Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPATĀ® Version 2.3 - April 2019

Name of Product:

Oracle Developer Tools for VS Code 23.5

Product Description:

Oracle Developer Tools for VS Code enables Visual Studio Code developers to connect to Oracle Database and Oracle Autonomous Database, edit SQL and PL/SQL with autocomplete, intellisense, syntax coloring, and code snippets, execute SQL and PL/SQL and view and save the results in formats such as .CSV and JSON. The Oracle Database Explorer tree control allows you to quickly explore your database schema, view table data, and edit, execute and save PL/SQL.

Date:

03-Jul-2024

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

Oracle Developer Tools for VS Code is an extension for Microsoft Visual Studio Code. Accessibility features enabled for Visual Studio Code are inherited and enabled for ODT.


This VPAT does not cover Visual Studio Code. The VPAT for Visual Studio Code can be found here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/conformance-reports

 

Dependent Products


This product interacts with or is built with the other Oracle products listedin this section. Click below to view information about the accessibility ofthese dependent products. Products listed are the versions available at thetime of publication of this document; newer documents may be available that supersedethese versions.

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/GuidelineIncluded In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018Yes

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)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Controls have an associated name
  • Alternative text is provided for the non-text content
  • CAPTCHAs are not used.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
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.
  • Relationships between data are identifiable by assistive technology, or a description of the information and the relationship is provided.
  • Information about headings, lists and tables is exposed to assistive technologies using accessibility services provided by the platform software.
  • Groups of components are described with a description of the grouping.

The documentation was tested for

  • Headings are encoded with HTML heading tags.
  • List markup is used for marking up lists.
  • Table markup is used for marking up data tables, including row and column headers and table captions/summaries where appropriate.
  • Layout tables use appropriate markup.
  • Groups of components are marked up with their description.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Sequence is followed

The documentation was tested for

  • The sequence of elements in the DOM matches a logical reading sequence.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Does not rely on shape ,size etc

The documentation 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.
  • Instructions provided which refer to graphics included a reference to the text alternative of the graphic.
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Text is displayed in both device orientations without loss of functionality or visibility of the text.
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • There are no text fields that collect information about the user.
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)Supports

The product and documentation was tested for

  • Information conveyed by color is available in alternative formats, such as shape, text, font weight.
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)Not ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation was tested 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 and documentation was tested for

  • 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)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Images of text are not used.
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation was tested for

  • Text information reflows so that only one direction of scrolling is required while at 400% zoom.
  • Content that requires two-dimensional layout only presents scroll bars in the component used to present the two-dimensional content.
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation was tested for

  • Non-text items have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

When the following attributes and no others are modified there is no loss in functionality or content:

  • Line height (line spacing) to 1.5 times the font size
  • Spacing following paragraphs to at least 2 times the font size;
  • Letter spacing (tracking) to at least 0.12 times the font size;
  • Word spacing to at least 0.16 times the font size.
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Dismissable -The content can be dismissed without moving the pointer or keyboard focus
  • Hoverable - When pointer hover triggers additional content, the pointer can be moved over the additional content without the additional content disappearing
  • Persistent - The additional content remains visible until the hover or focus trigger is removed, the user dismisses it, or its information is no longer valid.

The documentation was tested for

  • Information appears on hover or focus using default browser behavior, such as the title attribute of components.

 

2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Partially Supports

The product and documentation was tested for

  • Ability to perform functions from the keyboard only, and without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes
  • Proper operation of shortcut keystrokes and other unique keystrokes and access keys

Defects:

  • 36756022 - No shortcut keys for menus on results grid
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Movement of focus through controls 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)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Single character keyboard shortcuts can be turned off.
  • Single character keyboard shortcuts can be remapped.
  • Single character keyboard shortcuts are only active when that component has focus.

The documentation was tested for

  • There are no single character keyboard shortcuts
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Time limits are not used.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • There is no moving, blinking or scrolling information.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • No portion of the screen flickers or flashes with a frequency between 2Hz and 55 Hz
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • 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

This product was tested for

  • The name of the software application is meaningful.

The documentation was tested for

  • Pages have a meaningful title specified in the TITLE element
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Logical movement through the focusable components using only the keyboard, in an order that follows a meaningful sequence, as per the Appendix A Keyboard shortcuts, Mnemonics and other keyboard operations.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • The text of links is sufficient to describe their purpose

The documentation was tested for

  • The text of links and their surrounding paragraph, list, or table cell (with marked up table headers), is sufficient to describe their purpose.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Oracle non-web software products including bundles, suites of software do not behave as a set of software programs as the term is defined. Therefore this guideline doesn't apply.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content defined below them.
  • Labels describe the purpose of the associated field.
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)Partially Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Visual indication of the location of the focus

Defects:

  • 36690640 - Tab focus is invisible on selected rows  
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • There are no multipoint or path-based gesture actions.
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • When an operation uses a single pointer, the down-event of the pointer is not used to execute any part of the function
  • When an operation uses a single pointer, completion of the function is on the up-event, and a mechanism is available to abort the function before completion or undo the function after completion
  • When an operation uses a single pointer, the up-event reverses any outcome of the preceding down-event

The documentation was tested for

  • When an operation uses a single pointer, the down-event of the pointer is not used to execute any part of the function
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Supports

The product has been tested for

  • User interface components that include text or images of text and have a label, have a name that contains the text that is presented visually.

The documentation was tested for

  • There are no user interface components labeled with text or images of text.
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • There are no functions that require motion of the device.
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Properly set locale/language

The documentation was tested for

  • Properly set lang attribute for pages
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • There are no text passages that are in a different language than that of the software.
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were 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 and documentation were 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)Not Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • 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 and documentation were tested for

  • Images and controls are used and identified consistently throughout the product.
3.3.1 Error Identification(Level A)Supports

The product and documentation were 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 and documentation were 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

  • Error suggestions to rectify the issue are provided

The documentation 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

  • Data can be reviewed,corrected and confirmed by user before they are finalized.

The documentation was tested for

  • Submissions can be reversed by the user.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Elements in HTML content have complete start and end tags, are properly nested, do not contain duplicate attributes, and have unique IDs
  • Pages validate to the HTML specification

The documentation was tested for

  • Elements in HTML content have complete start and end tags, are properly nested, do not contain duplicate attributes, and have unique IDs.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supports

The product was tested for

  • Event notification of changes to names, states, properties and values is available to assistive technologies

The documentation was tested for

  • HTML controls have a programmatically associated name, derived from the appropriate HTML elements and attributes including LABEL, TITLE, SUMMARY, CAPTION, etc.

Defects:

  • 36690994 - Screen reader provides wrong information for select/unselect all rows header
  • 36691040 - Screen reader does not read any cell row number correctly
  • 36691030 - Screen reader does not read row number properly 
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for

  • Status messages have role or properties set so information is conveyed to assistive technology without the component receiving focus.

The documentation was tested for

  • There are no status messages.

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2018 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of ColorNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without SpeechNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited ManipulationNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and StrengthNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning AbilitiesNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

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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 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
 502 Interoperability with Assistive TechnologyHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility FeaturesSupports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Does not disrupt platform accessibility features such as Sticky Keys, High Contrast and Large Fonts
 502.3 Accessibility ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and HeadersNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of ActionsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on ObjectsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event NotificationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
 503 ApplicationsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.2 User PreferencesSupports

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Responds to platform settings for color, contrast, font type, font size, and focus cursor
503.3 Alternative User InterfacesNot ApplicableThe product does not have assistive technology features.
 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio DescriptionHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.4.1 Caption ControlsNot ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsNot ApplicableThe product has no multimedia.
 504 Authoring ToolsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or EditingNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.2 PDF ExportNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.3 PromptsNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.
504.4 TemplatesNot ApplicableThe product is not an authoring tool.

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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
 602 Support DocumentationHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesNot Supported

The product and documentation were tested for

  • There is no documentation on accessibility features.
  • Release Notes cite accessibility specific bugs.

Defects:

  •  30930604 - Need to add accessibility details in documentation
602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support DocumentationNot Applicable

The product and documentation were tested for

  • Documentation is provided in electronic formats.
 603 Support ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupportsOracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication NeedsSupportsOracle 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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Oracle Legal Disclaimer

The information above describes this product's ability to support the applicableStandards/Guidelines, subject to Oracle's interpretation of those standards(available at https://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/policy.html#standards-tab) and the remarks in this document. For more information regarding the accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products, see http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility or contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com.

This document is provided for information purposes only and the contents hereof are subject to change without notice. Oracle Corporation does not warrant that this document is error free, nor does it provide any other warranties or conditions, whether expressed orally or implied in law, including implied warranties and conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Oracle Corporation specifically disclaims any liability with respect to this document and no contractual obligations are formed either directly or indirectly by this document. Oracle further makes no representation concerning the ability of assistive technologies or other products to interoperate with Oracle products. This document addresses the named product(s) only and not prerequisite products for which Oracle supplies restricted use licenses.