Section 508 requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees without disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities seeking information or services from a Federal agency have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the general public, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.
| Guideline | Applicability Status | Remarks and Explanations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1194.21 | Software Applications and Operating Systems | Applicable | End User Designers (C1DataDesigner, C1FlexReportDesigner, C1DictionaryEditor, C1ReportDesigner, C1ThemeDesigner), Windows Viewers (C1ReportsViewer), C1ReportsScheduler, ComponentOne SamplesExplorer, Windows controls (Windows Form, Windows Presentation Foundation, Universal Windows Platform). Controls are used to build Windows Form, WPF and Windows Universal Application respectively. |
| Section 1194.22 | Web-Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications | Applicable | Web controls (MVC, HTML, HTML5, Silverlight). Controls are used to build Web-based applications. |
| Section 1194.23 | Telecommunications Products | Not applicable | none |
| Section 1194.24 | Video and Multimedia Products | Not applicable | none |
| Section 1194.25 | Self-Contained, Closed Products | Not applicable | none |
| Section 1194.26 | Desktop and Portable Computers | Not applicable | none |
| Section 1194.31 | Functional Performance Criteria | Applicable | End User Designers (C1DataDesigner, C1FlexReportDesigner, C1DictionaryEditor, C1ReportDesigner, C1ThemeDesigner), Windows Viewers (C1ReportsViewer), C1ReportsScheduler, ComponentOne SamplesExplorer, Windows controls (Windows Form, Windows Presentation Foundation, Universal Windows Platform), Web controls (MVC, HTML, HTML5, Silverlight). |
| Section 1194.41 | Information, Documentation and Support | Applicable | Documentation and Support. |
MESCIUS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT. The following information reflects the general accessibility features of MESCIUS software components as related to the Section 508 standards. If you find that the information is not accurate, or if you have specific accessibility needs that our products do not meet, please contact us and we will attempt to rectify the problem, although we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so in every case.
Section 1194.22
| Criteria | Applicability | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| (a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content). | Not applicable | |
| (b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation. | Not applicable | |
| (c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup. | Not applicable | |
| (d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. | Not applicable | |
| (e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map. | Not applicable | |
| (f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape. | Not applicable | |
| (g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables. | Not applicable | |
| (h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers. | Not applicable | |
| (i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation. | Not applicable | |
| (j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. | Supported | Web API Edition controls do not contain any feature that causes page flickering. |
| (k) A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes. | Not applicable | |
| (l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive Technology. | Not applicable | |
| (m) When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with §1194.21(a) through (l). | Not applicable | Web API Edition controls do not require to install applet or plug-in at client side. |
| (n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. | Not applicable | |
| (o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. | Not applicable | |
| (p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. | Not applicable |
Section 1194.41
| Criteria | Applicability | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. | Supported | Documentation is available in two formats: HTML(Web) and *.PDF |
| (b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. | Supported | Web API Edition provides information about accessibility and compatibility features in the documentation. The documentation is exposed to screen readers. |
| (c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. | Supported | Support services such as telephone, email and forum support are provided to the customers. |
