:

  • Bug 25297690 - Details in properties is not read by a screen reader
  • Bug 25297665 - Dialog titles not read by a screen reader
  • Bug 25441287 - Form errors and warnings in Process components
  • Bug 25208163 - Navigation from Nav bar types to the pages should be consistent
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites does not have pre-recorded audio or video in the product.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites does not have pre-recorded audio or video in the product.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites does not have pre-recorded audio or video in the product.

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable

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

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Not Applicable

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites does not have pre-recorded audio or video in the product.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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 with Exceptions

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • The sequence of elements in the DOM matches a logical reading sequence

Observations:

In the following scenarios of using PCS components, control elements are not read properly (bug 25442254 and 25442140::

  • Upload file is not read properly
  • PCS component buttons should be properly communicated
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)Supports

Oracle Sites Cloud Service 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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites does not play audio on any of its pages.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Supports with Exceptions

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • Response to the operating system High Contrast mode
  • The visual presentation of text and images of text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1
  • The visual presentation of large-scale text and images of large-scale text has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1

Observations:

  • In the following scenarios, the listed controls are not visible in High Contrast mode (Bug 21574113):
  1. Sites Landing Page: Toggle, Help, and Share buttons
  2. Create New Site Dialog: Close and View as Grid buttons
  3. Sites Updates popup: Edit, Delete, and Close buttons
  4. Rename Site popup, Copy Site, Sites Property Dialog, Delete Dialog, Sites Share screen: Close button
  5. Toggle bar: Icons for Sites/Themes/Trash
  • 25441390 - Color Contrast errors in the Process components
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)Supports with Exceptions

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

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

Observation:

  1. 25159978 - No scrolls available for Share and Properties dialogs when zoom is set to 200%
  2. 25159870 - No scroll bars available in Create Site dialog when zoom is set to 200%
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Supports with Exceptions

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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)

Observations:

  • It is not possible to add components to a  page with keyboard alone (Bug 21318457)
  • Bug 25442201 - Task List more options cursor not highlighting

  • Bug 25441524 - Task detail cursor not selecting options

  • Bug 25441488 - Task List not able to move cursor

  • Bug 25208934 - Cursor not located after creation of site, template & component

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Supports

Oracle Sites Cloud Service was tested for:

  • Time limits in the product can be turned off before they are encountered
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites does not have moving, blinking, and scrolling information in the product

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)Not Applicable

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • Structure and hierarchy of pages in Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites is marked up with Header elements outside of repetitive navigation links
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)Supports with Exceptions

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • Pages have a meaningful title specified in the TITLE element

Observations:

  • Bug 25297690 - Details in properties is not read by a screen reader
  • Bug 25297665 - Dialog titles not read by a screen reader
  • Bug 25441287 - Form errors and warnings in Process components
  • Bug 25208163 - Navigation from Nav bar types to the pages should be consistent
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • Logical movement through the focusable components using only the keyboard, in an order that follows a meaningful sequence
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites 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)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content below them
  • Labels describe the purpose of the associated field
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)Supports with Exceptions

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites was tested for:

  • Visual indication of the location of the focus

Observations:

  • Bug 25442201 - Task List more options cursor not highlighting
  • Keyboard focus is not visible on the buttons in the following scenarios (Bug 21574113)—
  1. Landing page: 'Create New Site'
  2. Sites Properties dialog: Done
  3. Create New Site Dialog: Theme control, existing Sites' list, Create and Cancel
  4. Sites Updates popup: New Update and Done
  5. Rename Site popup: Rename and Cancel
  6. Copy Site popup: Copy and Cancel
  7. Delete dialog: Yes and No
  8. Sites Share screen: Add Members and Done
  9. Site status change confirmation popup: OK and Cancel
  10. Themes Landing Page: selection on themes' list, 'Create New Theme'
  11. Create New Theme dialog: selection on out-of-the-box themes list, all buttons on the dialog
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  was tested for:

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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  was tested for:

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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  as tested for:

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

 

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supports

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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

Oracle Content and Experience Cloud Service: Sites  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’.

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2017 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 ControlsNot Applicable

Sites component is a web application that uses standard HTML5 technologies which run in the browser and are not a plugin/applet

503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsNot Applicable

Sites component is a web application that uses standard HTML5 technologies which run in the browser and are not a plugin/applet

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

See WCAG 2.0 Section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionNot Applicable

Sites Builder is the tool for creating websites that render in the browser. There is no content format conversion

504.2.2 PDF ExportNot Applicable

There is no option to export a PDF file.

504.3 PromptsNot Applicable

The Site Builder is the tool for creating websites that render in the browser leveraging the assistive technology and services provided by HTML technology and browser platform.

504.4 TemplatesSupports

The Site Builder provides seeded components and templates which have defaults and property settings that allow 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

Product documentation lists and explains how to use the accessibility and compatibility features required by the Hardware and Software guidelines. Documentation includes accessibility features that are built-in and accessibility features that provide compatibility with assistive technology.

Please refer to Oracle Cloud Accessibility Guide for Oracle Cloud Services.

 

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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