At BranchTrack we want all learners to enjoy their e-learning experience and are working hard to make it accessible. We designed BranchTrack to support the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), as outlined in the report below.
We shall make updates to this report as we develop improvements to BranchTrack. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please let us know: support@branchtrack.com
Report Date: January 16, 2025
Product Description: BranchTrack simulation player
Based on VPAT® Version 2.5 International Edition
Evaluation Methods: The BranchTrack learner experience was tested through a combination of manual assessments by accessibility experts and automated tools. Testing was conducted on desktop computers using the most recent versions of Windows and macOS, as well as on mobile devices running the latest iOS and Android versions. Various web browsers were included in the evaluation, such as the newest releases of Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Our tests confirm that BranchTrack can be navigated and used entirely via keyboard controls.
Level A
BranchTrack supports most WCAG 2.2 Level A criteria.
Success Criteria | Supports | Remarks |
1.1.1 Non-text Content | YES | You can provide alternative text in the Accessibility tab for every scene in your sim. Or you can build alternative paths with text-based content only. |
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) | YES | You can provide alternative text in the Accessibility tab for every scene in your sim. Or you can build alternative paths with text-based content only. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) | NO | Captions must be burned in. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative | YES | You can provide alternative text in the Accessibility tab for every scene in your sim. Or you can build alternative paths with text-based content only. |
1.3.1 Info and Relationships | YES | |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence | YES | |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics | YES | All UI elements have text descriptors. For user-generated content, provide alternative text in the Accessibility tab. |
1.4.1 Use of Color | YES | |
1.4.2 Audio Control | YES | |
2.1.1 Keyboard | YES | |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap | YES | |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts | YES | |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable | YES | Do not use Default Choice functionality to support users with vision, mobility, or cognitive disabilities who might need more time to read the text. |
2.2.2 Pause Stop Hide | YES | |
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold | YES | No BranchTrack functionality flashes. Uploaded videos should be analyzed using e.g. PEAT tool (https://trace.umd.edu/peat/) |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks | NO | Max number of tabbable UI elements outside of content is 5 (for video scenes). Normal number is 1. |
2.4.2 Page Titled | YES | Project name is used as page title automatically. |
2.4.3 Focus Order | YES | |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | YES | Provide context for hyperlinks if necessary. |
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures | YES | BranchTrack UI does not employ touchscreen gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation | YES | |
2.5.3 Label in Name | YES | |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation | YES | BranchTrack UI never uses motion for anything. |
3.1.1 Language of Page | YES | Partial support; English assigned by default. |
3.2.1 On Focus | YES | |
3.2.2 On Input | YES | |
3.3.1 Error Identification | NO | |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions | YES | |
4.1.1 Parsing | YES | N/A |
4.1.2 Name Role Value | YES |
Level AA
BranchTrack supports most WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria.
Success Criteria | Supports | Remarks |
1.2.4 – Captions (Live) | NO | N/A. There is no live video functionality in BranchTrack. |
1.2.5 – Audio Description (Pre-recorded) | NO | |
1.3.4 – Orientation | YES | |
1.3.5 – Identify Input Purpose | NO | N/A. BranchTrack Player does not have fields that could be auto-filled or require to be programmatically determined. |
1.4.3 – Contrast (Minimum) | YES | The default color scheme includes 2 (two) UI elements that are less contrasty than required. They can be customized to the required contrast by authors. |
1.4.4 – Resize Text | YES | |
1.4.5 – Images of Text | YES | |
1.4.10 – Reflow | YES | |
1.4.11 – Non-Text Contrast | YES | When creating custom schemes, authors are encourages to remain WCAG compliant. |
1.4.12 – Text Spacing | YES | |
1.4.13 – Content on Hover or Focus | YES | N/A. BranchTrack player does not use on Hover and on Focus in its UI elements. |
2.4.5 – Multiple Ways | YES | N/A. |
2.4.6 – Headings and Labels | YES | |
2.4.7 Focus Visible | YES | |
2.4.11 – Focus Appearance (Minimum) | YES | |
2.5.7 – Dragging Movements | YES | N/A. BranchTrack player does not use dragging anywhere. |
2.5.8 – Target Size (Minimum) | YES | |
3.1.2 – Language of Parts | NO | You can set the sim language in your player properties. However, BranchTrack doesn’t currently support different screen reader languages for different parts of the same simulation. |
3.2.3 – Consistent Navigation | YES | |
3.2.4 – Consistent Identification | YES | |
3.3.3 – Error Suggestion | YES | N/A |
3.3.4- Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) | YES | N/A |
3.3.8 – Accessible Authentication | YES | N/A |
4.1.3 – Status Messages | NO | Progress bar has no ARIA role label. It is not crucial to player functionality though. |
Level AAA
BranchTrack supports most WCAG 2.2 Level AAA criteria while there are cases that need improvement.
Success Criteria | Supports | Remarks |
1.2.6 – Sign Language (Pre-recorded) | NO | Must be burned into videos if required. |
1.2.7 – Extended Audio description (Pre-recorded) | NO | |
1.2.8 – Media Alternative (Pre-recorded) | YES | You can provide alternative text in the Accessibility tab for every scene in your sim. Or you can build alternative paths with text-based content only. |
1.2.9 – Audio Only (Live) | YES | N/A. There is no live video functionality in BranchTrack. |
1.3.6 – Identify Purpose | NO | |
1.4.6 – Contrast (Enhanced) | NO | The default color scheme includes 2 (two) UI elements that are less contrasty than required. They can be customized to the required contrast by authors. |
1.4.7 – Low or No Background Audio | YES | |
1.4.8 – Visual Presentation | YES | BranchTrack Player can be stylized by end-users if need be using custom stylesheets etc. |
1.4.9 – Images of Text (No Exception) | YES | No exception. |
2.1.3 – Keyboard (No Exception) | YES | |
2.2.3 – No Timing | YES | Authors must not enforce timer functionality on learners, e.g. with Default Choice functionality. |
2.2.4 – Interruptions | YES | N/A. No such UI elements in BranchTrack Player. |
2.2.5 – Re-authenticating | YES | N/A. BranchTrack Player does not require authentication. |
2.2.6 – Timeouts | YES | N/A. There are no timeouts in the player. |
2.3.2 – Three Flashes | YES | No BranchTrack functionality flashes. Uploaded videos should be analyzed using e.g. PEAT tool (https://trace.umd.edu/peat/) |
2.3.3 – Animation from Interactions | NO | |
2.4.8 – Location | YES | |
2.4.9 – Link Purpose (Link Only) | YES | |
2.4.10 – Section Headings | YES | |
2.4.12 – Focus Appearance (Enhanced) | YES | |
2.5.5 – Target Size | NO | |
2.5.6 – Concurrent Input Mechanisms | YES | Learners can navigate a sim with a mouse, a keyboard, and touchscreen gestures interchangeably. |
3.1.3 – Unusual Words | YES | BranchTrack Player does not use unusual words. Authors are encouraged to avoid using such words or provide a glossary if required. |
3.1.4 – Abbreviations | YES | BranchTrack Player does not use abbreviations. Authors are encouraged to avoid using them or provide a glossary if required. |
3.1.5 – Reading Level | YES | BranchTrack Player does not use abbreviations. Authors are encouraged to comply with this requirement if needed. |
3.1.6 – Pronunciation | YES | |
3.2.5 – Change on Request | YES | |
3.3.5 – Help | NO | Partial. Authors are encouraged to provide help in context where sims are used. |
3.3.6 – Error Prevention (All) | NO | |
3.3.9 – Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) | YES | N/A. BranchTrack Player does not require authentication. |
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