(Based on VPAT® Version 2.5Rev)
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standards/guidelines.
Standard/Guideline | Included In Report |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 |
Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (Yes / No) - No |
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 | (Yes) |
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with Revised Section 508:
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.
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Partially Supports | Limited number of web content is missing alternative text tags. |
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Not Applicable | No Audio or Video only content on AtoZdatabases. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | All videos have a written summary available on the same web page. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | All videos on the product have closed captions and transcripts. |
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Partially Supports | Some elements on Details Web Page are intentionally left empty. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | All content on AtoZDatabases is presented in a meaningful reading and navigation order. Headings, lists, and interactive elements are coded semantically, and screen readers can interpret the sequence correctly. Layout or styling does not affect content comprehension. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | Instructions and information in AtoZdatabases do not rely solely on sensory characteristics such as shape, size, color, visual location, or sound. Labels, text, and programmatic identifiers are used to ensure users can locate and operate content without depending on visual or auditory cues alone. |
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases does not use color as the sole means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. Text labels, icons, or other indicators are provided in addition to color where needed. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Not Applicable | No audio or video plays automatically. |
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Partially Supports | All content on AtoZDatabases except limited functions on Intro Videos Page and map-based search doesn't meet the criteria. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases does not trap keyboard focus. Users can navigate to and away from any interactive component using only a keyboard, without becoming stuck or requiring a mouse to continue. |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Partially Supports | Session times out for any user every 8 hours. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases does not include moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating content that would require controls to pause, stop, or hide. |
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Not Applicable | No flashing content on the website. |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - Does not apply to non-web software - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) - Does not apply to non-web docs |
Supports | AtoZdatabases provides mechanisms for users to bypass repeated navigation elements and jump directly to the main content using assistive technology or keyboard navigation. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases pages have descriptive and informative titles that clearly indicate the topic or purpose of each page, assisting users and assistive technologies in understanding the page content. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | In AtoZdatabases, interactive elements receive focus in a logical, predictable order that preserves meaning and usability when navigating via keyboard or assistive technologies. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | Links are clearly labeled so that their purpose can be determined from the link text alone or from its surrounding context. |
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases programmatically identifies the default human language of each page using the language attribute, ensuring assistive technologies can accurately present content. |
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | Interactive elements do not initiate unexpected changes of context when they receive focus. Users can navigate without triggering pop-ups, automatic page loads, or other disruptive behaviors. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | Changing the value of any user input does not automatically cause a change of context unless the user has been informed and can control the action, ensuring predictable and accessible interactions. |
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | When a user submits a form with errors, the fields with errors are programmatically identified and clearly indicated to the user, allowing assistive technologies to convey the issue effectively. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | All form fields, controls, and interactive elements include clear labels or instructions, helping users understand the expected input and facilitating assistive technology use. |
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) WCAG 2.0 - Always answer 'Supports' Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | For WCAG 2.0 and the 508 standards, the September 2023 errata update indicates this criterion is always supported. See the WCAG 2.0 Editorial Errata. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Partially Supports | Some form fields are missing labels. Eg: Corp Family Tree page. |
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | All videos on the product have closed captions and transcripts. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Partially Supports | All videos on the product have closed captions and transcripts. But, transcripts are missing to narrate a scene. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases ensures a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text between foreground and background colors, supporting users with low vision or color perception difficulties. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Does not support | No zoom in functionality or content is not always defined in em units. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | AtoZdatabases uses real text rather than images of text for content whenever possible. Images containing text are only used when necessary for decoration or brand identity, and meaningful text alternatives are provided. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - Does not apply to non-web software - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) - Does not apply to non-web docs |
Supports | AtoZdatabases provides multiple ways for users to navigate the site, including a main navigation menu, search functionality, and links to key sections, allowing users to find content efficiently. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | Headings and labels in AtoZdatabases clearly describe the topic or purpose of sections and controls, helping users understand content structure and navigate efficiently using assistive technologies. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | Keyboard focus is visually indicated on all interactive elements, ensuring users can track their position when navigating with a keyboard or assistive technology. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Not Applicable | No foreign language phrases are included. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - Does not apply to non-web software - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) - Does not apply to non-web docs |
Supports | Navigation mechanisms and placement of key elements in AtoZdatabases are consistent across pages, helping users predict and efficiently locate content and controls. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - Does not apply to non-web software - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) - Does not apply to non-web docs |
Supports | User interface components with the same functionality in AtoZdatabases are consistently identified across pages, ensuring users can recognize and understand controls and content patterns reliably. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Supports | When users make input errors on AtoZdatabases, suggestions are provided to help correct the error (e.g., valid formats or options), improving usability and accessibility. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to: Revised Section 508 - 501 (Web)(Software) - 504.2 (Authoring Tool) - 602.3 (Support Docs) |
Not Applicable | No Legal or Financial data is collected from a user. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
302.1 Without Vision | Partially Supports | Access to AtoZDatabases to a visually challenged person can be enabled using external applications like "Narrator" on Windows. But, no in-built mechanism to read screen content. Hence, Partially supports. |
302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supports | Text on all web pages can be adjusted in size by using browser/computers magnifying capabilities |
302.3 Without Perception of Color | Supports | No critical component/information of the product is perceived only purely based on color coding |
302.4 Without Hearing | Supports | All the content, including videos, have a visual alternative |
302.5 With Limited Hearing | Supports | All the content, including videos, have a visual alternative |
302.6 Without Speech | Supports | No critical component/information of the product is perceived only purely based on speech |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation | Supports | All functions on AtoZDatabases can be performed using standard keyboard navigation without requiring fine motor control. Interactive elements have sufficiently large activation areas, and no complex gestures or simultaneous actions are required. |
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength | Supports | AtoZDatabases requires no physical strength to operate. All functions can be performed using standard input devices such as a keyboard or mouse without prolonged or sustained actions. Interactive elements do not require continuous pressure, simultaneous activation, or extended reach. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Supports | AtoZDatabases uses consistent navigation, clear labeling, and predictable layouts. No complex instructions or unusual interactions are required to access core features, supporting users with limited language, cognitive, or learning abilities. |
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
501.1 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Does Not Support | AtoZdatabases does not provide user-accessible controls for adjusting accessibility features such as text size, contrast, or other interface preferences. Users rely on browser or assistive technology settings for customization. |
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Supports | AtoZdatabases does not interfere with assistive technologies or browser-based accessibility features. Users can rely on screen readers, magnifiers, or other assistive tools without disruption while navigating the site. |
502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
502.3.1 Object Information | Not Applicable | AtoZdatabases is a web application and does not implement platform-specific APIs to expose object information. Accessibility relies on standard HTML, ARIA attributes, and browser/assistive technology support. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Not Applicable | Platform-specific modification of object properties is not used; AtoZdatabases relies on standard web input controls. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Supports | Tables in AtoZdatabases use proper HTML markup with row and column headers, allowing assistive technologies to convey relationships between data cells and headers. |
502.3.4 Values | Supports | Editable form fields and controls in AtoZdatabases provide values accessible to assistive technologies through standard HTML form attributes. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values | Supports | Users can edit input fields in AtoZdatabases, and changes are accurately represented to assistive technologies via standard HTML attributes. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships | Supports | Labels for form fields and controls are correctly associated using HTML <label> elements |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Partially Supports | Some hierarchical structures (like nested menus or content sections) use semantic HTML but there is no platform-level API for hierarchy exposure. |
502.3.8 Text | Supports | All textual content in AtoZdatabases is accessible through the DOM and readable by assistive technologies. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text | Supports | Users can edit text fields, and changes are available to assistive technologies through standard web mechanisms. |
502.3.10 List of Actions | Not Applicable | Web objects in AtoZdatabases do not expose platform-level action lists; browser accessibility handles interaction. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Supports | Users can perform actions on interactive elements (buttons, links, form fields) using standard web input methods compatible with assistive technologies. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Supports | Keyboard focus moves predictably across AtoZdatabases interactive elements, allowing screen readers to track focus. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | Users cannot programmatically move the focus cursor via platform APIs; focus is managed via standard web navigation. |
502.3.14 Event Notification | Partially Supports | Notifications or changes (like form validation messages) are exposed via ARIA alerts where implemented, but platform-level event notification APIs are not used. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features | Supports | AtoZdatabases leverages browser and OS accessibility features, working with screen readers, magnifiers, and other assistive technologies. |
503 Applications | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
503.2 User Preferences | Does Not Support | AtoZdatabases does not provide built-in controls for users to customize interface preferences such as text size, contrast, or other visual or interaction settings. Users must rely on browser or assistive technology features to adjust preferences |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Partially Supports | AtoZdatabases does not provide separate alternative user interfaces. Users rely on the main web interface and can use browser or assistive technology tools (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers) to access and interact with content. |
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
503.4.1 Caption Controls | Supports | All Intro Videos have closed captions available with possible selections |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | Supports | All videos on AtoZdatabases include audio descriptions or text alternatives that convey visual information. Users can access these descriptions to understand visual content, supporting users who are blind or have low vision. |
504 Authoring Tools | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable") | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion | Supports | When AtoZdatabases content is provided in alternate formats (e.g., PDF, text-based exports), all accessibility-related information, including captions, text descriptions, and labeling, is preserved to ensure continued accessibility for users relying on assistive technologies. |
504.2.2 PDF Export | Partially Supports | AtoZdatabases allows exporting data to PDF. While the exported PDFs maintain text content, some accessibility features (such as proper tagging for screen readers or logical reading order) may not be fully preserved in all cases. Users may need to rely on PDF reader accessibility features. |
504.3 Prompts | Supports | Prompts, instructions, and messages in AtoZdatabases are provided in accessible formats within the web interface. |
504.4 Templates | Supports | Templates provided by AtoZdatabases (such as pre-formatted reports or exports) preserve accessibility features, including headings, structure, and labels, to ensure content remains usable with assistive technologies. |
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
601.1 Scope | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
602 Support Documentation | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supports | AtoZdatabases provides documentation describing its accessibility and compatibility features. |
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation | Supports | AtoZdatabases provides support documentation in alternate formats upon request at no additional charge. |
603 Support Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Partially Supports | AtoZdatabases provides clear information about its accessibility and compatibility features but it is not comprehensive to include all supported platforms. |
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | Supports | AtoZdatabases accommodates users with communication needs by providing closed captions and text descriptions for all video content, accessible documentation in alternate formats, and support on special request. |