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Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for Precision Reconciliation Official Undistributed Disbursements (PROUD)

Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet information and applications.

Criteria 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).SupportsAlt tags are used on all images.
(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation.Not ApplicableNo multi-media presentations are included in the PROUD application
(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 Style sheets are used which use descriptive classes to identify information. Site can be used without color from style sheets.
(d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet.SupportsSite is designed to be readable without associated style sheet
(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map.Not ApplicableNo server side image maps are used in the PROUD application
(f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape.Not ApplicableNo image maps or any kind are used in the PROUD application
(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.SupportsAll Columns are identified with header rows
(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.Supports<tableheaderrow> tags are used to identify row and column headers
(i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigationNot ApplicableThe PROUD application does not use FRAME sets
(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.Not ApplicableNo use of animated images or java applets or plugins that may cause flicker
(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 ApplicablePROUD web pages meet 508 compliance so a text only version is not provided.
(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.SupportsAll pop up div tags are labeled with action.
(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 Section 1194.21(a) through (l). Not ApplicableNo applets or plugins are used in the PROUD website
(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. SupportedAll forms have names and filed labels.
(o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. SupportsA skip navigation link is provided at the top of the page
(p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. Not ApplicableNo Timed responses are required.

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