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Training for Testing Software for 508 Compliance

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Testing for §1194.21 (h): Animation

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Testing without AT

To test for this requirement without using AT, make sure that a user can locate animation controls and gain focus using only the keyboard or only the mouse, that the controls work as expected, and that animation with audio does not start automatically. Again, it is important to confirm that the same information and functionality are available to users when a non-animated alternative is used.

Pass/Fail

Use these criteria to make your evaluation of the related checkpoints:

PASS

Pass if all these criteria are met:

  • A non-animated alternative exists for each animated object.
  • Non-animated alternatives provide the same level of information and functionality as the animated object(s).
  • The animation can be started, stopped and stepped through using AT.
  • Animation with audio does not start automatically.
  • Visual information conveyed by the animation is also provided through audio or textual means.
  • Screen transitions settle within 5 seconds.

FAIL

Fail if any one of the above conditions is not met.

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