Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.3 - April 2019

Name of Product:

Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 20.3

Alternate Titles:

GraalVM Enterprise 20.3

Product Description:

Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 20.3 is a highly productive, multilingual runtime. It is designed to accelerate the execution of applications written in Java and other JVM languages while also providing a high-performance runtime for JavaScript, Ruby, Python, and a number of other popular languages. GraalVM Enterprise’s polyglot capabilities make it possible to mix multiple programming languages in a single application while eliminating any foreign language call costs.

GraalVM Enterprise 20.3 runtime allows you to run:

- Java and JVM-based languages

- JavaScript and Node.js

- Low Level Virtual Machine (LLVM) languages such as C and C++

- Ruby, R, Python, WebAssembly to be run in an experimental mode

This VPAT covers Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 20.3 for Linux, macOS, Windows platforms on x86 64-bit systems.

Date:

27-Oct-2020

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 20.3 prior to 15-Jan-2022. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition after this. This VPAT has been superseded by Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition (Updated) 20.3.

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This VPAT does not cover the following product areas:

Java Control Panel
Policy Tool
AWT applications and applets
VisualVM

Java provides Access Bridge to allow access by Windows based Assistive Technology. To enable the Java Access Bridge please refer to
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/access/enable_and_test.html#enabling_jab

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

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 was tested for: Images are not used CAPTCHAs are not used The documentation was tested for: Images that convey information have meaningful alternative text using ALT Images that are decorative are marked up using ALT=”” or CSS background images Controls have an associated name Text summary or alternative is provided for time-based media Non-text characters are not used or have meaningful alternative text CAPTCHAs are not used
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Supports	The documentation was tested for: Pre-recorded video has either an equivalent alternative presentation or the audio track provides equivalent information to the video track
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Supports	The documentation was tested for: Pre-recorded video includes closed captions Pre-recorded video is an alternative for text and labelled as such
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Supports	The documentation was tested for: The information shown in the video is reflected in the audio
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)	Supports	The documentation was tested for: No live audio content in the video is being used
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)	Supports	The documentation was tested for: The information shown in the video is reflected in the audio
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Headings follow standard text patterns for rendering headings Lists follow standard text patterns for rendering lists Paragraphs follow standard text patterns for rendering paragraphs 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 Groups of components are marked up with their description Style sheets are used only to change the layout and presentation on the screen Exceptions: Bug 28193329: Empty header element H1 found on the Home page of the website
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: The correct reading sequence is discernible when output is rendered to a file 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: Instructions provided which refer to graphics included a reference to the text alternative of the graphic 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
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: Information conveyed by color is available in text The documentation was tested for: Information conveyed by color is available in alternative formats, such as shape, text, font weight Information conveyed by color has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)	Supports	The product and the documentation were tested for: No automatically playing audio is used
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 The documentation was tested for: Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 Other texts and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 Exceptions: Bug 28193474: Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio lower than 3:1 over the website
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality when rendered in a GUI-based terminal application that supports text rendering sizes up to 200% larger than normal The documentation was tested for: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality Exceptions: Bug 28193464: Header menu button text gets cut with Firefox web browser view 200%. Suggested workaround: zoom in with the Chrome web browser
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for: Images of text are not used The documentation was tested for: Images of text are only used when the technology can't create the desired visual presentation, the image can be customized or the particular image is essential
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)	Supports	The product and documentation were tested for: Ability to perform functions from the keyboard only, and without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes Proper operation of unique keystrokes and access keys, including those listed in the product documentation
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: Movement of focus through each control only using the keyboard, with no "keyboard trap" that prevents focus from moving away from any control The documentation was tested for: Movement of focus through each control 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)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)	Supports	The product and the documentation were tested for: Time limits are not used
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)	Supports	The product and the documentation were tested for: Moving, blinking, or scrolling information that is designed to last for more than five seconds can be paused
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)	Supports	The product and the documentation were tested for: No portion of the screen flickers or flashes with a frequency between 2 Hz and 55 Hz
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)	Partially Supports	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 is automatically met. The documentation was tested for: Structure and hierarchy is marked up with Header elements outside of repetitive navigation links Exceptions: Bug 28193419: Website does not have `Skip to Main Content` link to skip repetitive navigation links at the top of the page
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)	Supports	The 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)	Partially Supports	The product and the documentation were was tested for: Logical movement through the focusable components using only the keyboard, in an order that follows a meaningful sequence Exceptions: Bug 28192865: The focus is invisible when using Tab and Control buttons to navigate around the website in Firefox browser. Suggested workaround: start Firefox in Safe Mode; open the website from Chrome browser which highlights the focus location
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)	Supports	The documentation was tested for: The text of links and their surrounding paragraph, list, table cell (with marked up table headers), or preceding heading is sufficient to describe their purpose
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)	Supports	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 is automatically met. The documentation was tested for: Pages are in a site table of contents Pages are fully inter-linked to each other
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product and documentation were tested for: Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content below them Labels describe the purpose of the associated field Exceptions: Bug 28193329: Empty header element H1 found on Home page of the website
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product and the documentation were tested for: Visual indication of the location of the focus Exceptions: Bug 28192865: The focus is invisible when using Tab and Control buttons to navigate around the website in Firefox browser. Suggested workaround: start Firefox in Safe Mode; open the website from Chrome browser which highlights the focus location
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: The product only runs in English, therefore it is expected that the user is also running their assistive technology in English, where applicable. The documentation was tested for: Properly set locale/language
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for: The product only runs in English, therefore it is expected that the user is also running their assistive technology in English, where applicable. The documentation was tested for: Proper use of lang attribute for text passages that are in a different language than that of the page
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)	Supports	The product and the 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 was tested for: In circumstances where changing the value of the components causes a substantial change to the user interface of the software, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a new window, warning is given prior to the user interacting with those user-interface components The documentation was tested for: Changes in the value of user interface components does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)	Supports	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 is automatically met. The documentation was tested for: Pages that are grouped together into sets with a common navigation mechanism utilize that navigation mechanism in the same fashion, with navigation elements appearing in the same relative order each time
3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)	Supports	The product was tested for: Images and controls are not used The documentation was 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 and documentation were 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: Submissions can be reversed by the user Data can be reviewed, corrected, and confirmed by the user before they are finalized The documentation does not allow for changes to data.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: Markup languages aren't used to generate the user interface 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 Pages validate to the HTML specification
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)	Supports	The product was tested for: User interface components are not used 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. Frames have a meaningful title specified in the title attribute
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)	Not Supported	This product has not yet been evaluated for this criteria

2018 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited Vision	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of Color	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without Hearing	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited Hearing	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without Speech	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited Manipulation	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

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 AA	Supports	See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features	Supports	The product was tested for: Does not disrupt platform accessibility features such as Sticky Keys, High Contrast and Large Fonts
502.3 Accessibility Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object Information	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 Values	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of Values	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label Relationships	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 Text	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of Text	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of Actions	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on Objects	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus Cursor	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event Notification	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
503 Applications	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
503.2 User Preferences	Not Supported	Bug 28193009: Product does not permit user preferences
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces	Not Applicable	The product does not have assistive technology features.
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	The product was tested for: User controls for the selection of captions are provided at the same menu level as the user controls for volume or program selection
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls	Supports	The product was tested for: User controls for the selection of audio description are provided at the same menu level as the user controls for volume or program selection
504 Authoring Tools	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or Editing	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.2.2 PDF Export	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.3 Prompts	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.
504.4 Templates	Not Applicable	The product is not an authoring tool.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features	Not Supported	Bug 28214241: Product does not have Accessibility Features documentation
602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA	Supports	See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation	Not Applicable	Product documentation is in electronic format
603 Support Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features	Supports	Oracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs	Supports	Oracle 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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