Article Galaxy Accessibility Conformance Report

International Edition

(Based on VPAT® Version 2.5Rev)

Name of Product/Version: Article Galaxy (AG), Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS), and Article Galaxy References (AGR) (reprintsdesk.com)

Report Date: August 2026

Product Description: Article Galaxy (AG), Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS), and Article Galaxy References (AGR) are scientific content access platforms that enable researchers, librarians, and institutions to search for, request, and obtain full-text scientific articles and literature. The platforms support article ordering, document delivery, reference management, rights management, and access to millions of scientific publications from publishers worldwide. All three products are delivered as web applications accessible via browser.

Contact Information: customersupport@researchsolutions.com

Notes: Article Galaxy (AG), Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS), and Article Galaxy References (AGR) have achieved conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA for their primary web platforms.

This report reflects evaluation via accessibility scanning across Article Galaxy (reprintsdesk.com) conducted in August 2026 (scan date: 05-Aug-2026), following a modernization of the user interface across all three products to the latest Vue 3 framework. The scan identified zero accessibility violations across all evaluated pages.

This report covers WCAG 2.2 Level A and Level AA and applies to Article Galaxy, Article Galaxy Scholar, and Article Galaxy References. We welcome feedback at customersupport@researchsolutions.com.

Evaluation Methods Used: Automated accessibility scanning performed across Article Galaxy, Article Galaxy Scholar, and Article Galaxy References in August 2026, evaluating pages across the products including authentication, login, dashboard, references, order history, and support pages. Violations were assessed by WCAG criteria, severity (High, Medium, Low), and remediation status at time of export. The August 2026 scan (05-Aug-2026) reported zero violations across all evaluated pages.

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline Included In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level A (No)
Level AA (No)
Level AAA (No)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level A (No)
Level AA (No)
Level AAA (No)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 Level A (Yes)
Level AA (Yes)
Level AAA (No)
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 (No)
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services - V3.1.1 (2019-11) AND EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services - V3.2.1 (2021-03) (No)

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

WCAG 2.x Report

Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x 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: Success Criteria, Level A

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.1.1 (Web)

  • 10.1.1.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.1.1.2 (Closed Functionality Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified no missing or inadequate alt attributes. Functional images include appropriate alternative text. Decorative images are appropriately marked.

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

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.1 (Web)

  • 10.1.2.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.2.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.2.1.2.1 and 11.1.2.1.2.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Not Applicable Web: Article Galaxy does not present audio-only or video-only content.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.2 (Web)

  • 10.1.2.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.2.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Not Applicable Web: See 1.2.1.

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

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.3 (Web)

  • 10.1.2.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.2.3.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Not Applicable Web: See 1.2.1.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.1 (Web)

  • 10.1.3.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.3.1.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified a form field (email address input) lacking an associated label element on the login page remediated via code update.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.2 (Web)

  • 10.1.3.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.3.2.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Reading and focus order follow the visual presentation throughout the product.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.3 (Web)

  • 10.1.3.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.3.3 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics such as shape, color, size, or location.

1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.1 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.1 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Color is not used as the sole means of conveying information. Text labels and supplementary visual cues accompany color-coded elements.

1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.2 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Not Applicable Web: See 1.2.1. Article Galaxy does not play audio automatically.

2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.1 (Web)

  • 10.2.1.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.1.1.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Core search, navigation, and ordering functions are keyboard accessible. Automated scan identified no keyboard accessibility gaps.

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.2 (Web)

  • 10.2.1.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.1.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.1.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Users can navigate away from all components using keyboard alone.

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.1.4 (Web)

  • 10.2.1.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.1.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.1.4.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Article Galaxy does not implement single-character key shortcuts that could conflict with assistive technology.

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.2.1 (Web)

  • 10.2.2.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.2.1 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Article Galaxy does not impose time limits on user sessions or task completion.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.2.2 (Web)

  • 10.2.2.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.2.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Article Galaxy does not display moving, blinking, or auto-updating content that persists beyond five seconds. Loading indicators are transient.

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.3.1 (Web)

  • 10.2.3.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.3.1 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Article Galaxy contains no content that flashes more than three times per second.

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.1 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.1 (Non-web document) – Does not apply

  • 11.2.4.1 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.2.4.1 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

 Web: Supports Web: A skip-to-main-content link is present on primary pages to allow keyboard users to bypass repeated navigation blocks.

2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.2 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.4.2 (Open Functionality Software) - Does not apply

  • 11.2.4.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: All pages include descriptive, unique page titles that reflect the page purpose.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.3 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.4.3 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Focus order follows a logical sequence throughout the product.

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.4 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.4.4 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.4.4 (Closed Software

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified a vague link with text "here" pointing to /login/login.aspx on the login page (Issue RE-4, Medium severity) — remediated via code updates.

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.1 (Web)

  • 10.2.5.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.5.1 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: All functionality is operable with single-pointer actions. No multi-point or path-based gestures are required.

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.2 (Web)

  • 10.2.5.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.5.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.5.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Activation occurs on the up-event for interactive controls; no down-event-only activations are used.

2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.3 (Web)

  • 10.2.5.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.5.3.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.5.3.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified no instances where the accessible name of a control fails to match or contain its visible label text.

2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.5.4 (Web)

  • 10.2.5.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.5.4 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.5.4 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Not Applicable Web: Article Galaxy does not use device motion or user motion as an input mechanism.

3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.1.1 (Web)

  • 10.3.1.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.1.1.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: The default human language (English) is identified in the HTML lang attribute on all pages.

3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.1 (Web)

  • 10.3.2.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.2.1 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Focusing a UI component does not trigger unexpected context changes.

3.2.2 On Input (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.2 (Web)

  • 10.3.2.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.2.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.2.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Changing settings does not automatically cause a change of context without prior notification.

3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Help mechanisms (support link, contact email) are consistently located across pages.

3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.1 (Web)

  • 10.3.3.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.3.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.3.1.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Form input errors are identified in text and describe the item in error (e.g., login, search, order forms).

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.2 (Web)

  • 10.3.3.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.3.2 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.3.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified a form field (email address input) lacking an associated label element on the login page (Issue RE-5, High severity) — remediated via code updates.

3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Article Galaxy does not require users to enter the same information more than once within a single session process.

4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)

Applies to:

WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – Always answer ‘Supports’

WCAG 2.2 (obsolete and removed) - Does not apply

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.4.1.1 (Web)

  • 10.4.1.1 (Non-web document)

  • 11.4.1.1.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.4.1.1.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Supports For WCAG 2.0 and 2.1, the September 2023 errata update indicates this criterion is always supported. For WCAG 2.2, this criterion is obsolete and removed.WCAG 2.0 Editorial ErrataWCAG 2.1 Editorial Errata

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.4.1.2 (Web)

  • 10.4.1.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.4.1.2.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.4.1.2.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified a form field lacking an accessible name on the login page (Issue RE-5) — remediated via code update.

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations

1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.4 (Web)

  • 10.1.2.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.2.4 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.2.4 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Not Applicable Web: Article Galaxy does not present live audio or video content.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.2.5 (Web)

  • 10.1.2.5 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.2.5 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.2.5 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Not Applicable Web: See 1.2.1.

1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.4 (Web)

  • 10.1.3.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.3.4 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Content does not restrict viewing to a single display orientation.

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.3.5 (Web)

  • 10.1.3.5 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.3.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.3.5.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Input fields for name, email, and password use appropriate autocomplete attributes.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.3 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.3 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.3 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified no color contrast failures. Text and interactive elements meet the required 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.4 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.4.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.4.2 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Text can be resized up to 200% without assistive technology without loss of content or functionality.

1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.5 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.5 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.5.1 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.5.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Text is used instead of images of text. Logos are the only exception.

1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.10 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.10 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.10 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.10 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Content reflows at 320px equivalent viewport width without horizontal scrolling for primary user flows.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.11 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.11 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.11 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.11 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: UI component boundaries and icons meet the 3:1 contrast ratio. Automated scan identified no non-text contrast failures.

1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.12 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.12 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.12 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.12 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: No loss of content or functionality occurs when text spacing properties (line height, letter spacing, word spacing, paragraph spacing) are adjusted to the specified values.

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.1.4.13 (Web)

  • 10.1.4.13 (Non-web document)

  • 11.1.4.13 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.1.4.13 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Tooltip and hover-triggered content is dismissible, persistent, and hoverable.

2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.5 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.5 (Non-web document) – Does not apply

  • 11.2.4.5 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.2.4.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

 Web: Supports Web: Content is accessible through multiple pathways: search, site navigation, and related content links.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.6 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.6 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.4.6 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.4.6 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Headings and form labels are descriptive and identify their purpose.

2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.2.4.7 (Web)

  • 10.2.4.7 (Non-web document)

  • 11.2.4.7 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.2.4.7 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified no missing visible focus indicators. Interactive components display visible focus indicators throughout the product.

2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: In most contexts the focused component is fully visible and not obscured by other page elements.

2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Not Applicable Web: Article Galaxy does not require dragging movements for any functionality.

2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Interactive targets meet or exceed 24x24 CSS pixels throughout the product.

3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.1.2 (Web)

  • 10.3.1.2 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.1.2 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.3.1.2 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Content is primarily in English; where multilingual content appears, appropriate language identification is applied.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.3 (Web)

  • 10.3.2.3 (Non-web document) – Does not apply

  • 11.3.2.3 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.3.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

 Web: Supports Web: Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across pages throughout the platform.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.2.4 (Web)

  • 10.3.2.4 (Non-web document) – Does not apply

  • 11.3.2.4 (Open Functionality Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.3.2.4 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs

 Web: Supports Web: Automated scan identified two separate instances of links with identical targets but different descriptive texts on the login page: (1) "Customer Support" and "Get Help" both linking to support/tickets.aspx (Issue RE-2, Medium severity); (2) "here" and "User Sign In" both linking to /login/login.aspx (Issue RE-3, Medium severity) — both remediated via code update.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.3 (Web)

  • 10.3.3.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.3.3 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.3.3 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Where input errors are detected, suggestions for correction are provided in text.

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

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.3.3.4 (Web)

  • 10.3.3.4 (Non-web document)

  • 11.3.3.4 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.3.3.4 (Closed Software)

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508

  • 501 (Web)(Software)

  • 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 602.3 (Support Docs)

 Web: Supports Web: Subscription and article order actions are reversible or request confirmation before submission.

3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Authentication does not rely on cognitive function tests. Users can sign in via email/password without solving puzzles. Password managers are supported.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2)

Also applies to:

EN 301 549 Criteria

  • 9.4.1.3 (Web)

  • 10.4.1.3 (Non-web document)

  • 11.4.1.3 (Open Functionality Software)

  • 11.4.1.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply

  • 11.8.2 (Authoring Tool)

  • 12.1.2 (Product Docs)

  • 12.2.4 (Support Docs)

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Web: Supports Web: Status messages (search result counts, order confirmations) are announced to screen readers via ARIA live regions.

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations

1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria– Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.3.6 Identify Purpose (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2)

EN 301 549 Criteria– Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.4.8 Visual Presentation (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.2.3 No Timing (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.2.4 Interruptions (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.2.5 Re-authenticating (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.2.6 Timeouts (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.3.2 Three Flashes (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.3.3 Animation from Interactions (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.4.8 Location (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.4.10 Section Headings (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) (Level AAA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.4.13 Focus Appearance (Level AAA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.5.5 Target Size (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.1.6 Pronunciation (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.2.5 Change on Request (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Automated scan identified a "Customer Support" link opening a new tab without warning the user on the login page (Issue RE-6, Medium severity) — remediated via code update

3.3.5 Help (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) (Level AAA)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.

3.3.9 Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) (Level AAA 2.2 only)

EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply

Revised Section 508 – Does not apply

 Not Evaluated Article Galaxy has not been evaluated against Level AAA criteria.


Revised Section 508 Report

Notes: Article Galaxy is a web-only application and these provisions are not applicable. WCAG 2.2 conformance is documented in the WCAG 2.x section above.

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision
302.2 With Limited Vision
302.3 Without Perception of Color
302.4 Without Hearing
302.5 With Limited Hearing
302.6 Without Speech
302.7 With Limited Manipulation
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities

Chapter 4: Hardware

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
402 Closed Functionality Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
402.1 General Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
402.2 Speech-Output Enabled Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
402.2.1 Information Displayed On-Screen
402.2.2 Transactional Outputs
402.2.3 Speech Delivery Type and Coordination
402.2.4 User Control
402.2.5 Braille Instructions
402.3 Volume Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
402.3.1 Private Listening
402.3.2 Non-private Listening
402.4 Characters on Display Screens
402.5 Characters on Variable Message Signs
403 Biometrics Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
403.1 General
404 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
404.1 General
405 Privacy Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
405.1 General
406 Standard Connections Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
406.1 General
407 Operable Parts Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
407.2 Contrast
407.3 Input Controls Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
407.3.1 Tactilely Discernible
407.3.2 Alphabetic Keys
407.3.3 Numeric Keys
407.4 Key Repeat
407.5 Timed Response
407.6 Operation
407.7 Tickets, Fare Cards, and Keycards
407.8 Reach Height and Depth Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
407.8.1 Vertical Reference Plane
407.8.1.1 Vertical Plane for Side Reach
407.8.1.2 Vertical Plane for Forward Reach
407.8.2 Side Reach
407.8.2.1 Unobstructed Side Reach
407.8.2.2 Obstructed Side Reach
407.8.3 Forward Reach
407.8.3.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach
407.8.3.2 Obstructed Forward Reach
407.8.3.2.1 Operable Part Height for ICT with Obstructed Forward Reach
407.8.3.2.2 Knee and Toe Space under ICT with Obstructed Forward Reach
408 Display Screens Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
408.2 Visibility
408.3 Flashing
409 Status Indicators Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
409.1 General
410 Color Coding Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
410.1 General
411 Audible Signals Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
411.1 General
412 ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
412.2 Volume Gain Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
412.2.1 Volume Gain for Wireline Telephones
412.2.2 Volume Gain for Non-Wireline ICT
412.3 Interference Reduction and Magnetic Coupling Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
412.3.1 Wireless Handsets
412.3.2 Wireline Handsets
412.4 Digital Encoding of Speech
412.5 Real-Time Text Functionality Reserved for future Reserved for future
412.6 Caller ID
412.7 Video Communication
412.8 Legacy TTY Support Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
412.8.1 TTY Connectability
412.8.2 Voice and Hearing Carry Over
412.8.3 Signal Compatibility
412.8.4 Voice Mail and Other Messaging Systems
413 Closed Caption Processing Technologies Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
413.1.1 Decoding and Display of Closed Captions
413.1.2 Pass-Through of Closed Caption Data
414 Audio Description Processing Technologies Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
414.1.1 Digital Television Tuners
414.1.2 Other ICT
415 User Controls for Captions and Audio Descriptions Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
415.1.1 Caption Controls
415.1.2 Audio Description Controls

Chapter 5: Software

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features
502.3 Accessibility Services Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
502.3.1 Object Information
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers
502.3.4 Values
502.3.5 Modification of Values
502.3.6 Label Relationships
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships
502.3.8 Text
502.3.9 Modification of Text
502.3.10 List of Actions
502.3.11 Actions on Objects
502.3.12 Focus Cursor
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor
502.3.14 Event Notification
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features
503 Applications Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
503.2 User Preferences
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
503.4.1 Caption Controls
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls
504 Authoring Tools Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion
504.2.2 PDF Export
504.3 Prompts
504.4 Templates

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
601.1 Scope Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
602 Support Documentation Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation
603 Support Services Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs


EN 301 549 Report

Notes: Article Galaxy is a web-only application and these provisions are not applicable. WCAG 2.2 conformance is documented in the WCAG 2.x section above.

Clause 4: Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour
4.2.4 Usage without hearing
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning
4.2.11 Privacy

Clause 5: Generic Requirements

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
5.1 Closed functionality Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
5.1.2 General Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
5.1.2.1 Closed functionality See 5.2 through 13 See information in 5.2 through 13
5.1.2.2 Assistive technology See 5.1.3 through 5.1.6 See information in 5.1.3 through 5.1.6
5.1.3 Non-visual access Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information
5.1.3.8 Masked entry
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume
5.1.3.13 Volume reset
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information
5.1.6 Operation without keyboard interface Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
5.1.6.1 Closed functionality See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16
5.1.6.2 Input focus
5.1.7 Access without speech
5.2 Activation of accessibility features
5.3 Biometrics
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion
5.5 Operable parts Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
5.5.1 Means of operation
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility
5.6 Locking or toggle controls Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status
5.6.2 Visual status
5.7 Key repeat
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance
5.9 Simultaneous user actions

Clause 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
6.1 Audio bandwidth for speech
6.2 Real-time text (RTT) functionality Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
6.2.1.1 RTT communication
6.2.1.2 Concurrent voice and text
6.2.2.1 Visually distinguishable display
6.2.2.2 Programmatically determinable send and receive direction
6.2.2.3 Speaker identification
6.2.2.4 Visual indicator of Audio with RTT
6.2.3 Interoperability
6.2.4 RTT responsiveness
6.3 Caller ID
6.4 Alternatives to voice-based services
6.5 Video communication Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
6.5.1 General (informative) Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
6.5.2 Resolution
6.5.3 Frame rate
6.5.4 Synchronization between audio and video
6.5.5 Visual indicator of audio with video
6.5.6 Speaker identification with video (sign language) communication
6.6 Alternatives to video-based services (advisory only) Advisory – no response required Advisory – no response required

Clause 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
7.1 Caption processing technology Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
7.1.1 Captioning playback
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning
7.1.4 Captions characteristics
7.1.5 Spoken subtitles
7.2.1 Audio description playback
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description

Clause 8: Hardware

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
8.1.1 Generic requirements Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
8.1.2 Standard connections
8.1.3 Colour
8.2 Hardware products with speech output Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
8.2.1.1 Speech volume range
8.2.1.2 Incremental volume control
8.2.2.1 Fixed-line devices
8.2.2.2 Wireless communication devices
8.3 Stationary ICT Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
8.3.2.1 Unobstructed high forward reach
8.3.2.2 Unobstructed low forward reach
8.3.2.3.1 Clear space
8.3.2.3.2 Obstructed (< 510 mm) forward reach
8.3.2.3.3 Obstructed (< 635 mm) forward reach
8.3.2.4 Knee and toe clearance width
8.3.2.5 Toe clearance
8.3.2.6 Knee clearance
8.3.3.1 Unobstructed high side reach
8.3.3.2 Unobstructed low side reach
8.3.3.3.1 Obstructed (≤ 255 mm) side reach
8.3.3.3.2 Obstructed (≤ 610 mm) side reach
8.3.4.1 Change in level
8.3.4.2 Clear floor or ground space
8.3.4.3.2 Forward approach
8.3.4.3.3 Parallel approach
8.3.5 Visibility
8.3.6 Installation instructions
8.4 Mechanically Operable parts Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
8.4.1 Numeric keys
8.4.2.1 Means of operation of mechanical parts
8.4.2.2 Force of operation of mechanical parts
8.4.3 Keys, tickets and fare cards
8.5 Tactile indication of speech mode

Clause 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Notes:

Clause 10: Non-Web Documents

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
10.0 General (informative) Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
10.1.1.1 through 10.4.1.3 See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
10.5 Caption positioning
10.6 Audio description timing

Clause 11: Software

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
11.0 General (informative) Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
11.5 Interoperability with assistive technology Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.5.1 Closed functionality Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.5.2 Accessibility services Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17
11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology
11.5.2.5 Object information
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers
11.5.2.7 Values
11.5.2.8 Label relationships
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships
11.5.2.10 Text
11.5.2.11 List of available actions
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes
11.5.2.15 Change notification
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text
11.6 Documented accessibility usage Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features
11.7 User preferences
11.8 Authoring tools Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.8.1 Content technology Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
11.8.2 Accessible content creation

See WCAG 2.x section

(If not authoring tool, enter “Not Applicable”)

 See information in WCAG 2.x section
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations
11.8.4 Repair assistance
11.8.5 Templates

Clause 12: Documentation and Support Services

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
12.1 Product documentation Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features
12.1.2 Accessible documentation See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section
12.2 Support Services Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features
12.2.3 Effective communication
12.2.4 Accessible documentation See WCAG 2.x section See information in WCAG 2.x section

Clause 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
13.1 Relay services requirements Heading cell – no response required Heading cell – no response required
13.1.2 Text relay services
13.1.3 Sign relay services
13.1.4 Lip-reading relay services
13.1.5 Captioned telephony services
13.1.6 Speech to speech relay services
13.2 Access to relay services
13.3 Access to emergency services

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