VPAT for app.gridcheck.com

Summary Table
Criteria Supporting Features Remarks
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems Not Applicable —
Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications Applicable Supports with exceptions
Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products Not Applicable —
Section 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products Not Applicable —
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products Not Applicable —
Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers Not Applicable —
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria Applicable Supports
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support Applicable Supports
Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications
Criteria Supporting Features Remarks
(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via “alt”, “longdesc”, or in element content). Supports Gridcheck employes alt tags on those few elements that are non-text
(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation. Not applicable There are no multimedia presentations within the application
(c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup. Supports Color can be assigned meaning by a user but is not essential to the application and is backed up by alt tags
(d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. Supports with exceptions As Gridcheck is a web-based application (not a document), the UI associated with its display relies style sheets. However, the web pages generated through Gridcheck do not require style sheets in order to be readable.
(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map. Not applicable Gridcheck does not use image maps.
(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 Gridcheck does not use image maps.
(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables. Supports In instances where data is displayed in tables, row and column headers are identifiable
(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 The Gridcheck UI does not contain data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers.
(i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation. Supports Frames are titled with headers describing the contents of the frame
(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. Supports The Gridcheck UI does not cause screen flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
(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 Accessibility provisions in Gridcheck can be provided without requiring a separate text-only version.
(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. Does not support We do not currently have extra language within the script to provide guidance to assistive technology.
(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 Gridcheck does not require an applet, plug-in or other application to be present.
(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. Supports Form controls have accessible names.
(o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. Not applicable There are no repetitive navigation links
(p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. Supports Gridcheck does not require a timed response as part of its core functionality.
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
Criteria Supporting Features Remarks
(a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. Supports We have not been able to find any element that is not accessible exclusively through the keyboard.
(b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. Supports Gridcheck supports the use of screen magnifiers.
(c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided Supports There is no audio component to Gridcheck.
(d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. Supports There is no audio component to Gridcheck.
(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. Supports Gridcheck does not require the user to have speech capabilities.
(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. Supports The Gridcheck UI can be interacted with through keyboard and does not require fine motor control.
Section 1194.41 Information, documentation, and support.
Criteria Supporting Features Remarks
(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. Supports Gridcheck provides an electronic versions of our user guide and can provide it in alternative formats at no charge
(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. Supports Gridcheck can provide this upon request
(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. Supports Gridcheck is committed to accommodating everyone including those with disabilities.
Point of contact: Cliff Hanks (vpat@gridcheck.com)