This Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, or VPAT®, is a tool that administrators and decision-makers can use to evaluate Atomic Discussions's conformance with the accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 AA.
Atomic Jolt is committed to ensuring its products are inclusive and meet the diverse accessibility needs of our users. Atomic Discussions strives for WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA and Section 508 conformance. Regular testing is conducted to identify conformance issues, with processes in place for timely remediation of accessibility issues that are identified. The statements below are accurate as of the date indicated.
Atomic Discussions has been evaluated by Atomic Jolt according to WCAG 2.1 standards. Testing is regularly conducted using automated tools, assistive technology (such as screen readers, keyboard testing, etc.), and coding best practices. Mechanisms are in place for logging and fixing accessibility defects.
Product: Atomic Discussions
Date: June 2023
Contact: info@atomicjolt.com
Evaluation Methods Used: Manual testing by Atomic Jolt with supported screen readers and other accessibility technologies.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines:
Note: This product operates inside of the Canvas LMS, we do not control the accessibility of their software. You may refer to the Canvas VPAT for information on their level of conformance.
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) | Partially Supports | Atomic Discussions provides text alternatives to non-text content, and provides the ability to attach text content to user-generated non-text content. There are two inputs with improperly associated labels, which will be fixed in the next release. |
Not Applicable | Atomic Discussions does not contain audio-only or video-only content. Users are responsible for accessibility of content they upload, and Atomic Discussions does support adding captions and transcripts. | |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Not Applicable | Atomic Discussions does not contain audio or video by default. Users are responsible for accessibility of content they upload. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Not Applicable | Atomic Discussions does not contain audio or video by default. Users are responsible for the accessibility of content they upload. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) | Not Applicable | Atomic Discussions does not contain live audio or video. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) | Not Applicable | Atomic Discussions does not contain prerecorded video. Users are responsible for the accessibility of content they upload. |
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) | Partially Supports | Atomic Discussions information, structure, and relationships can be programmatically determined or are available in text. There are two inputs with improperly associated labels, which will be fixed in the next release. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) | Partially Supports | Atomic Discussions maintains consistent structures allowing correct reading sequences to be programmatically determined. One known exception is the back and more options buttons in the analytics view, which will be fixed in the next release. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Supports | Instructions for using Atomic Discussions do not rely on sensory characteristics. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not restrict usage to a single display orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions input field purposes can be programmatically determined. |
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not convey information by color alone. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions doesn't not contain any prerecorded audio, and user-generated content does not auto-play. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) | Supports | Atomic Discussions maintains a contrast of at least 4.5:1. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Supports | Atomic Discussions can be resized to 200% without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) | Supports | Images of text are not provided by Atomic Discussions. Users are responsible for accessibility of content they upload, and Atomic Discussions provides the ability to associate alt text to user-generated images. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions can be presented at a width of 320 pixels without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions graphical objects and user interface elements meet minimum 3:1 contrast. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions users can change text spacing without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions content is dismissible via the escape key and persistent while hovered. One menu type is not able to be closed via keyboard, this will be fixed in the next release. |
User interface components and navigation must be operable.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions functionality is keyboard-operable. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not trap focus when navigating by keyboard. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not use custom keyboard shortcuts. |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain time limited content. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain moving, blinking, or scrolling content. |
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain any blinking content. |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not have a skip link but repeated controls are minimal and easy to bypass. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions has appropriate titles to describe their purpose. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) | Partially Supports | Navigating Atomic Discussions by keyboard or screen reader occurs in consistent and logical sequence. See 1.3.2 |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Supports | The purpose of each link in Atomic Discussions is clearly identified by its text, supplemented with labels when necessary. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) | Supports | Atomic Discussions pages can be navigated in multiple ways. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) | Supports | Atomic Discussions pages contain a single H1 header describing the purpose of its content, and additional headers maintain logical structure. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) | Partially Supports | Focus is inconsistently visible throughout Atomic Discussions when navigated by keyboard. This will be fixed in the next release. |
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not require navigation by multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only) | Supports | No actions in Atomic Discussions complete on mouse-down, and thus can be aborted by moving the mouse away from the button or target area before mouse-up. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only) | Partially Supports | Atomic Discussions visible and accessible labels match, and any controls that use icons or symbols are given consistent labels. A few buttons have incorrect labels, which will be fixed in the next release. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only) | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain any motion operations. |
Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) | Supports | All Atomic Discussions pages contain a defined language value. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) | Supports | Multi-language content is not provided by Atomic Discussions. Users are responsible for accessibility of content they upload, and user-generated content can be supplemented with appropriate HTML language tags. |
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) | Supports | Moving focus when navigating Atomic Discussions never results in an action or change of context. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) | Supports | Modifying input fields in Atomic Discussions does not automatically initiate any action or navigation. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) | Supports | Atomic Discussions contains consistent navigation patterns across all pages and content. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) | Supports | Atomic Discussions components are labeled and behave consistently across the application. |
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) | Supports | Forms in Atomic Discussions are validated and errors are properly identified and described to the user. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) | Supports | Content in Atomic Discussions requiring user input contains appropriate labels. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) | Supports | When user errors are encountered in Atomic Discussions, suggestions are provided for fixing it. |
Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain legal, financial, or test data. |
Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) | Supports | Atomic Discussions is constructed to proper HTML5 standards. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Partially Supports | Atomic Discussions UI components use HTML and ARIA best practices. There is a menu that has improper aria attributes, this will be fixed in the next release. |
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only) | Supports | Updates to content, status changes, and notifications that display visually have corresponding audio announcements for screen readers. |
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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Without Vision | Supports | Atomic Discussions has been optimized to work well with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. |
With Limited Vision | Supports | Atomic Discussions supports screen magnification and browser-provided zoom functionality. |
Without Perception of Color | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not require color perception for operation. |
Without Hearing | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not use any audio for its operation. |
With Limited Hearing | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not use any audio for its operation. |
Without Speech | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not require speech for operation. |
With Limited Manipulation | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions. It is accessible via keyboard and touch devices. |
With Limited Reach and Strength | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions. It is accessible via keyboard and touch devices. |
With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Supports | Atomic Discussions supports adaptation of content by end users. |
Note: These criteria are all Not Applicable because Atomic Discussions is not a Hardware Product.
Note: These criteria are Not Applicable as Atomic Discussions is a web application that does not directly access platform accessibility services.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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602 Support Documentation | | |
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features | N/A | |
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation | Partially Supports | Atomic Discussions documentation is hosted on the Hubspot Platform. Hubspot does not have an official accessibility statement but is sufficiently conformant. |
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation | N/A | |
603 Support Services | | |
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | N/A | |
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | N/A | |