Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 - October 2017

Name of Product:

Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio 19.3

Product Description:

Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio (ODT) is a tightly integrated "Add-in" for Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 and Visual Studio 2017. ODT makes developing .NET code for Oracle Database and Oracle Autonomous Database easy and fast, allowing developers to stay in Visual Studio for the entire development lifecycle. ODT makes it easy to browse and edit Oracle schema objects using integrated visual designer. Developers can easily modify table data, execute Oracle SQL statements, edit and debug PL/SQL code, generate SQL deployment scripts and much more.

Date:

04-Feb-2020

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 19.3 prior to 21-Feb-2020. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio after this. This VPAT has been superseded by Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio 19.3 (Updated).

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio (ODT) is an add-in for Microsoft Visual Studio on Windows. Accessibility features enabled for Visual Studio and/or Windows are inherited and enabled for ODT.

This VPAT does not cover Visual Studio. The VPAT for Visual Studio can be found here:

https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/industry-blog/government/2018/09/11/accessibility-conformance-reports/

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/Guideline	Included 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.gov	Yes

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	The product was tested for Alternative text is provided for the non-text content. CAPTCHAs are not used. Defects: 30766921 - Screen reader cannot read property value of "name" for edit database name, administrator name and administrator password on new pluggable database 30766779 - Screen reader cannot read "Execute Query", "Cancel Query" buttons on the toolbar of query window 30766670 - Screen reader cannot read the status change of menu "oracle application debugging" 30766520 - Screen reader cannot read edit name for connection name, database host name, port number, service name and data source name on connection dialog 30768385 - Screen reader cannot read value of property name for Tenancy Oracle Cloud Identification (OCID) Edit, User OCID Edit, Region Combox, API Key Combox, Display Name, Edit fields in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Account dialog
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)	Supports with Exceptions	The product was tested for: Tables are contained within a DataGridView component and contain include row and column headers where appropriate. Lists are contained within a Combobox or Listview control User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling via Windows Forms Defects: 30849448 - Screen Reader cannot read Table Designer -> "Columns" tab -> "Columns" Data Grid name
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for Sequence is followed
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for Does not rely on shape ,size etc
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)	Supports with Exceptions	The product was tested for Information conveyed by color is available in alternative formats, such as shape, text, font weight. Defects: 30768650 - Red color only indicator of mandatory password field in create new Autonomous Database dialog, Clone Autonomous Database dialog, update credentials for Autonomous Database dialog
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)	Supports with Exceptions	The product was tested for Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 Other text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 Defects: 30823641 - Red text for password field information in create new Autonomous Database dialog, Clone Autonomous Database dialog, update credentials for Autonomous Database dialog, has insufficient contrast
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for Text (and application) resizes up to 200% using the platform's built-in magnifier or zoom feature.
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)	Not Applicable	Images of text are not used.
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)	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 shortcut keystrokes and other unique keystrokes and access keys
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
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)	Not Applicable	Time limits are not used.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)	Not Applicable	There is no moving, blinking or scrolling information.
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 2Hz and 55 Hz
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)	Not Applicable	Oracle non-Web software products, including bundles and suites of software, do not behave as a set of software programs as the term is defined. Therefore this guideline does not apply.
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)	Supports	This product was tested for The name of the software application is meaningful.
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for Logical movement through the focusable components using only the keyboard, in an order that follows a meaningful sequence, as per the Appendix A Keyboard shortcuts, Mnemonics and other keyboard operations.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for The text of links is sufficient to describe their purpose
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)	Not Applicable	Oracle non-web software products including bundles, suites of software do not behave as a set of software programs as the term is defined. Therefore this guideline doesn't apply.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content defined below them. Labels describe the purpose of the associated field.
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for Visual indication of the location of the focus
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for Properly set locale/language
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)	Not Applicable	There are no text passages that are in a different language than that of the software.
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 user interface of the software, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a new 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 user interface of the software, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a new window.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)	Not Applicable	Oracle non-Web software products, including bundles and suites of software, do not behave as a set of software programs as the term is defined. Therefore this guideline does not apply.
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 Error suggestions to rectify the issue are provided
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for Data can be reviewed,corrected and confirmed by user before they are finalized.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)	Not Applicable	Markup languages aren't used to generate user interface.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for Event notification of changes to names, states, properties and values is available to assistive technologies

2017 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited Vision	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of Color	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without Hearing	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited Hearing	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without Speech	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited Manipulation	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

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 AA	Supports	See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features	Supports	The product was tested for: Does not disrupt platform accessibility features such as Sticky Keys, High Contrast and Large Fonts
502.3 Accessibility Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object Information	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 Values	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of Values	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label Relationships	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 Text	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of Text	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of Actions	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on Objects	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus Cursor	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event Notification	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
503 Applications	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
503.2 User Preferences	Supports	The product was tested for: Responds to platform settings for color, contrast, font type, font size, and focus cursor
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces	Not Applicable	The product does not have assistive technology features.
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
503.4.1 Caption Controls	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
504 Authoring Tools	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or Editing	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.2 PDF Export	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.3 Prompts	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.4 Templates	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features	Not Supported	There is no documentation on accessibility features. Release Notes cite accessibility specific bugs. Defects: 30823768 - Need to add accessibility details in documentation
602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA	Supports	See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation	Not Applicable	Documentation is provided in electronic formats.
603 Support Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features	Supports	Oracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs	Supports	Oracle 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.

Oracle Legal Disclaimer

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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