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Conformance Report

Section 508 VPAT® Version 2.5


Name of Product/Version: LifePrep Academy

Report Date: June 19, 2024

Product Description: College, Career and Life Planning Curriculum

Contact Information: Eric L. Moore, eric@educate-ca.org, 310.491.6560

Evaluation Methods Used: WAVE Accessibility Tool and BrowserStack

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

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA and Level AAA (partial)


WCAG 2.0 Report

Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with Revised Section 508:

• Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing

• Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Also applies to: Revised Section 508

• 501 (Web)(Software)

• 504.2 (Authoring Tool)

• 602.3 (Support Docs)

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.


Criteria - Conformance Level - Remarks and Explanations

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

1.1.1 Non-text Content - Web: Level A - We use aria-labels to provide labels for objects.

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) - Web: Level A - We provide an alternative for video-only content.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) - Web: Level A - We provide closed captions through YouTube.

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) - Web: Level A - We use the body of the object element.

1.3.1 Info and Relationships - Web: Level A - We use ARIA landmarks to identify regions of a page.

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence - Web: Level A - We order the content in a meaningful sequence.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics - Web: Level A - We provide textual identification of items.

1.4.1 Use of Color - Web: Level A - Additional visual cues are available when text color differences are used.

1.4.2 Audio Control - Web: Level A - We ensure that information conveyed by color differences is also available in text.


2.1.1 Keyboard - Web: Level A - All functionality of the content is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap - Web: Level A - Users are not trapped in content.

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable - Web: Level A - There are no time limits set by our content.

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide - Web: Level A - We have no moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information.

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold - Web: Level A - Our web pages have no content that flashes more than three times in any one second period.

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks - Web: Level A - We have a link at the top of each page that goes directly to the main content area.

2.4.2 Page Titled - Web: Level A - Each page has a title that describes the topic or purpose.

2.4.3 Focus Order - Web: Level A - Our interactive elements follow sequences and relationships within the content.

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) - Web: Level A - We provide link text that describes the purpose of a link.


3.1.1 Language of Page - Web: Level A - We use the language attribute on the HTML element of each page.

3.2.1 On Focus - Web: Level A - Changes in content are not also changes of context.

3.2.2 On Input - Web: Level A - We provide a submit button to initiate a change of context.

3.3.1 Error Identification - Web: Level A - We provide text descriptions to identify required fields that were not completed.

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions - Web: Level A - We provide expected data format and examples.


4.1.1 Parsing - WCAG 2.0 – Always answer ‘Supports’ Supports. For WCAG 2.0 and the 508 standards, the September 2023 errata update indicates this criterion is always supported. See the WCAG 2.0 Editorial Errata.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value - Web: Level A - We use label elements to associate text labels with form controls.


Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

1.2.4 Captions (Live) - Web: Level AA - We create captions for live synchronized media AND provide closed captions.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) - Web: Level AA - We do not provide prerecorded video content in synchronized media.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) - Web: Level AA - We ensure a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 between text (and images of text) and background behind the text.

1.4.4 Resize text - Web: Level AA - We use a technology that has commonly-available user agents that support zoom.

1.4.5 Images of Text - Web: Level AA - We use CSS to control visual presentation of text.


2.4.5 Multiple Ways - Web: Level AA - We provide links to navigate to related Web pages.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels - Web: Level AA - We provide descriptive headings and labels.

2.4.7 Focus Visible - Web: Level AA - Our user interface components are highlighted by the user agent when they receive focus.


3.1.2 Language of Parts - Web: Level AA - We use language attributes to identify changes in the human language.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation - Web: Level AA - We present repeated components in the same relative order each time they appear.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification - Web: Level AA - We use labels, names, and text alternatives consistently for content that has the same functionality.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion - Web: Level AA - We provide text descriptions to identify required fields that were not completed.

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) - Web: Level AA - We provide the ability for the user to review and correct answers before submitting.

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) - Web: Level AAA - We do not have prerecorded audio content in synchronized media.

1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) - Web: Level AAA - We use a player that supports audio and video.

1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) - Web: Level AAA - We use the body of the object element.

1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) - Web: Level AAA - We incorporate a live audio captioning service into a Web page.

1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) - Web: Level AAA - We use a technology that has commonly-available user agents that can change the foreground and background of blocks of text.

1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio - Web: Level AA - We have no prerecorded audio-only content that (1) contains primarily speech in the foreground, (2) is not an audio CAPTCHA or audio logo, and (3) is not vocalization.

1.4.8 Visual Presentation - Web: Level AAA - We use a technology that has commonly-available user agents that can change the foreground and background of blocks of text.

1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) - Web: Level AAA - We use CSS to control visual presentation of text.


2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) - Web: Level AAA - No time limits are set by the content.

2.2.3 No Timing - Web: Level AAA - Users can complete any activity without any time limit.

2.2.4 Interruptions - Web: Level AAA - We use scripts to make nonessential alerts optional.

2.2.5 Re-authenticating - Web: Level AAA - We save data so that it can be used after a user re-authenticates.

2.3.2 Three Flashes - Web: Level AAA - No component of the content flashes more than three times in any 1-second period.

2.4.8 Location - Web: Level AAA - We indicate current location within navigation bars.

2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) - Web: Level AAA - We provide link text that describes the purpose of a link.

2.4.10 Section Headings - Web: Level AAA - We use section headings to organize our content.


3.1.3 Unusual Words - Web: Level AAA - We provide the definition of any word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way.

3.1.4 Abbreviations - Web: Level AAA - We provide definitions for abbreviations by using the abbr element.

3.1.5 Reading Level - Web: Level AAA - We provide a text summary that can be understood by people with lower secondary education level reading ability.

3.1.6 Pronunciation - Web: Level AAA - We display the pronunciation immediately following the word.

3.2.5 Change on Request - Web: Level AAA - We open new windows and tabs from a link only when necessary.

3.3.5 Help - Web: Level AAA - We provide a help link on every Web page.

3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) - Web: Level AAA - Users can review, confirm, and correct information before finalizing the submission.


Revised Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

302.1 Without Vision - Web: Level AA - We provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision. Screen reader accessible.

302.2 With Limited Vision - Web: Level AA - We provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color - Web: Level AA - We provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

302.4 Without Hearing - Web: Level AA - We provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing. Closed captions.

302.5 With Limited Hearing - Web: Level AA - We provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing.

302.6 Without Speech - Web: Level AA - Not applicable

302.7 With Limited Manipulation - Web: Level AA - Our site does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength - Web: Level AA - We provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities - Web: Level AA - Our site makes its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simple and easy.


Chapter 4: Hardware

This Chapter is not applicable - This is a website only, not a hardware or software platform.


Chapter 5: Software

This Chapter is not applicable - This is a website only, not a hardware or software platform.


Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

601.1 Scope - No response required

602 Support Documentation - No response required

602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features - Web: Level AA - Online documentation lists and explains how to use the accessibility and compatibility features of our website. This is not a hardware or software platform.

602.3 Electronic Support Documentation - See information in WCAG 2.x section

602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation - Not applicable

603 Support Services - No response required

603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features - Web: Level AA - Our support services include information on the accessibility and compatibility features of our site.

603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs - Web: Level AA - Support services are provided directly to the user, including individuals with disabilities.

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