Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 - October 2017

Name of Product:

GraalVM Community Edition 20.0

Alternate Titles:

  • GraalVM CE 20.0

Product Description:

GraalVM Community Edition 20.0 is a virtual machine for running applications written in Java or JVM-based (Scala, Groovy, Kotlin, Clojure) languages, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, R dynamic languages, Low Level Virtual Machine (LLVM) languages such as C and C++, and enables interoperability in a shared runtime. It can run standalone, in the context of OpenJDK, Node.js and Oracle Database.

GraalVM Community environment allows you to run:
- JavaScript (including Node.js)
- Ruby, R, and Python to be run in experimental mode
This VPAT covers GraalVM Community Edition 20.0 for Linux and Mac OS X on x86 64-bit systems

Date:

03-Feb-2020

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version 20.0. It does not apply to any versions of GraalVM Community Edition after this. This VPAT has been superseded by GraalVM Community Edition 20.1.

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
  • GraalVM Community Edition on the Windows platform

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/GuidelineIncluded In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at https://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Section 508 as published in 2017, at https://www.Section508.govYes

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.
Supports with Exceptions
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 2.0 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 2.0 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.

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)Supports with Exceptions

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 do not refer to things solely based on their sensory characteristics such as shape, size, visual location, orientation, color, or sound

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
1.4.1 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)Supports with Exceptions

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)Supports with Exceptions

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
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
  • The ability to use the product with OS keyboard aids: StickyKeys and FilterKeys (feature names may be different on different platforms)
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports

The product and the documentation were 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
2.2.1 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)Supports with Exceptions

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)Supports with Exceptions

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)Supports with Exceptions

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)Supports with Exceptions

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

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

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2017 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 was 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 PreferencesNot Supported

Bug 28193009: Product does not permit user preferences

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 ControlsSupports

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 ControlsSupports

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 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

BugĀ 28214241: Product does not have Accessibility Features 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

Product documentation is in electronic format

 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.

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