Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 - April 2019

Name of Product:

Oracle Java Platform, Standard Edition, Development Kit 11 (Updated)

Product Description:

Oracle's implementation of the Java Standard Edition (SE) 11 Platform Specification as defined by JSR 384.

Oracle Java Development Kit (JDK) 11 is the next major release after JDK 10, Java Development Kit that contains the runtime (JVM and class libraries) as well as a collection of programming tools.

This VPAT covers the Oracle Java Platform, Standard Edition, Development Kit (Java SE JDK) on the Windows and Mac OS X platforms. Java SE JDK on the UNIX OS and Linux platforms does not conform to Accessibility guidelines and are not included in this VPAT.

We recommend developers use Swing controls whenever possible to implement accessible UI for their applications. Applications written using AWT will not be accessible.

Date:

20-Aug-2018

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 11 prior to 08-Feb-2021. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle Java Platform, Standard Edition, Development Kit after this. This VPAT has been superseded by Oracle Java Platform, Standard Edition, Development Kit 11 (Updated 2).

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This VPAT does not cover the following product areas:

Policy Tool
AWT applications and applets
PDF Documentation

In Windows, Java provides Access Bridge to allow access by Windows based Assistive Technology.

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 2.1	Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018	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.
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 are embedded within standard user interface components and have a meaningful AccessibleName and/or AccessibleDescription Images that are decorative are embedded within standard user interface components and have neither an AccessibleName nor an AccessibleDescription Information shown in complex images such as charts is also available in an alternative textual form (e.g. a data table), or the containers of the complex images are filled with simple image children whose information is exposed via AccessibleName and/or AccessibleDescription Data tables include a summary or caption, programmatically connected with the table as the AccessibleTable's AccessibleSummary Controls have an AccessibleName, or a label control with an AccessibleName has been programmatically associated with it Time-based media is not used Non-text characters are not used CAPTCHAs are not used Exceptions: Bug 25919240: Accessible JTables always reported as empty on Mac OS platform. In case to click or use the keyboard to navigate the table, VoiceOver says nothing. Bug 25919225: JList in JPopupMenu is not accessible on Mac OS platform. Suggested workaround is to use JMenuItems instead. Bug 25961034: VoiceOver says nothing as a JTree tree is navigated, expanded/collapsed, selected. Bug 25961038: VoiceOver reads percentages rather than the actual values for sliders on Mac OS platform. Bug 25961053: When in a tab group if you arrow between tabs there are no VoiceOver announcements on Mac OS platform. Bug 25961063: Nothing heard from VoiceOver when tabbing between a nested tab group and a parent tab group on Mac OS platform. Bug 25961079: Nothing heard from VoiceOver regarding the status of the progress bar on Mac OS platform. Bug 25961113: When focus is gained on a non-editable combo box VoiceOver does not read the value on Mac OS platform. VoiceOver doesn't read the contents of the combo box. Suggested workaround: hover the mouse over the Combobox control and try to switch or select from the list then user could hear the value. Bug 25961164: VoiceOver announces spin box control as radio button on Mac OS platform. Bug 25961174: Checkbox toggles on Space press but is not spoken by VoiceOver. Suggested workaround: move focus away and back again. Bug 25961281: VoiceOver problems with Swingset2 toggle button.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: No Pre-recorded audio-only or video-only content is being used
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: No pre-recorded video content is being used
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: No pre-recorded video is being used
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for: No live audio content in video is being used
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for : No pre-recorded video is being used
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 via the LabelFor and LabeledBy relations Headings are marked as such with a Group relation from the header to the items beneath the header Groups of components are marked as such, with a Group relation from the header of the group to the members of the group Style sheets are used only to change the layout and presentation on the screen Lists are contained within a List component Tables are contained within a Table component, implement the AccessibleTable interface, provide an AccessibleSummary, and contain include row and column headers where appropriate
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: The accessibility hierarchy is logical
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 Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)	Not Supported	This 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 testing 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
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for: Text resizes up to 200% using the platform's Large Print or enlarged font setting 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)	Supports	The product was tested for: Images have meaningful alternative text and repeated images and icons have a consistent alternate text.
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: The GUIs can be navigated by keyboard only. Exceptions: Bug 25919248: Alt doesn’t move to menubar; Alt + aKey doesn’t activate menu. Suggested workaround: F10 can be used to move to the menubar.
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 Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: Time limits are not used
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: Moving, blinking, scrolling information can be paused.
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	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	The 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.
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 JavaDoc portion of the product was tested for: Pages can be found using the provided "search" function Page contains controls that enable reaching all pages This guideline does not apply for the non-Web portion of the product.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)	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
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Visual indication of the location of the focus Exceptions: Bug 27495073: No focus on Close button once opening the Java Setup-Incomplete dialog. Bug 25919202: The JRE installer window sometimes appears behind other windows. Suggested workaround: ALT+TAB keys can be used to cycle through open application windows and select the JRE installer's window.
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)	Not Supported	This 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 locale/language
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for: Properly set locale/language for 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)	Supports	The JavaDoc portion of 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 There are no navigational mechanisms that are repeated 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: 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: Submissions are generally reversible, and if they are complicated to reverse, Oracle JDK asks for confirmation from user before submission.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Markup elements have complete start and end tags, are properly nested, do not contain duplicate attributes, and have unique Ids Markup content validate to the appropriate markup specification(s) Markup languages aren't used to generate the user interface The JavaDoc for the JDK supports this guideline with exceptions: there are some HTML4 issues in the JavaDocs. The Java API documentation is generated by the javadoc tool using the Java source files as input. The tool produces accessible HTML if the input is well-formed.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface components have a programmatically associated AccessibleName and AccessibleRole as defined by the Java Accessibility API State information, properties, and values are programmatically exposed for user interface components Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, and values is available to assistive technologies
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria

2018 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	Partially Supports	Platform software provides user control over platform features defined in platform documentation covers the Java SE JDK on the Windows and Mac OS X platforms. Java SE JDK on the UNIX OS and Linux platforms does not conform to Accessibility guidelines and is not included in this VPAT. We recommend developers use Swing controls whenever possible to implement accessible UI for their applications. Applications written using AWT will not be accessible.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features	Supports	The product was tested for: Software does not disrupt platform features that are defined in the platform documentation as accessibility features.
502.3 Accessibility Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object Information	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface components have a programmatically associated AccessibleName and AccessibleRole as defined by the Java Accessibility API State information, properties, and values are programmatically exposed for user interface components Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, and values is available to assistive technologies
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information	Supports	The product was tested for: State information, properties, and values are programmatically exposed for user interface components Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, and values is available to assistive technologies
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling via the LabelFor and LabeledBy relations Headings are marked as such with a Group relation from the header to the items beneath the header Groups of components are marked as such, with a Group relation from the header of the group to the members of the group Style sheets are used only to change the layout and presentation on the screen Lists are contained within a List component Tables are contained within a Table component, implement the AccessibleTable interface, provide an AccessibleSummary, and contain include row and column headers where appropriate
502.3.4 Values	Supports	The product was tested for: State information, properties, and values are programmatically exposed for user interface components Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, and values is available to assistive technologies
502.3.5 Modification of Values	Supports	The product was tested for: Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, and values is available to assistive technologies
502.3.6 Label Relationships	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling via the LabelFor and LabeledBy relations
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships	Supports	The product was tested for: The accessibility hierarchy is logical
502.3.8 Text	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface components that display text either: Expose a copy of their text as the AccessibleName (e.g. the text of a JButton), and/or Expose their text via the AccessibleText interface.
502.3.9 Modification of Text	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface components that display text either: Expose a copy of their text as the AccessibleName (e.g. the text of a JButton), and/or Expose their text via the AccessibleText interface.
502.3.10 List of Actions	Supports	The product was tested for: Properly execute a list of actions
502.3.11 Actions on Objects	Supports	The product was tested for: Properly execute available actions on objects
502.3.12 Focus Cursor	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Visual indication of the location of the focus cursor, focus tracking, text insertion point and selection attributes User interface components have a programmatically associated AccessibleName and AccessibleRole as defined by the Java Accessibility API State information, properties, and values are programmatically exposed for user interface components Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, and values is available to assistive technologies Exceptions: Bug 27495073 : No focus on Close button once opening the Java Setup-Incomplete dialog. Bug 25919202: The JRE installer window sometimes appears behind other windows. Suggested workaround: ALT+TAB keys can be used to cycle through open application windows and select the JRE installer's window.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Visual indication of the location of the focus modification Exceptions: Bug 25919202: The JRE installer window sometimes appears behind other windows. Suggested workaround: ALT+TAB keys can be used to cycle through open application windows and select the JRE installer's window.
502.3.14 Event Notification	Supports	The product was tested for: Event notification of changes to names, states, properties, descriptions, boundaries and values is available to assistive technologies
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features	Supports	The product was tested for: No automatically playing audio is used No Pre-recorded audio-only content is being used No live audio content is being used Enable sequential entry of multiple (chorded) keystrokes Provide adjustment of delay before key acceptance Provide adjustment of same-key double-strike acceptance
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	Supports	JDK 11 provides Java Access Bridge, Java Accessibility API (JAAPI), and Java Accessibility Utilities to enable you to create accessible applications. Java Accessibility Guide is here: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/11/access/java-accessibility-overview.htm
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	Product documentation is in electronic format.
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.

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