PowerMapper
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PowerMapper Desktop VPAT - Voluntary product accessibility template
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems | Supported | See below for VPAT |
| Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications | Not Applicable | Not a web-based internet information application |
| Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products | Not Applicable | Not a telecommunications product |
| Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products | Not Applicable | Not a video or multi-media product |
| Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products | Not Applicable | Not a self-contained, closed product |
| Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers | Not Applicable | Not a desktop or portable computer |
| Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria | Supported | See below for VPAT |
| Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support | Supported | See below for VPAT |
| 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. |
Supported with exceptions PowerMapper supports all standard user interface keyboard features of the user interface, and provides a keyboard shortcut reference via F1 Help. |
Third-party plugins such as Flash and Java may not be accessible. With some combinations of third-party content and plugin (particularly older plugins) the tab order skips over them
completely, so form controls within them require a mouse. |
| (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. | Supported Supports Mouse Keys, Sticky Keys, Filter Keys and Toggle Keys. |
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| (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. | Supported | PowerMapper uses the Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) programming interfaces to expose the location of the focus indicator and its interface elements to assistive technologies. |
| (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. | Supported | PowerMapper uses the Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and UI Automation programming interfaces to expose this information to assistive technologies. PowerMapper also supports the W3 ARIA standard to communicate role, state, and property information to assistive technologies. |
| (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. | Supported | |
| (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. | Supported | Caret browsing (toggled by F7) allows web pages to navigated character-by-character using the arrow keys. Holding the SHIFT key down allows text to be selected using the keyboard. |
| (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. | Supported |
PowerMapper respects the user’s settings, and allows the user to override the display settings of web-page authors who have used inaccessible font colors and sizes via a Zoom feature. In addition to high contrast, and other system accessibility features, PowerMapper obeys the system font size. |
| (h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user. | Supported | PowerMapper respects settings in the Internet Options control panel, which provides an option to turn on/off animation in images in web content via Internet Options >> Advanced >> Multimedia >> Play animation in web pages. |
| (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. | Supported | PowerMapper does not use color as the only way to convey information, indicate actions, prompt responses, or distinguish visual elements. |
| (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. | Supported |
PowerMapper respects the user’s settings, and allows the user to override the display settings of web-page authors who have used inaccessible font colors and sizes via a Zoom feature. In addition to high contrast, and other system accessibility features, PowerMapper obeys the system font size. |
| (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. | Supported | PowerMapper does not use flashing or blinking text in its user interface. |
| (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. | Supported | PowerMapper uses the Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and UI Automation programming interfaces to expose this information to assistive technologies. |
| Criteria | Supporting Features | Remarks and explanations |
|---|---|---|
| (a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. | Supported | PowerMapper uses the Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and UI Automation programming interfaces to expose this information to assistive technologies. |
| (b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for assistive technology used by people what are visually impaired shall be provided. | Supported | PowerMapper supports assistive technology such as screen readers. PowerMapper provides a Zoom feature to magnify the content area using shortcut keys, or the Zoom menu. |
| (c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided. | Supported |
PowerMapper does not require audio for operation.
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| (d) Where audio information is important for the use of the product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. | Supported |
PowerMapper does not use audio for notifications. PowerMapper respects settings in the Internet Options control panel, which provides an option to turn on/off audio in web content via Internet Options >> Advanced >> Multimedia >> Play animation in web pages. |
| (e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. | Not applicable | |
| (f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. | Supported | PowerMapper provides keyboard accessibility through keyboard shortcuts, access keys and tab order to all significant features so use of a mouse is not required. Keyboard-only text selection is supported via caret browsing. |
| 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. | Supported |
Available through built-in HTML help. Alternate formats are available from our web site at no additional charge. |
| (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. | Supported | The built-in help system includes an Accessibility section detailing keyboard shortcuts and other accessibility features. |
| (c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. | Supported |
Support options are listed at https://www.powermapper.com/support/. Options include email support and phone support. |
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