Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

 

Date:

12/06/2023

Product Name:

SimpliGov Automation Platform

Organization Name:

SimpliGov LLC

Contact Information:

David O’Connell, +1-530-214-9056, [email protected]

 

Summary Table: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

Criteria

Level of Support & Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems

Not Applicable


Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications

Applicable with exceptions

Supports with minor exceptions

Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products

Not Applicable


Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media 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 with minor exceptions

Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support

Applicable

Supports

 

Section 1194.22 Web-based intranet and Internet information and applications: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

Criteria

Level of Support & Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via “alt”, “longdesc”, or in element content).

Supports.

Compliant. All non-text elements and images have descriptive / alt text.

(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation.

Not Applicable.

SimpliGov does not use any multimedia presentation.

(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.

Compliant throughout the application.

(d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet.

Supports.

Compliant. Quick Search / retrieval in Grid View and full record view. Document repository, OneDrive integration.

(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map.

Not Applicable.

Image maps not used.

(f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an.

Not Applicable.

Image maps not used.

(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.

Supports.

Compliant. Search/retrieval in Grid View and full record view.

(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.

Data tables don’t have two or more logical levels of row or column headers.

(i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation.

Not Applicable.

iFrames not in use.

(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.

Compliant (throughout the application).

(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.

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.

Supports with Exceptions.

Most elements in TAP are accessible using Assistive Technology. Exception: File Upload fields have a dropdown. SimpliGov is working on improving accessibility on this scripted element.

(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.

Plugins or applets not in use.

(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.

Compliant (Login, Email etc.)

(o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links.

Supports.

Compliant (Search/retrieval in Grid View, full record view and navigation menu).

(p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.

Supports.

Compliant (Automatic logout).

Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

Criteria

Level of Support & Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

(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.

Compliant. Search/retrieval in Grid View.

(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 with exceptions.

Compliant with minor exceptions. Users can use native browser zoom. Audio not available.

(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.

Not applicable.

Compliant. No modes of operation and information retrieval require hearing.

(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.

Not applicable.

Compliant. No modes of operation and information retrieval use audio.

(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for.

Not applicable.

Compliant. No modes of operation and information retrieval require speech.

(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and.

Supports.

The areas of TAP (Designer etc.) that cannot be operated using the keyboard alone have significantly large target areas that.

 

Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

Criteria

Level of Support & Supporting Features

Remarks and explanations

(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.

Supports.

Documentation is available in print and electronic format.

(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.

SimpliGov can provide Google information on accessibility features in the documentation. Documentation is available in print and electronic format.

(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.

SimpliGov can provide Google information on accessibility features in the documentation. Documentation is available in print and electronic format.

(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.

Supports.

Support is available via phone, email or chat