| Section 508 Reference |
VisuaLinks® * |
DIG® * |
| (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. |
All user interface elements are clearly identified by text that is available to assistive technology like screen readers.
**See Footnote 2 |
All user interface elements are clearly identified by text that is available to assistive technology like screen readers. |
| (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. |
The user interface consistently uses images (GIFs/JPEGs) to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements. |
The user interface consistently uses images (GIFs/JPEGs) to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements. |
| (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. |
VisuaLinks also provides options to save any results displayed on the screen into TXT, XML, and HTML file formats. |
DIG also provides options to save any results displayed on the screen into TXT, XML, Access and Excel file formats. |
| (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. |
VisuaLinks does not override user selected contrast and color settings when they are available in the operating system. |
DIG does not override user selected contrast and color settings when they are available in the operating system. |
| (h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user. |
VisuaLinks does not employ animated presentations or components. |
DIG does not employ animated presentations or components. |
| (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. |
VisuaLinks uses a variety of approaches and methods for conveying information, actions, or responses. Color is but one of the many options available to the user. |
DIG uses a variety of approaches and methods for conveying information, actions, or responses. Color is but one of the many options available to the user. |
| (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. |
VisuaLinks uses standard color maps (including gray-scales) that are selectable and customizable by the user. |
DIG uses standard color maps (including gray-scales) that are selectable and customizable by the user. |
| (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. |
VisuaLinks does not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements with a frequency greater than 2 Hz. |
DIG does not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements with a frequency greater than 2 Hz. |
| (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. |
VisuaLinks does not contain any electronic forms. However, all interfaces are designed for use with keyboard navigation. |
DIG does not contain any electronic forms. However, all interfaces are designed for use with keyboard navigation. |
