Criteria

Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems

Full Support

See section remarks

Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support - Detail

Full Support

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Criteria

Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.

 Full Support

(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.

 Full Support

Window-Eyes is an accessibility tool that exists in tandem with application and operating system accessibility operations and functions.

(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes.

 Full Support

(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.

 Full Support

(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.

 Does Not Apply

The Window-Eyes interface does not utilize these controls. As an accessibility tool, however, Window-Eyes does support the use of these controls in other applications.

(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.

 Full Support

(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.

 Full Support with Exceptions

While color and contrast settings are not modified, Window-Eyes does disable menu and window animations, cursor shadowing, gradient effect, hot-tracking, and smooth scrolling in an attempt to minimize the amount of visual activity for a more robust speech environment.

(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.

 Does Not Apply

The Window-Eyes interface does not utilize animation. As an accessibility tool, however, Window-Eyes does support the use of certain types of accessible animation in other applications.

(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

 Full Support

(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.

 Does Not Apply

All standard operating system colors and contrasts are available for use.

(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

 Full Support

Window-Eyes offers the ability to modify the cursor blink rate within the recommended frequency range to increase the accuracy of textual tracking.

(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

 Does Not Apply

The Window-Eyes interface does not utilize forms. As an accessibility tool, however, Window-Eyes does support the use of forms in other applications.

Criteria

Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.

  Full Support

Electronic documentation available in Text, HTML, CHM, PDF, and MP3. Installation Guide available in standard print, and Braille. Full tutorial available in MP3, and on cassette tape. Full manual available in standard print, Braille, and cassette tape at an additional cost.

(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.

  Full Support

(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.

  Full Support

Industry leading Technical Support Specialists available M-F 8 – 5 EST.