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Summary Table
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Summary Table
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Criteria
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Criteria
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Supporting Features
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Remarks and Explanations
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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems
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Applicable
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Section 1194.22 Web-Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications
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Section 1194.22 Web-Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications
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Not applicable
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Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products
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Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products
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Not applicable
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Section 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products
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Section 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products
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Not applicable
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Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products
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Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products
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Not applicable
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Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers
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Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers
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Not applicable
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Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
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Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria
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Applicable
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Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support
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Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support
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Applicable
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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail
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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail
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Criteria
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Criteria
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Supporting Features
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Remarks and Explanations
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(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.
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(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.
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Partially supported
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SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows although it supports functions that can be discerned textually it doesn't include a built-in screen-access technology that enables SOUND FORGE Pro to be used by those who are blind or visually impaired. The team of SOUND FORGE Pro is working on solutions that will enhance accessibility.
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(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.
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(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.
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Supported
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(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes.
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(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes.
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Supported
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(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.
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(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.
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Supported
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(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.
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(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.
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Supported
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(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.
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(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.
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Supported
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(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.
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(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.
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Supported
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(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.
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(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.
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Not supported
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(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.
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(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.
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Supported
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(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.
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(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.
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Partially supported
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While SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows doesn't have app specific settings, Windows allows for system-level control of display characteristics, and provides the ability to choose intensity and hue among some of them. Windows allows you to reduce transparency to increase legibility and reduce the white point to decrease the intensity of bright colors.
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(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
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(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
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Supported
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(l) When electronic forms are used, 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.
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(l) When electronic forms are used, 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.
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Supported with exceptions
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Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria - Detail
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Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria - Detail
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Criteria
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Criteria
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Supporting Features
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Remarks and Explanations
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(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.
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(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.
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Supported
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SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows supports functions that can be discerned textually.
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(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.
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(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.
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Supported
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(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
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(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
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Supported with exception
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SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows can be used by those without hearing, but they will not be able to hear the result of those operations. Windows devices can be connected to assistive hearing devices that can allow the hard of hearing to use SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows.
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(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.
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(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.
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Supported with exception
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SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows relies on audio for the full experience. Assistive hearing devices can be connected to Windows to aid those who are hard of hearing.
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(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.
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(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.
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Supported
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(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.
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(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.
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Supported
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SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows takes advantage of a touch sensitive screen which does not require force or pressure to operate. However, it requires the use of a bare finger or conductive device. Users with motor skills or other disabilities that prevent them from having direct skin contact with the touchscreen may require a conductive stylus. In some cases, using a stylus may result in erratic touchscreen behavior and may scratch or damage the touchscreen. Caution should be taken in choosing an appropriate stylus.
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Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support - Detail
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Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support - Detail
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Criteria
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Criteria
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Supporting Features
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Remarks and Explanations
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(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.
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(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.
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Supported with exception
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MAGIX provides electronic versions of all product support documentation.
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(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.
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(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.
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Supported with exception
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MAGIX provides information on accessibility features in the documentation. Electronic versions of all product support documentation are provided.
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(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
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(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.
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Supported with exception
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Product support for MAGIX products is available in a variety of formats and from a number of online sources available from MAGIX.
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