Cerego Learn (Web) Conformance Report

Template Version: VPAT 2.3 508

Date: February 2020

Name of Product: Cerego Learn (Web)

Product Description: Cerego Learn is an embeddable learning product

Contact Information:

  • Jon-David Hague
    (415) 509-9075

Overview

Methods Used

Conformance to the listed accessibility standards has been evaluated using a combination of analysis tools (e.g. aXe), general product knowledge, and manual testing with assistive technologies (e.g. VoiceOver). Cerego also works with an Accessibility Specialist who works with designers and engineers throughout the product development process.

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 criterion without known defects or
    meets with equivalent facilitation.
  • Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
  • Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
  • Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
  • Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can only be used in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.

Applicable Standards / Guidelines

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

Level A — Included in report

Level AA — Included in report

Level AAA — Not included

2017 Revised Section 508 — Included in report

 


 

1.1.1 Non-text Content
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Revised Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool), 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
All non-text elements in Cerego Learn that is presented to the user has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to include images in content they create on Cerego. In such cases, instructional designers may include alt text, but it is not required.

 


 

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only
(Prerecorded) (Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn does not include audio or video content by default.

Exceptions
Instructional designers may choose to include video in content they create on Cerego. In such cases, instructional designers may include alternative representations (such as text transcripts) that present equivalent information to the videos.

 


 

1.2.2 Captions
(Prerecorded) (Level A)

Also applies to: 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool), 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn does not require users to engage with pre-recorded audio content in synchronized media.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to include audio content. Cerego’s authoring tool has capabilities for adding captions provide a text equivalent for audio content.

 


 

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media
Alternative
(Prerecorded) (Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn does not require time-based media and video content.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to include time-based media and video content. Cerego provides capabilities to provide transcripts to describe visual details.

 


 

1.2.31.3.1 Info and Relationships
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text on Cerego Learn.

Exceptions
User interface in the “Settings” modal utilizes proximity to show relationship between input and label.

 


 

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
When the sequence in which content on Cerego Learn is presented affects its meaning, a correct reading sequence can be programmatically determined.

 


 

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Most instructions provided for understanding and operating content in Cerego Learn do not rely solely on sensory characteristics of components such as shape, size, visual location, orientation, or sound.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to create a “Regions” quiz type that requires users to select an option based on its visual location.

 


 

1.4.1 Use of Color
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. For example, when a learner answers a quiz correctly, color (green) and iconography (checkmark), as well as aria tags are used to communicate a correct answer in different ways.

 


 

1.4.2 Audio Control
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
For any audio that plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, there is a a mechanism available to pause the audio.

 


 

2.1.1 Keyboard
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Most functionality of Cerego Learn is operable through a keyboard interface.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to create a “Regions” quiz type that requires users to click on an option.

 


 

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software)

Supports
Focus can be moved away from that component using only a keyboard interface.

 


 

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software)

Supports
Cerego does not impose any time limit.

 


 

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Cerego Learn does not contain any non-essential movement, blinking, scrolling or auto-updating.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to include content that contains moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information. For some formats (e.g. GIFs), the user may not be able to pause, stop, hide or adjust the information.

 


 

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software)

Supports
Cerego Learn does not contain anything that flashes more than three times in any one second period.

 


 

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
A mechanism is available to bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple Web pages.

 


 

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Does Not Support
Cerego Learn has the same title for all pages.

 


 

2.4.3 Focus Order
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Focusable components on Cerego Learn receive focus in an order that preserves meaning and operability

 


 

2.4.4 Link Purpose
(In Context) (Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
The purpose of each link in Cerego Learn can be determined from the link text alone.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers have the capability to create links. Cerego does not require link text to be meaningful.

 


 

3.1.1 Language of Page
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Does Not Support
Cerego Learn doesn’t use the language attribute on the HTML element to specify the default language of a page.

 


 

3.2.1 On Focus
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
When a component in Cerego Learn receives focus, it does not
initiate a change of context.

 


 

3.2.2 On Input
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Changing the setting of a component in Cerego Learn does not cause a change of context

 


 

3.3.1 Error Identification
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Not Applicable
Cerego Learn does not have any form submissions.

 


 

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn uses standard HTML and WAI-ARIA attributes to associate labels and instructions to user interface elements.

Exceptions
The “Settings” modal in Cerego Learn contains elements without the use of “aria-labelledby” and “aria-describedby” to describe relationships to screen readers.

 


 

4.1.1 Parsing
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Cerego Learn uses semantically-correct markup for all interface elements. The markup is programmatically generated to prevent parsing errors.

 


 

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
(Level A)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software)

Partially Supports
Screen readers can gather information about, set, and receive status of most user interface components on Cerego Learn.

Exceptions
“Regions” quiz type is not accessible to screen readers.

 


 

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Report (Level AA)

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Cerego Learn does not use synchronized media.

 


 

1.2.5 Audio Description
(Prerecorded) (Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Cerego Learn does not use synchronized media.

 


 

1.4.3 Contrast
(Minimum) (Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Most text on Cerego Learn have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1, with a 3:1 ratio for large-scale text.

Exceptions
“Got It” button does not meet Level AA color contrast requirements. Instructional Designers may also choose to upload images of text that may not meet color contrast requirements.

 


 

1.4.4 Resize text
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Most text can be resized without assistive technology up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality.

Exceptions
Instructors may choose to provide long passages of text that may result in loss of content when resized up to 200 percent.

 


 

1.4.5 Images of Text
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn uses text to convey information rather than images of text.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to include images of text.

 


 

2.4.5 Multiple Ways
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Not Applicable
Cerego Learn is not a set of software programs, as defined by w3.org.

 


 

2.4.6 Headings and Labels
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn uses descriptive headings and labels.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may choose to embed and upload documents that may not have descriptive headings and labels.

 


 

2.4.7 Focus Visible
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Keyboard operable elements on Cerego Learn have a mode of operation where the keyboard focus indicator is visible.

Exceptions
“Regions” quiz type do not visually indicate keyboard focus.

 


 

3.1.2 Language of Parts
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Does Not Support
The language of each passage or phrase in the content aren’t programmatically determined.

 


 

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Supports
Navigational mechanisms that are repeated throughout Cerego Learn occur in the same relative order each time they are repeated.

 


 

3.2.4 Consistent Identification
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Partially Supports
Most components that have the same functionality within a set of content are identified consistently. Cerego’s design system provides a standard component library for designers and engineers to reuse, ensuring consistent functionality and presentation across pages.

Exceptions
Multiple Choice quizzes are displayed inconsistently.

 


 

3.3.3 Error Suggestion
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Not Applicable
Suggestions for correction would not make sense for quizzes in Cerego Learn.

 


 

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
(Level AA)

Also applies to 2017 Section 508: 501 (Web)(Software), 504.2 (Authoring Tool). 602.3 (Support Docs)

Not Applicable
Cerego Learn does not have content that causes legal commitments or financial transactions.

 


 

2017 Section 508 Report

CHAPTER 3: FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (FPC)

302.1 Without Vision

Partially Supports
Where a visual mode of operation is provided, Cerego Learn provides at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision.

Exceptions
“Sequence” quiz type involves JavaScript-based interactions that involve arrow keys and may not be apparent to screen reader users. “Regions” quiz type requires users to click on an area of an image. Although Cerego’s content authoring tool provides a field for content authors to add alt text to images, it is not required.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Partially Supports
Where a visual mode of operation is provided, Cerego Learn provides at least one mode of operation that magnifies, one mode that reduces the field of vision required, and one mode that allows user control of contrast.

Exceptions
“Got It” button does not pass color contrast standard. Long text passages may be clipped when zoomed in at 200 percent.

302.3 Without Perception of Color

Supports
Color alone is not used to convey information in Cerego Learn.

302.4 Without Hearing

Supports
Audio alone is not used to convey information in Cerego Learn.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Partially Supports
Where an auditory mode of operation is provided, Cerego Learn provides a mode that allows user control of volume.

Exceptions
Cerego Learn does not provide a mode that improves clarity or reduces background noise.

302.6 Without Speech

Partially Supports
Cerego Learn does not require user speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation

Partially Supports
Cerego does not require fine motor control or operation of more than one control at the same time.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may create “Sequence” quiz types that require drag to reorder interactions.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Partially Supports
Cerego does not require wide reach and strength.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may create “Regions” quizzes that require the user to indicate a location on an image map using a mouse click or finger tap (on mobile touchscreen).

302.9 Minimize Photosensitive Seizure Triggers

Partially Supports
Cerego pages do not have anything that flicker or trigger photosensitive seizures.

Exceptions
Instructional Designers may upload content that flicker.

 


 

CHAPTER 4: HARDWARE

Deleted. Not applicable.

 


 

CHAPTER 5: SOFTWARE

501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA

See information in WCAG section

 


 

502 Interoperability with Assistive
Technology

502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features

Supports
Accessibility features native to the Browser or Operating
System can be used with Cerego Learn.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features

Supports
Cerego Learn does not disrupt any Browser or OS accessibility
features.

502.3 Accessibility Services

Cerego Learn is not a platform software and software tool.

 


 

503 Applications

503.2 User Preferences

Supports
Cerego Learn does not interfere with users’ browser and OS settings for color, contrast, font type, font size, and focus cursor.

503.3 Alternative User Interfaces

Supports
Cerego Learn does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology.

 


 

503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

503.4.1 Caption Controls

Supports
Embedded videos from major service providers such as YouTube and Vimeo provide selection for captions that are on the same menu level as the user controls for volume.

503.4.2: Audio Description Controls

Does Not Support
Audio description controls are not included in the same menu as volume selection.

 


 

504 Authoring Tools

Deleted. Not applicable.

This report covers accessibility conformance for the Cerego Learn product on web and does not discuss Cerego’s content
authoring tool.

 


 

CHAPTER 6: SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION AND SERVICES

Deleted. Not applicable.

This report covers accessibility conformance for the Cerego Learn product on web and does not discuss Documentation or
Support Services

 


 

Disclaimer

The Cerego Learn (Web) Conformance Report is for informational purposes only and the contents herein are
subject to change without notice.

Cerego, Inc. (“Cerego”) does not warrant that this document is error free and makes no warranties, expressed or implied. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Cerego on the issues discussed as of the date of publication.

Cerego cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented herein after the date of the publication. Cerego specifically disclaims any liability with respect to this document and no contractual obligations are formed either directly or indirectly by this document.

 

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